Double Clutching... how many of us do this? any disadvantages?

DaPilot · 13th May 2006, 00:27

I had learned this technique when I first started driving and have been practicing it for as long as I remember... It is a little tuff at first but once you get it its pretty simple (I am sure who double clutch will agree with me).

I always wonder if there is any downside of double clutching? any drivers here who double clutch that care to share their experience or findings?

For the audience that is not aware of this technique... here is a brief explanation:

Normal Shifting: Press Clutch > Shift into gear > Release Clutch
Double Clutch Shifting:

Upshift: Press Clutch > Shift to nuteral > Release Clutch > wait for a split second for engine to slow down (RPM to come down) > Press Clutch > Shift into gear > Release Clutch

Downshift: > Press Clutch > Shift to nuteral > Rev a little to raise RPM (so engine speed it upto where it should be for the lower gear) > Press Clutch > Shift into Gear > Release Clutch

It only takes split of a second (less then half a second) for the engine speed to match the speed of the gears. It sounds complicated but with practice it really doesnt take that long and you really dont loose any time shifting.

Advantages: Saves the wear and tear on gear box, clutch, clutch plate.. etc

Dis-advantage: ???

P.S. I did a search for this topic in the forum and couldnt find anything so I started a new thread... if there is an existing thread then MODS please merge this. Thanks!

karthik247 · 13th May 2006, 00:30

There are a few threads regarding double-clutching.
I also remember reading that modern cars don't need that, not that its bad but doesn't make a difference.

Rehaan · 13th May 2006, 00:39

TBHP : Whats double clutching and whats the reason to use it?

cya
R

13th May 2006, 00:27	#1
DaPilot BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport (JC), NJ - USA Posts: 187 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Double Clutching... how many of us do this? any disadvantages? I had learned this technique when I first started driving and have been practicing it for as long as I remember... It is a little tuff at first but once you get it its pretty simple (I am sure who double clutch will agree with me). I always wonder if there is any downside of double clutching? any drivers here who double clutch that care to share their experience or findings? For the audience that is not aware of this technique... here is a brief explanation: Normal Shifting: Press Clutch > Shift into gear > Release Clutch Double Clutch Shifting: Upshift: Press Clutch > Shift to nuteral > Release Clutch > wait for a split second for engine to slow down (RPM to come down) > Press Clutch > Shift into gear > Release Clutch Downshift: > Press Clutch > Shift to nuteral > Rev a little to raise RPM (so engine speed it upto where it should be for the lower gear) > Press Clutch > Shift into Gear > Release Clutch It only takes split of a second (less then half a second) for the engine speed to match the speed of the gears. It sounds complicated but with practice it really doesnt take that long and you really dont loose any time shifting. Advantages: Saves the wear and tear on gear box, clutch, clutch plate.. etc Dis-advantage: ??? P.S. I did a search for this topic in the forum and couldnt find anything so I started a new thread... if there is an existing thread then MODS please merge this. Thanks!
	() Thanks

13th May 2006, 00:30	#2
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	There are a few threads regarding double-clutching. I also remember reading that modern cars don't need that, not that its bad but doesn't make a difference.
	() Thanks

13th May 2006, 00:39	#3
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,080 Times	TBHP : Whats double clutching and whats the reason to use it? cya R
	() Thanks