A833 Can't Downshift / Poor Performance

Double clutching would be needed without syncros iirx. I have a 5sp in my Mazda truck that can just shift up without a clutch. Just pull it toward the next gear and when you let off the gas the decelerating will allow it to drop right in without any clutch work and without any grinding but this won't happen downshifting. Old VW bugs have points on the speedo called out that my VW friend told me were points where you could up shift it without a clutch...? Ill vote for syncros worn out.