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01-29-2013, 12:20 PM
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190e cosworth ,NOTHIN ELSE TO SAY
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02-28-2013, 02:08 AM
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Love this.
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1984 500SE 1985 190E 2.3-16 1997 Jeep Wrangler 1998 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9 1951 170S 1996 Ford F350 7.3 ZF5 swap
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02-28-2013, 01:52 PM
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You may, but its certainly not necessary on most cars. Once you have a good feeling for the rhythm of the engine/trans combo, you can shift up without using the clutch. Just slide the shifter out a the right time after letting off the 'go' pedal and gently slide it into the next gear up (if you're really high in rpm just skip a gear.) Same goes for downshifts, except you must match the rpms to the trans by giving fuel.
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02-28-2013, 06:40 PM
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I didn't know that. I could hear gears grinding just thinking about it. It would be great to see a video of such driving technique.
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03-01-2013, 10:45 AM
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This technique is used by truckies to shift gears, you match engine rpm to driveshaft rpm - as everyone did when grampa was a young lad. Synchronizers are a blessing.
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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model) 1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017) 2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)
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03-07-2013, 10:07 PM
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I've had experience driving trucks, and when I drive a big rig, I use my clutch only about 30% of the time. Sometimes I do shift my Miata without clutching, both up and down, but it is harder to do, because the rpm range on the Miata is say, 800 rpm to 6000, whereas in the truck, the range is say, 600 rpm to 1900 rpm
Its all about listening to the sound of the engine, and knowing how much or perhaps more importantly, how little pressure to use, just in case you don't have the rpm's matched to the car speed. Maybe I'll make a video of that....
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MB 1986 190D in my past MB 1987 300E on the street MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway 1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable 1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold 1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned various mundane American autos If I'd known then what I know now... Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.
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