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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 5:21 pm
by bigginger
Of course not - I still want one though!
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 5:24 pm
by Onne
All right, they are handy though, and most parts are still available. It's the other side of the spectrum when it comes to the design, more straight lines etc. We are wondering off topic I guess
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:43 pm
by Matt
One shouldn't ever change to first gear unless standing complete still
and why not? whats wrong with double de clutching?
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:12 pm
by bigginger
Because of the strain it puts on the clutch and box when you let the clutch out again on the move - less in higher gears - assuming you're letting the clutch out again while still moving.
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:21 pm
by Matt
if you get the engine speen right it will be going at the right revs and there won't be any extra stress on the clutch/box surely....
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:10 pm
by Kevin
Cant you just buy a morris conversion kit or something that allows you to hvae a synchromesh on first.
Yup its called a 5 speed Sierra conversion and costs quite a few quid.