Import_Boy Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Ok I was readin the cleaning wheels thread. And noticed mcnally say not to use your brakes much. so I've been thinkin about this for a long time, does downshifting hurt your car or gears? Cuz I could imagine goin changing gears at mid-range rpm and the lower gears have to clasp on quickly. So yeah, I'm a noob. Please don't flame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus_Rex Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 down shifting at high revs is baaad. Mid revs is questionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Import_Boy Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 cuz that'll be that only other way to slow down besides brake and e-brake right? Everybody says they do it, so I'm guessin it's not THAT bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Ok I was readin the cleaning wheels thread. And noticed mcnally say not to use your brakes much. OK - sorry. I have amended the post - now has a smiley after that bit. Braking = good. Please do not refrain from using your brakes, I really don't want to be sending flowers to your funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Import_Boy Posted March 1, 2003 Author Share Posted March 1, 2003 I know braking is good lol :P I just thought you meant downshifting to slow done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 I dont see a problem using your gears to slow down... and I dont think your car would really let you change down at too much revs.. otherwise we could all put the car into 1st whilst doing 70. I have an auto and i always use second to help slow me down. But i dont do it doing 70 but more like 40 downwards. When i am in a manual i really use the gears alot to slow down.. and I don't hang around. Have'nt blown a gearbox yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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