Re: [T3] problem downshifting

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Yes, I think it's called 'gassing' when you just press the accelerator a
bit as you change (quite useful for smooth changes).  Double de-clutching
does need the clutch engaged and tranny in neutral while the throttle is
blipped to speed up the gears to mesh smoothly as you select the gear.
It's a very satisfying way of changing as you blast round a hairpin on a
steep hill.  Useful in worn gearboxes for any gear, and pre-61 Beetle and
Buses for going into 1st on the move.  Without the throttle blip it can
help gear changing in cold weather.

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sI forgot to write out that line.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: Ginger D.&Peter P. <gingerd@teleport.com>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 05 March 1999 05:37
Subject: Re: [T3] problem downshifting


>    I'm not sure that Toby is describing double clutching.  Between the
two
>gears, you actually let out the clutch while in neutral (double clutch).


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