double clutching downhills
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double clutching downhills
Is it bad to double clutch downshift through all the gears when going down a hill? When one double clutches down a hill, there is an instant where the car is in neutral and just rolls down quickly. Then the car gets in gear and things start to slow down again. This happens like everytime the car is in neutral for that double clutch. Anyone know if this isn't so great for the car?
It just feels and sounds so good, though. Although, sometimes I wish I were heel-toeing down the hill, so that there wouldn't be that slightly faster rolling in neutral.
It just feels and sounds so good, though. Although, sometimes I wish I were heel-toeing down the hill, so that there wouldn't be that slightly faster rolling in neutral.
Originally Posted by Escobar
i think you mean rev-matching. in downshifting, this is very important. our transmissions are synchronized so double clutching isnt needed.
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Confused, are we talking about double-clutching or heel-toe shifting? They are different.
If double-clutching then +1 to above statements...it is unnecessary in modern cars.
If heel-toe then no it should not cause any problems, assuming your shifts are quick. Obviously you don't want to spend too-much time matching revs or passing through neutral. It would just make the shift sloppier in the end.
And, why bother with this at all? You're going downhill. Unless you are on a track and come across a braking zone in the middle of a downhill, then why not just keep her in the gear you need until you either roll off the hill (and resume normal driving) and/or stop.
Cheers,
-Smoky
If double-clutching then +1 to above statements...it is unnecessary in modern cars.
If heel-toe then no it should not cause any problems, assuming your shifts are quick. Obviously you don't want to spend too-much time matching revs or passing through neutral. It would just make the shift sloppier in the end.
And, why bother with this at all? You're going downhill. Unless you are on a track and come across a braking zone in the middle of a downhill, then why not just keep her in the gear you need until you either roll off the hill (and resume normal driving) and/or stop.
Cheers,
-Smoky
Originally Posted by SmokyTyrz
Confused, are we talking about double-clutching or heel-toe shifting? They are different.
If double-clutching then +1 to above statements...it is unnecessary in modern cars.
If heel-toe then no it should not cause any problems, assuming your shifts are quick. Obviously you don't want to spend too-much time matching revs or passing through neutral. It would just make the shift sloppier in the end.
And, why bother with this at all? You're going downhill. Unless you are on a track and come across a braking zone in the middle of a downhill, then why not just keep her in the gear you need until you either roll off the hill (and resume normal driving) and/or stop.
Cheers,
-Smoky
If double-clutching then +1 to above statements...it is unnecessary in modern cars.
If heel-toe then no it should not cause any problems, assuming your shifts are quick. Obviously you don't want to spend too-much time matching revs or passing through neutral. It would just make the shift sloppier in the end.
And, why bother with this at all? You're going downhill. Unless you are on a track and come across a braking zone in the middle of a downhill, then why not just keep her in the gear you need until you either roll off the hill (and resume normal driving) and/or stop.
Cheers,
-Smoky
Heel Toe is better for stop signs and corners
I never heard of ppl doing stuff going down hill...
down hill either just neutral (econ) or power (well the name says it POWAHHH!)
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