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Feb 12, 2006 | 02:19 PM

#11

Shortiechick

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From: Elk Grove

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Originally Posted by GPW03,Feb 12 2006, 11:16 AM

By downshifting your brakes will last longer since your not having to slam on the brake pedal as your coming to a stop. The whole point of downshifting is to decelerate the vehicle, it's also more fun when driving the car.

Cool! Thanks that's nice to know. I thought someone told me the opposite? Maybe i'll consider downshifting.

Feb 12, 2006 | 05:47 PM

#12

no_really

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your brakes may last longer by downshifting, but your clutch won't. Which costs more to replace - brakes or clutch?

Downshifting is something I do in my car when there is a stop up ahead, but I have a ways to go before stopping, such as entering a town, or a long exit ramp. I also do it just for fun sometimes, rather than just braking like normal.

I don't think it does anything good for your clutch to hold the pedal down to the floor for an extended period of time, but I've never had to replace one due to "clutch spring failure," either, so that probably isn't an issue unless your leg gets tired.

Feb 12, 2006 | 06:40 PM

#13

xviper

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Please take some advice. GO TO A DRIVING SCHOOL! Or at the very least, find someone who has extensive experience driving stick to give you a few lessons in person, in your car. You can