Supragal Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 No, I'd brake down to my desired speed and then change into the most suitable gear to carry on. I gues sthe racing way to do it wouild be to double declutch and blip the throttle to get the revs back up during the gearchange. absolutely AND how many race tracks have roundabouts? Yes brakes= car behind knows with plenty of warning. Ever been behind someone who's brake lights are out- sure you don't crash into them but brake lights are there for a reason. I beg to differ about driving lessons. My instructor made a big thing about the point of it being teaching me how to drive safely NOT how to drive to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Digsy got it about rite - Brakes is for stopping and gears is for going. The lesson here is - It's cheaper to replace a set of break pads than a clutch - I would suggest u start using yer brakes. Ever thought about taking an advanced driving test or even just some lessons, it does improve ones driving skills - for the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Digsy got it about rite - Brakes is for stopping and gears is for going. The lesson here is - It's cheaper to replace a set of break pads than a clutch - I would suggest u start using yer brakes. Ever thought about taking an advanced driving test or even just some lessons, it does improve ones driving skills - for the road! Agree, cheaper to replace pads and disks than internals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Agree, cheaper to replace pads and disks than internals The quote there should have been clutch, no one was talking about internals, I would be very surprised of an engine braking due to changing down gears.........especially one of ours........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Engine braking as far as I can see puts no unusual stress/strain on any engine. The strain during acceleration is much more than any stress/strain in the case of engine braking. The only time I don't use engine braking is when I'm pottering around town where you're only using a few hundred revs in the low gears. The only time when I can possibly see a problem is if you are constantly revving high then lifting off (in 1st or 2nd).... causing the engine to suddenly come from fast acceleration to strong engine braking. I'm not all that technically minded about internal compressions etc. within engines... but I have been racing for a few years and learnt how to treat an engine in that respect in order to make it last and drive it to its potential. (but then again that hasn't been a Supra engine I'm racing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Speaking from experience...... Be in the right gear, at the right speed at the right time - Martin James 2006 If your foot is not hard on the accelerator or hard on the brake, your just wasting time - Ayrton Senna 1988 As a point of Roadcraft, you should always be in the appropriate gear for your speed soas to remove yourself from any danger. On a track it is a bit different. Personally I use all the gears, unless I don't want to upset the balance of the car in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Engine braking as far as I can see puts no unusual stress/strain on any engine. The strain during acceleration is much more than any stress/strain in the case of engine braking. . Sort of true, Engine braking increases revs. Revs = wear. Granted not a great deal, but it does wear your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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