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Old 05-28-2009, 11:03 AM   #1
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is engine braking recommended at all before the apex while going into a sharp turn?
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Old 05-28-2009, 11:04 AM   #2
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is engine braking recommended at all before the apex while going into a sharp turn?
depends on many factors.

alignment setup
tires being used
tire pressures
what gear you're in/how fast you're going


sometime swing by the shop i'll take you for a spin, show you what i'm talking about :D
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is engine braking recommended at all before the apex while going into a sharp turn?

Never enter a corner with the clutch pedal depressed.
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