[clamchowder01]

Hi guys,

I found out about double clutching and I was wondering if it is necessary to perform this technique for a 98 RS. I heard it was for old cars with no or really bad synchros.

Here's the vid I heard it from. He starts explaining at around 1:28

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcxHi6FlGLo

Thanks!

 

[Jake]

you can, or you cant, it wont make a difference either way.
but it doesnt hurt the car.

 

[Danny Boy]

double clutching can make some downshifts a lot smoother.

 

[pandabear]

I just thought it was called downshifting...and rev matching.....didnt know it was called "double clutch" .....I heard it on Fast and Furious I thought it was just a FF term or w/e...


Also he sounds nervous or like he doesn't know what hes talking about.

 

[AWDALBERT]

.....I heard it on Fast and Furious
.

exactly what I thought of when i read the title

 

[spinninhye]

honestly, this guy is a tool. Sorry, not trying to hate but it had to be said.

 

[Danny Boy]

I just thought it was called downshifting...and rev matching.....didnt know it was called "double clutch" .....I heard it on Fast and Furious I thought it was just a FF term or w/e...


Also he sounds nervous or like he doesn't know what hes talking about.

Downshifting, rev matching, and double clutching are completely different things.

 

[spinninhye]

^^ Well they're all different actions but they're completely related.

 

[Rooster]

Rev-Matching=Good smooth downshifts
Double-Clutching=slow shifting for no reason

 

[Skidd]

Rev-Matching=Good smooth downshifts
Double-Clutching=Necessary without synchros, or if trying to get into 1st on a Subie Trans while still moving at a reasonable clip.

Fixed

 

[Rooster]

^Yes, that's all true, but how many of us drive cars without syncros? And I suppose I do double clutch into first gear when rolling, but I felt that wasn't really what the OP was asking about.

 

[Skidd]

Yeah.. that's all I was really trying to point out. Getting into 1st on our cars can be a royal pain in the ass. Knowing how to double clutch will help when you really need it.

 

[Swampy]

Yeah.. that's all I was really trying to point out. Getting into 1st on our cars can be a royal pain in the ass. Knowing how to double clutch will help when you really need it.

Well knowing how, I would say that it's not a big how but just knowing that you can double clutch, not a lot of skills involved

 

[thegrocerygettr]

yeah on our Subies there is no need IMO to double clutch unless going into 1st while rolling. Use revmatching for everything else.

 

[sanskaras]

I find double clutching faster then waiting for the syncros to do their job. Also, it makes rev matching easier because you can bring the input shaft and engine up to speed together.

 

[Danny Boy]

It also helps if the synchros are going out in your tranny.

 

[clamchowder01]

honestly, this guy is a tool. Sorry, not trying to hate but it had to be said.

Hahah, me? Im sorry for being so noob... I just got my 98 like 2 months ago and still am learning stick.... I am sorry for insulting your intelligence.

 

[Skidd]

Also, if your just easily slowing down for a light or a stop sign, have plenty of time, go for it. Double Clutch. It will not hurt anything, and it will reduce synchro wear juuuuuuuuuust a little. I double clutch alot in those situations.

 

[Skidd]

Hahah, me? Im sorry for being so noob... I just got my 98 like 2 months ago and still am learning stick.... I am sorry for insulting your intelligence.

No not you.. At least.. I don't believe he was referring to you. I believe he was referring to the dude in the video.

 

[Jefff]

just make sure you're not granny shifting ok?