In a message dated 10/21/99 9:51:54 PM Central Daylight Time, fluffy@xxxx writes: << in fact most "big rigs" and race cars still work this way. >> This isn't exactly about DeLoreans but I it falls in to that category of "not exactly correct". While most "big rigs" do not have synchronized transmissions, practically all race cars (circle track, roundy-round) have synchronized transmissions. Transmissions so well machined that they rarely need to use the clutch to easily shift gears. Anyway to make a long story short, if the synchronizer is bad the transmission should be opened and repaired. There could be other damage or you might prevent further damage. Double clutching is simply a "band-aid" technique to use until you can get the transmission repaired. My 2 cents, Dave 1981 DMC VIN 5524 1992 Subaru SVX