Shifting without clutch

[Mark_T]

Any harm in doing this? It seems to rev match and shift smoothly enough, and it doesn't make bad noises.

Sometimes my left knee gives me trouble and half an hour through stop and go traffic can get painful.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Any harm in doing this? It seems to rev match and shift smoothly enough, and it doesn't make bad noises.

Sometimes my left knee gives me trouble and half an hour through stop and go traffic can get painful.

Wears out the teeth in the dog ring eventually and could bend the fork. So in time it will no longer stay in gear. Of course, if you're really good at it, you may never have a problem.

[coreseller]

While intriguing and occassionally fun, it is not recommended (by your synchros, shifting forks or gears). JMO......

[Mark_T]

Thanks - exactly the info I was looking for.

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

With over 2 million mile driving 18 wheelers and having shifting without using the clutch as smooth as an automatic, I too can shift the Porsche quit well without using the clutch. HOWEVER, I choose to use the clutch to keep everything pristeen for as long as possible. Yes I often do slip into nuetral without the clutch when close to coming to a stop.

[Beelzy]

If you can shift gears in a P-car without using the clutch, all I can say is.....