"Double clutching"

[fogcity]

Okay, does "double clutching" mean depressing clutch, putting tranny in neutral, releasing cluch, giving engine a 'blip', depressing clutch again, then putting tranny in next lower gear?

The only reason I ask is that with these (915) trannys that seems like a lot of time to spend right before dumping it into a turn.

(I know, I know - DE or AutoX is in my future)

[5axis]

If I posted the link correctly you can watch some nice foot work.

Good shots of heel&toe. I have not watched it much, maybe some double clutch. I dunno Still it's a fun view.

http://speedms1.free.fr/lemans2003.wmv

[ttweed]

Originally posted by fogcity
Okay, does "double clutching" mean depressing clutch, putting tranny in neutral, releasing cluch, giving engine a 'blip', depressing clutch again, then putting tranny in next lower gear?

Yes. read this thread from last week so we don't have to repeat it.

Or read this one from last month

Please, it's a good idea to search the forum on a topic before posting a question like this. I know you guys want to see half a million posts on Wayne's server but jeez....

TT

[Formerly Steve Wilkinson]

If done reasonably well, it actually happens far more quickly than one can read the description. If you're double-clutching a large truck, yeah, it's a slow process, but in something like a 911, it's a couple of stabs at the clutch and a quick blip of the clutch, all done in a seamless littel "package." It really takes no longer than waiting for a a synchromesh-aided shift.

Stephan

[JackT]

Thanks for asking the question because it got 5axis to post video.