Clutchless design explained with pictures

Here are eight pictures taken as I was assembling the Advanced DC motor and the transmission. They should give you an idea how the clutchless design works.

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How to shift with no clutch pedal

Shifting with the clutchless design is slower than with a clutch. These are the steps involved:

• Release the accelerator pedal
• Shift into neutral
• Push the gearshift lightly toward the gear you want
• Wait for the synchromech in the gear box to either speed up or slow down the motor until it matches speeds and drops into gear
• You may now step on the accelerator pedal again

I usually drive in 2^nd and third and do not do much shifting. A shift usually takes 1-3 seconds. It is odd not having a clutch pedal at first, but it is easy to get used to. I do not miss it.

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