Miata Mailing List: January 1997, Message #131
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   From: (none)

Subject: Re: RPM Range

   Date: (none)



I don't understand, why not just leave the clutch depressed???  Will 

there be any harm done by leaving the clutch pressed down and shift while 

reving up??



alex







On Mon, 30 Dec 1996 dlralt@gj.net wrote:



> Jim Miller wrote:

> 

> > 

> > There is a way however, to downshift without tearing up a clutch, but it

> > takes a lot of practice to master the art.  When a downshift is

> > required, push in the clutch, shift to a lower gear.  Then before you

> > lift the pedal, use the accel. to jump the engine RPM to the correct

> > speed the engine should be for the lower gear.  Then release the

> > Clutch.  With some practice you can downshift smoothly without jerking

> > your head.

> > 

> > Jim Miller

> 

> There's a step missing there. Push down the clutch, shift to neutral,

> let up the clutch, goose the gas to match what the rpm will go to in the

> lower gear (think about that, I don't have a great way to explain it),

> push the clutch back down, shift to the lower gear and let the clutch

> up.

> 

> bill

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