Proper Way to Downshifting
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5th to 2nd is stupid and he is bound to screw up once and dump the clutch, this should result in his tranny being left in nice working order....
behind the car.
Downshifting involves selecting next gear sometimes two while using the brakes as well (at least in braking situations). Its not like you should just pick the lowest possible gear and waste your clutch trying to use it to slow down...clutches cost too damn much to do that with.
behind the car.
Downshifting involves selecting next gear sometimes two while using the brakes as well (at least in braking situations). Its not like you should just pick the lowest possible gear and waste your clutch trying to use it to slow down...clutches cost too damn much to do that with.
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Originally Posted by Discosmurf
I know I don't know a whole hell of a lot about cars and such, but it just makes more sense to do the latter. When he told me he threw it into 2nd from 5th, I went :eh: because it just seems like you would ruin your transmission that way.
And if you don't do it correctly, it's pretty much a mis shift aka money shift.
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Originally Posted by Discosmurf
It's not like he throws the clutch into 2nd from 5th and letting go of the clutch right away. His foot stays on the clutch and lightly lets off...or something.
sounds...complicated.....
sounds...complicated.....
how does that help him slow down fast like you said he does that for that purpose
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I don't know why he was telling me this. I mean, the guy, apart from these recent comments, knows his stuff about cars and has been racing for years - pretty much ever since he learned to drive.
So why he gave me that example just made me go :wtf: And I watch him do it
So why he gave me that example just made me go :wtf: And I watch him do it
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Originally Posted by Discosmurf
has been racing for years - pretty much ever since he learned to drive.
But not for a daily drive.
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Originally Posted by Discosmurf
I don't know why he was telling me this. I mean, the guy, apart from these recent comments, knows his stuff about cars and has been racing for years - pretty much ever since he learned to drive.
So why he gave me that example just made me go :wtf: And I watch him do it
So why he gave me that example just made me go :wtf: And I watch him do it
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Why not just slap it in neutral and hit the brakes?
Downshifting to 2nd from 5th then slowly letting off the clutch seems to take longer and causes more damage IMO. Brakes are much cheaper.
Downshifting to 2nd from 5th then slowly letting off the clutch seems to take longer and causes more damage IMO. Brakes are much cheaper.
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Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
how does that help him slow down fast like you said he does that for that purpose
He said he brakes and presses the clutch in, downshifting from 5 > 2, while letting off the clutch just a little so as not to redline, and keeps his foot on the brake as well. Fudge, I can't remember what he said after that...something to the effect of the engine and brakes and downshifting all working together so the brakes don't have to work that hard...
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Originally Posted by Discosmurf
Maybe I'm just not explaining to clearly. I really wish I could remember what he was saying to me this morning.
He said he brakes and presses the clutch in, downshifting from 5 > 2, while letting off the clutch just a little so as not to redline, and keeps his foot on the brake as well. Fudge, I can't remember what he said after that...something to the effect of the engine and brakes and downshifting all working together so the brakes don't have to work that hard...
He said he brakes and presses the clutch in, downshifting from 5 > 2, while letting off the clutch just a little so as not to redline, and keeps his foot on the brake as well. Fudge, I can't remember what he said after that...something to the effect of the engine and brakes and downshifting all working together so the brakes don't have to work that hard...