Shifting without the clutch

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by ddongbap

Btw, the gear accepts the shifter because its the right RPM range. Theres no grinding as it goes it. It just goes POP and takes it in. And only at the right RPM range, consistently.

That 'pop' right there is wear on the synchros. If you do it EXACTLY correct, it slides right in with no noise whatsoever. The 'popping' noise is the synchros acting against the force of the shifter sliding into place without the use of the clutch pedal and this action is what wears them out. Sooner or later, you'll get grinds when shifting even when you do use the clutch pedal. Think Honda's 6-speed manual problems in the Acura RSX and Honda Civic Si. I'm not a fan of my shit popping out of gear under normal usage/acceleration, so that's why I'm not a fan of constant clutchless shifting.

-SAV