a ''sort of "modified double clutch on the downs will help alot. Don't go any deeper into the pedal than necessary on the drop in. You've syncros... but only singles (and slightly "primitive" ones at that) Downs can't be rushed...more deliberate...the shortened second stroke slows you down a bit, and makes the rev match come to you more easily. So easy to show...so difficult to describe. Like "heel and toe" (using the edges of the right foot to simultaniously brake and blip the throttle on down shift...also a useful skill) tough to describe. Danm, I miss elevation change