Yea man, that helps a fair bit acctually, thanks for that. (to Mr will)

Leaves me with 1 question

So why is it okay to do it when slowing down, say 4th to 3rd, then 3rd to 2nd, but you just cant do it with 2nd to first? even at real low RPM.

Or is it due to the fact that my syncros are wearing out from being old, and i can only notice it when trying to shift into first gear?