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Tom Wesenberg · 10-30-2012, 05:58 AM

I upshift at about 15 and 25 and give the engine time to slow down with the clutch OUT during the double clutch. As James said don't speed shift. When downshifting from third to second you'll find you need to rev the engine more than you thought. I almost never downshift from second to first.

10-30-2012, 05:58 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Smooth gear changes? I upshift at about 15 and 25 and give the engine time to slow down with the clutch OUT during the double clutch. As James said don't speed shift. When downshifting from third to second you'll find you need to rev the engine more than you thought. I almost never downshift from second to first.