Re: Downshifting for Normal Driving

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

-- [ From: Huw Powell * EMC.Ver #3.1a ] --

>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  red light or
stop sign. A lot of the time it is to be in the proper gear, but I usually
let the clutch out to help slow myself. 

What costs more - brakes or clutches?  I used to clutch brake all the time
in my first Audi.  Then I put $450.00 in between the engine and the
transmission and started using the cheap pedal.

Huw Powell
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