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08-10-2007, 12:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by petesimac

Yeah, typically I never downshift into 1st gear; sometimes I'll come to a near stop and then put it into 1st, but never to help me stop.

Trying to slow down by downshifting to lower gear..i think that is bad for the clutch.
to me,
i let the brake do all the job and a quick shift to neutral before the brake.

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