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I've numbered Doug's steps below. At step 2, after you release the clutch, you must also give the accelerator pedal a tap to bring up the engine rpm. Ideally, you want to bring up the rpm so after you perform step 4 the engine will already be turning at that rpm. This takes a good amount of practice but can be done. It will also keep the vehicle from suddenly slowing down when you downshift, like if you downshift to engine-brake. Here's an example. The numbers are for illustration only and don't represent actual figures. Simple downshifting: Gear RPM(foot off clutch) --------------------------- 3rd 3000 shift from 3rd gear to 2nd gear 2nd 3500 your body lurches forward due to deceleration Double-clutch downshifting: Gear RPM(foot off clutch) --------------------------- 3rd 3000 shift to neutral, rpm drops -- 2100 tap gas pedal -- 3800 shift to 2nd gear 2nd 3500 When performing this maneuver 1) your hand never leaves the shifter, and; 2) your foot never leaves the clutch pedal nor the gas pedal. This is when a tachometer is helpful but a well-tuned ear is just as good. Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, R.I.P., ORPCA member '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension Portland, Oregon, http://www.pobox.com/~toby_erkson/ > -----Original Message----- > In the mean time you could always just > "double-clutch" it... > > 1. When in 3rd, depress the clutch pedal and put the stick in neutra7 èRelease the clutch pedal (equalizes transmission main shaft > speed with the speed of the flywheel, right?). Close. You want to quickly step on the gas to bring up engine rpm. > 3. Depress the clutch pedal again and shift to 2nd (should be smooth AND quick). > 4. Release the clutch pedal. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe