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Originally Posted by SSummit
Double clutching is only necessary on transmissions without synchros, to match the engine speed to the gear speed.
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The 'purists' would disagree and claim double-clutching ensures a smoother transition which it does, but I agree with you in terms of wear and tear. I learned to drive stick on my last car (2007 mazdaspeed 3) and 11 years (165k miles) later, the tranny shifts the same and the clutch still grabs like new. Hardly ever double-clutched (maybe only a couple times to try it), no syncro issues.
I'd double-clutch, but it's too much work for slightly smoother shifts. On the track, it might be worth the extra effort though.