Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: Farm Tractors &SUV's(direct shift twin clutch gearbox)OT
From: Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 12:21:36 +0000

There will be less wear on syncro rings if you double de-clutch 
correctly, however judging whether you are doing it correctly is 
difficult with a syncro box unless you know what to feel for. If the 
syncro rings are not the limiting factor in the transmission life 
saving them won't help:-)
Frank

On Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 11:54  am, Patrick Jelliffe wrote:

> Hi Frnak,
>
> Should I be double clutching when I downshift my Volvo
> 544?  I have the standard 4 speed, and single
> clutching seems fine, but I'd like to get another 40
> years out of the tranny...
>
> Regards,
>
> Patrick
>
> --- Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com> wrote:
>> Excellent - I believe it works extremely well AFAIK
>> developed by
>> Porsche racing quite a few years ago - I have
>> forgotten the name they
>> gave it.
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 11:09  am, animal
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>
> http://www.audi.com/com/en/new_cars/driveline_suspension/
>>
>>>
>>
> directshiftgearbox/technicaldetails/technicaldetails.jsp
>>> nice idea no?
>>>
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