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Old 10-21-2014, 04:29 PM   #1
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Yes. Beware that only the shift between second and third gears is synchronized. You must come to a complete stop before downshifting into first gear (and, of course, reverse). Also, when downshifting from third gear to first gear, you'll avoid gear clash if you first downshift into second gear immediately before downshifting into first gear.
But you can double clutch into first gear without coming to a full stop.
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Old 10-21-2014, 06:15 PM   #2
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But you can double clutch into first gear without coming to a full stop.
Double clutching into first while moving is reserved solely for the driver who pays for the repairs.
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