Re: Downshifting for Normal Driving

[Alexei M Voloshin <Alexei.M.Voloshin-1@tc.umn.edu>]

I would think that as long as you syncronize revs before engaging clutch 
it should be alright.

Alex

On Thu, 6 Feb 1997, George S Achorn III wrote:

> 	I was reading a tech question in the back of the new Road & Track (Boxster
> vs. SLK vs. Z3 2.8 Cover) and noticed a letter on downshifting. The
> question was basically about the use of downshifting as braking into
> corners etc. R&T recomended not to use downshifting as a form of breaking.
> They sighted that while racers do do it, they also frequently rebuild their
> engines and transmissions. 
> 	I wondered what you all think. I know R&T is liable for their advice, so
> they won't give out advice against a manufacturer's requests, but how true
> is this. I downshift about 98% of the time as I roll up to a redlight or
> stopsign. Alot of the time it is to be in the proper gear, but I usually
> let the clutch out to help slow myself. I know this is still a good
> practice in the rain or snow, but what of regular conditions?
> 	Later-G
>