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On most modern transmissions all gears except first have a syncro (short for syncromesh) ahead of the each gear. This helps you as you are shifting up but it is especially important for downshifting. Before syncros, one had to double clutch to properly match the engine rpms to the transmission, or force the gear and damage the tranny. In certain cars, if you downshift frequently they'll wear out fast. But in better trannies you won't have a problem. I can't imagine life without downshifting.
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