downshift or str8 brake?
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downshift or str8 brake?
alright just wondering...who here downshifts to slow down before stopping..and who just uses the break? just want to get a general concensus...and what do you guys think is better?
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Originally Posted by sirloin1219
alright just wondering...who here downshifts to slow down before stopping..and who just uses the break? just want to get a general concensus...and what do you guys think is better?
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Originally Posted by VTECH8TR
Well which do you think is cheaper to replace, your synchros in your tranny or brake pads .
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Originally Posted by sirloin1219
alright just wondering...who here downshifts to slow down before stopping..and who just uses the break? just want to get a general concensus...and what do you guys think is better?
Aside from wear on the synchros and gearbox, slowing the car via downshifting puts wear principally on the clutch and engine. It is hard on a motor to use engine braking (especially over 5k revs) - much harder than running a motor to 7k revs under full load.
If anyone doubts this, please read a good racing book like "Going Faster"
Cheers,
Grant
Last edited by Grant; Aug 11, 2005 at 03:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by stvbreal
Thats racing. Most of us use our cars for everyday use.
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Originally Posted by Grant
The same rules apply to street driving when it's done properly. I noticed that we're almost neighbors - you should come out for a trackday at 2nd Creek before they close it forever