Originally Posted by
aaronng
shift like normal. Those telling you to double clutch are F&F wankers (sad to say). Why? Go and read up on what double clutching is and you'll realise that it is about 2x slower than granny shifting. LOL
Just remember, clutch in fully. When the clutch pedal is about 3/4 on its way down, you shift, so that from 1st to neutral, the pedal is almost to the floor and when you go from neutral to 2nd, the pedal is fully to the floor to avoid grinding. When pulling the shifter, don't do it like a quick light slam. What happens is that it doesn't get into 2nd gear and pops back out in to neutral. What you want is a quick firm shift so that you are fully in 2nd gear. Release the clutch in one quick action while applying full throttle in the same foot movement. If you apply throttle too early, you are essentially flat shifting and that wears out your drivetrain quick.
And of course, flat shifting will be the fastest assuming that you are able to shift into 2nd quick.