Amateur Question about Double Clutching
07-02-2004, 05:23 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Amateur Question about Double Clutching
I want to understand this better so I figured I'd ask here. My question is, what is the point of going into neutral when double clutching? Why can't you just match revs with the clutch fully depressed and then just it out? How is that really any different then fully depressing the clutch, throwing it in neutral, letting out the clutch, then depressing the clutch in again, match revs and release? What am I missing? It just seems putting it in neutral is a waste of a step.
Thanks in advance for any explanations.
Thanks in advance for any explanations.
07-02-2004, 05:56 PM
#2
When the clutch is depressed, you have no input from the engine to the transmission. By letting it out in neutral, the engine brings the internals of the transmission up to speed.
For a more complete explanation, check out this site:
http://www.driversedge.com/dblcltch.htm
For a more complete explanation, check out this site:
http://www.driversedge.com/dblcltch.htm
07-02-2004, 07:21 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Virginia
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Double clutching is a complete and udder waste of your time, as well as a slow way to downshift. Learn how to heel-tow downshift to really take advantage of the car and what it can do.
07-02-2004, 09:46 PM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by DavesZ#3
When the clutch is depressed, you have no input from the engine to the transmission. By letting it out in neutral, the engine brings the internals of the transmission up to speed.
For a more complete explanation, check out this site:
http://www.driversedge.com/dblcltch.htm
When the clutch is depressed, you have no input from the engine to the transmission. By letting it out in neutral, the engine brings the internals of the transmission up to speed.
For a more complete explanation, check out this site:
http://www.driversedge.com/dblcltch.htm
07-02-2004, 10:14 PM
#7
New Member
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: san luis obispo, ca
Posts: 1,580
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by SlamMan
From what I read that's more of an explanation of rev matching. I thought double clutching is used in cars that have transmissions without synchros. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
From what I read that's more of an explanation of rev matching. I thought double clutching is used in cars that have transmissions without synchros. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Trending Topics
07-03-2004, 12:15 AM
#9
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: phoenix, arizona
Posts: 370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by jreiter
You are correct. From the way I understand it, double clutching is unnecessary in modern trannies with synchros. Rev matching is all you need to worry about.
You are correct. From the way I understand it, double clutching is unnecessary in modern trannies with synchros. Rev matching is all you need to worry about.
07-03-2004, 01:25 PM
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: on the edge
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only time I double clutch in my Z is when I downshift 2-1 or shift into reverse. Most people don't realize they are supposed to double clutch in those situations... but they wonder why it clunks, grinds or won't go into gear.
07-03-2004, 04:02 PM
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DRFTR'
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Zpeed Freak
The only time I double clutch in my Z is when I downshift 2-1 or shift into reverse. Most people don't realize they are supposed to double clutch in those situations... but they wonder why it clunks, grinds or won't go into gear.
The only time I double clutch in my Z is when I downshift 2-1 or shift into reverse. Most people don't realize they are supposed to double clutch in those situations... but they wonder why it clunks, grinds or won't go into gear.
07-03-2004, 09:26 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
since we are talking about heel and toe downshifting too. i think the gas and brake for me are too far apart to use the side of my foot i find my self heeling the brake and tapping the gas with the ball of my foot does any one else do it like this. i need more practice though i wanted to practice on my last track day but i was so caught up in the moment i just didnt think about it i found my self with the clutch in more than i should. any body have any good pointers besides just more practice?
07-03-2004, 09:27 PM
#16
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Virginia
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by jreiter
I think you mean "utter".
I think you mean "utter".
oh well.
07-04-2004, 04:16 AM
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DRFTR'
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Driving Shoes
Originally posted by mc350z
since we are talking about heel and toe downshifting too. i think the gas and brake for me are too far apart to use the side of my foot i find my self heeling the brake and tapping the gas with the ball of my foot does any one else do it like this. i need more practice though i wanted to practice on my last track day but i was so caught up in the moment i just didnt think about it i found my self with the clutch in more than i should. any body have any good pointers besides just more practice?
since we are talking about heel and toe downshifting too. i think the gas and brake for me are too far apart to use the side of my foot i find my self heeling the brake and tapping the gas with the ball of my foot does any one else do it like this. i need more practice though i wanted to practice on my last track day but i was so caught up in the moment i just didnt think about it i found my self with the clutch in more than i should. any body have any good pointers besides just more practice?
The ones pictured below are for Adidas Tuscany shoes, they are awesome.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Colombo
Forced Induction
35
11-09-2020 10:27 AM