Down Shifting vs. Brake Pads
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SO never "N" + Brake!
So you guys are saying that there is never ever a time that it is okay to "N" and brake to a stop.
So I'm going 20mph and theres a light that turned red infornt of me and there is no cars for miles. You're saying that even though I'm ready to shift into gear and my left foot huvering over the clutch waiting just for the time that the light might turn green, even though I know that that light is going to take a while to turn green cause I've stopped at that light 2,503 times. It's still under no circumstance that it is okay for me to go into nutral and hell just let the car coast to stop (just brake slowly to a stop). So this is absolutly never ever okay because its a noobish thing to do. Does that also mean that we should all power shift, because hell I think I take too long to shift cause I like to make a smooth transition between gears, and if I'm on my clutch, then technically I'm virtually driving in nutral for those split seconds, so thats shouldn't be okay also. But I dont know, I dont go on the race track, I don't drive on the road like its a race track.
I know its not a good Idea to go on neutral and slam on your brake at 80mph, but to say its never ever acceptable to cruise in nutral and slow to a stop even for a second is kinda extreme. The reason a MT is chosen over a AT is because it's versatile, you shift when you want, not when a computer wants you to. If you're never ever going on neutral, then get a Triptronic!
So I'm going 20mph and theres a light that turned red infornt of me and there is no cars for miles. You're saying that even though I'm ready to shift into gear and my left foot huvering over the clutch waiting just for the time that the light might turn green, even though I know that that light is going to take a while to turn green cause I've stopped at that light 2,503 times. It's still under no circumstance that it is okay for me to go into nutral and hell just let the car coast to stop (just brake slowly to a stop). So this is absolutly never ever okay because its a noobish thing to do. Does that also mean that we should all power shift, because hell I think I take too long to shift cause I like to make a smooth transition between gears, and if I'm on my clutch, then technically I'm virtually driving in nutral for those split seconds, so thats shouldn't be okay also. But I dont know, I dont go on the race track, I don't drive on the road like its a race track.
I know its not a good Idea to go on neutral and slam on your brake at 80mph, but to say its never ever acceptable to cruise in nutral and slow to a stop even for a second is kinda extreme. The reason a MT is chosen over a AT is because it's versatile, you shift when you want, not when a computer wants you to. If you're never ever going on neutral, then get a Triptronic!
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Originally Posted by arneltec
So you guys are saying that there is never ever a time that it is okay to "N" and brake to a stop.
So I'm going 20mph and theres a light that turned red infornt of me and there is no cars for miles. You're saying that even though I'm ready to shift into gear and my left foot huvering over the clutch waiting just for the time that the light might turn green, even though I know that that light is going to take a while to turn green cause I've stopped at that light 2,503 times. It's still under no circumstance that it is okay for me to go into nutral and hell just let the car coast to stop (just brake slowly to a stop). So this is absolutly never ever okay because its a noobish thing to do. Does that also mean that we should all power shift, because hell I think I take too long to shift cause I like to make a smooth transition between gears, and if I'm on my clutch, then technically I'm virtually driving in nutral for those split seconds, so thats shouldn't be okay also. But I dont know, I dont go on the race track, I don't drive on the road like its a race track.
I know its not a good Idea to go on neutral and slam on your brake at 80mph, but to say its never ever acceptable to cruise in nutral and slow to a stop even for a second is kinda extreme. The reason a MT is chosen over a AT is because it's versatile, you shift when you want, not when a computer wants you to. If you're never ever going on neutral, then get a Triptronic!
So I'm going 20mph and theres a light that turned red infornt of me and there is no cars for miles. You're saying that even though I'm ready to shift into gear and my left foot huvering over the clutch waiting just for the time that the light might turn green, even though I know that that light is going to take a while to turn green cause I've stopped at that light 2,503 times. It's still under no circumstance that it is okay for me to go into nutral and hell just let the car coast to stop (just brake slowly to a stop). So this is absolutly never ever okay because its a noobish thing to do. Does that also mean that we should all power shift, because hell I think I take too long to shift cause I like to make a smooth transition between gears, and if I'm on my clutch, then technically I'm virtually driving in nutral for those split seconds, so thats shouldn't be okay also. But I dont know, I dont go on the race track, I don't drive on the road like its a race track.
