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PC/SR · 07-15-2016, 11:35 PM

Whether you have a stock or lightened flywheel, learn how to shift without using the clutch at all, except from a standing start. You may not use that technique all the time but it will make you a better driver if you know how to do it.
First, just slip it out of gear as you approach a stop sign. Saves the thrust bearings. Then start practicing on upshifts from 2 to 3rd. Ease it out of 2nd and wait until the engine slows down then slip it into 3rd. After you get this down, start downshifting, 3rd to 2nd. By this time you will have some indications from you engine sounds of how it works. As said it will make you a better driver and you will know your car better.

07-15-2016, 11:35 PM	#9
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,279	Re: Model A or B Aluminum Flywheel Whether you have a stock or lightened flywheel, learn how to shift without using the clutch at all, except from a standing start. You may not use that technique all the time but it will make you a better driver if you know how to do it. First, just slip it out of gear as you approach a stop sign. Saves the thrust bearings. Then start practicing on upshifts from 2 to 3rd. Ease it out of 2nd and wait until the engine slows down then slip it into 3rd. After you get this down, start downshifting, 3rd to 2nd. By this time you will have some indications from you engine sounds of how it works. As said it will make you a better driver and you will know your car better.