Di Matteo shifting

[Pottree@domain.elided]

In a message dated 8/6/2002 3:58:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Well, OK, this [depressing clutch completely and maintaining throttle during 
> shift] matches speeds nicely for a smooth re-engagement
> of the engine to the drivetrain, but it does exactly nothing
> for the transmission.  This discussion has been about syncros
> and matching RPMs internally to the transmission.
> - --
> jw
You want to do something nice for the transmission, take it out for a gelato. 
 You want to drive, listen to Fred.  Subtext: you do not need to baby an Alfa 
and if you do eventually it will be insulted and give up on you.  I do not 
mean be stupid and abusive (save that for other marques) but I am with Fred 
on this: double declutching has been an  unnecessary and an antique notion on 
road cars (Alfas) for 40 years.  Plus, very few people have the right size 
feet to heel-and-toe in an Alfa.

Charlie
LA, CA, USA
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