The clutch gearbox car

Engineers (Advanced), mission M3 Gearboxes: How Cars Go, lesson 2 of 6.

Hook

Driving rings let you change gear without grinding. How?

Fair test

Time 2 m runs in each gear on the flat. Record speed per gear.

Bonus challenge

Shift on the move like a racing driver. Smooth or jerky?

The build

  • ⚙️ Clutch-Gear 2-Speed Car: Push the gear lever and a driving ring grabs a different gear: 1st climbs, 2nd races! (level 3 of 5, about 45 minutes, 18 steps)

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