I know its not a good Idea to go on neutral and slam on your brake at 80mph, but to say its never ever acceptable to cruise in nutral and slow to a stop even for a second is kinda extreme. The reason a MT is chosen over a AT is because it's versatile, you shift when you want, not when a computer wants you to. If you're never ever going on neutral, then get a Triptronic!
At least, if you read only part of what everybody said and only quotes the “Don’t coast in N” bits, that’s what we said…
We’re just saying (to people who asked our opinion on the subject), that it’s not a good practice to coast in neutral, for safety. We’re (well, me anyways) also saying it’s not a good practice to use engine braking instead of the brakes.
So, if you really what to take these advises to the letter, you can’t slow down at all.
Use your judgment…
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How is it more safe to stay in gear while stopping...that's nuts. You guys have been watching too many action movies. How often does a car come out of nowhere..head on that would require accelaration around it? Most often accidents are caused by "short" stops where the person following "rear-ends" someone.(not brokeback mtn. style either ) and which would be quicker to stop suddenly...depress just the brake or have to depress the clutch AND the brake?..common sense.
And if your in a FWD car its a no brainer..you can manuever around an object quicker without torque being applied to the front wheels(less torque steer).
By the way I have NO accidents, NO tickets and NO points on my license or insurance.
I reject your reality and substitute my own...
And if your in a FWD car its a no brainer..you can manuever around an object quicker without torque being applied to the front wheels(less torque steer).
By the way I have NO accidents, NO tickets and NO points on my license or insurance.
I reject your reality and substitute my own...
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Originally Posted by 03performz
How is it more safe to stay in gear while stopping...that's nuts. You guys have been watching too many action movies. How often does a car come out of nowhere..head on that would require accelaration around it? Most often accidents are caused by "short" stops where the person following "rear-ends" someone.(not brokeback mtn. style either ) and which would be quicker to stop suddenly...depress just the brake or have to depress the clutch AND the brake?..common sense.
And if your in a FWD car its a no brainer..you can manuever around an object quicker without torque being applied to the front wheels(less torque steer).
By the way I have NO accidents, NO tickets and NO points on my license or insurance.
I reject your reality and substitute my own...
And if your in a FWD car its a no brainer..you can manuever around an object quicker without torque being applied to the front wheels(less torque steer).
By the way I have NO accidents, NO tickets and NO points on my license or insurance.
I reject your reality and substitute my own...
I usually won't hit neutral until I come to a complete stop, maybe 20-30ft from my stopping point, if I'm just slowly rolling up.
Last edited by deviantC; 03-24-2006 at 01:06 PM.
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Don't listen to the BS that it's not OK to coast to "N" and brake.
How do I know?
My daily driver is a manual. I coast to "N" and brake every time except when I'm going downhill.
My daily driver has 250,000 miles on it. The manual tranny/clutch has never been replaced, and it works 100% fine. I believe part of that is not downshifting all the time.
My brakes and rotors are just fine as well. I replace the brake pads at the normal intervals and have no problems. I can shift back into gear quicker than any automatic, so coasting in "N" is NOT a problem.
I do know how to heel/toe shift. I've taken track courses, and do it from time to time in my NSX. In fact at one of my Bondurant racing classes I spent a half day perfecting my heel/toe technique.
If you heel/toe and slip into a lower gear, good for you.
But if you coast to "N" and brake, there is NOTHING to worry about, unless you suck at driving manual.
Enjoy.
How do I know?
My daily driver is a manual. I coast to "N" and brake every time except when I'm going downhill.
My daily driver has 250,000 miles on it. The manual tranny/clutch has never been replaced, and it works 100% fine. I believe part of that is not downshifting all the time.
My brakes and rotors are just fine as well. I replace the brake pads at the normal intervals and have no problems. I can shift back into gear quicker than any automatic, so coasting in "N" is NOT a problem.
I do know how to heel/toe shift. I've taken track courses, and do it from time to time in my NSX. In fact at one of my Bondurant racing classes I spent a half day perfecting my heel/toe technique.
