What are the drawbacks of modifying a manual transmission with a short shifter?

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LeGabriel
07/29/25 3:44am
Improper operation can pose safety hazards to the vehicle. Here is an introduction to manual transmissions: 1. Concept: It refers to changing the gear meshing device inside the transmission by manually shifting the gear lever to alter the transmission ratio. 2. Working principle: By using the shift fork, the transmission ratio (gear ratio) of the meshing gears is changed, thereby altering the driving torque to suit different operating conditions. The correct method for pressing the clutch and releasing the throttle is to perform both actions simultaneously (or almost simultaneously). If there must be an order, pressing the clutch should come before releasing the throttle. Note that the timing of releasing the throttle should not be too delayed.
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