I haven't seen anyone mentioning the single most important aspect of shifting, either with or without using the clutch:
Never "jam" a transmission in gear!
If the stick won't slide smoothly into gear, the RPM's vs road speed is incorrect and trying to jam it in is going to do serious damage not just to the transmission, but the entire driveline. Jamming also causes torsional shock to engine mounts, clutch, U joints, driveshafts, rear differentials, and axle shafts.
"If you can't shift it smoothly, you shouldn't be driving it".
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If you can't shift it smoothly, you shouldn't be driving it.
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