If you heel/toe and slip into a lower gear, good for you.
But if you coast to "N" and brake, there is NOTHING to worry about, unless you suck at driving manual.
Enjoy.
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I am a driving instructor and i know that the dmv wants to see downshifting in manual cars as well as semi trucks so the answer in the books says to downshift becuase driving in nuetral is dangerous
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in case of an emergency
Originally Posted by deluzrider
downshift becuase driving in nuetral is dangerous
#51
Originally Posted by DIMERYDER
i agree, it's good to have the car in gear even when slowing down. if for some reason you need accelerate in an emergency, you'll know what gear the car should be in and be able to accelerate when needed.
wrong answer
Daily driving a manual, I can't think of any reasonable scenario where coasting in "N" is dangerous.
If I'm going down hill, or if I think I may need to speed up again for any reason, I leave it in gear. But I can't think of or know of anyone who has had an accident occur because the car was coasting in "N" and they couldn't get back in gear again.
On the track you would never coast, you always downshift, of course.
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Originally Posted by nsxster
bzzzzzzzzz
wrong answer
wrong answer
Hey, drive it how you like it.
Last edited by DIMERYDER; 03-24-2006 at 06:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Is THAT where your expertise in the matter comes from?
You're daily driving a manual?!?
You're daily driving a manual?!?
I am into HPDE events. I have taken the Bondurant Grand Prix course, had the track all to myself with a Vette. I try to take a professional racing course once per year, in addition to trying to participating in track events.
I am very into tracking and racing. In fact I just finished a Jim Hall karting all day class yesterday.
I just returned from an indoor karting session just now. I have studied tracking and performance driving extensively, in preparation to buying and owning my highly modified track NSX.
Nice smug attitude you have there.
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Originally Posted by DIMERYDER
is there really a wrong answer? it's a manual, so i guess anyone can drive it however they want. i prefer to keep it in gear because response time is quicker and the car is always "ready." it just fits my driving style. even an automatic transmission is always in gear. i don't know of anyone having an accident while coasting on "N" also, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. one time i heard tires screaching behind me while i was slowing to a stop. i guess the driver 5 car lengths behind me wasn't paying attention to the stop and almost hit me. all i did was pump the gas quickly and moved to the side to avoid the car in front of me too, the speeding car from behind was still real close to hitting me. maybe if i reacted a split second slower there would have been a disaster.
Hey, drive it how you like it.
Hey, drive it how you like it.
For me, I have confidence that I can get back into gear quickly should there be a need. Others may not be as quick to react.
Good point.
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Originally Posted by nsxster
Um no Einstein... next time do your homework before you put your foot in your mouth.
I am into HPDE events. I have taken the Bondurant Grand Prix course, had the track all to myself with a Vette. I try to take a professional racing course once per year, in addition to trying to participating in track events.
I am very into tracking and racing. In fact I just finished a Jim Hall karting all day class yesterday.
I just returned from an indoor karting session just now. I have studied tracking and performance driving extensively, in preparation to buying and owning my highly modified track NSX.
Nice smug attitude you have there.
I am into HPDE events. I have taken the Bondurant Grand Prix course, had the track all to myself with a Vette. I try to take a professional racing course once per year, in addition to trying to participating in track events.
I am very into tracking and racing. In fact I just finished a Jim Hall karting all day class yesterday.
I just returned from an indoor karting session just now. I have studied tracking and performance driving extensively, in preparation to buying and owning my highly modified track NSX.
Nice smug attitude you have there.
It's great you can afford these classes. Good for you. I'd spend 4k else where (like a week long trip to the Nurburgting), but that's me.
DIMERYDER summs it up very well. Sometime, we will need to get out of the way quick. I would probably have time to go for the clutch and shift in the right gear if I see someone comming up behind me. I'd rather just hit the gas and go. I'm lazy like that...
If nothing of the sort ever happenned to you with 250,000 miles of street driving it's probably because you didn't see it happen and were lucky enough the guy managed to stop/go around you.
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Yep.
At least, if you read only part of what everybody said and only quotes the “Don’t coast in N” bits, that’s what we said…
We’re just saying (to people who asked our opinion on the subject), that it’s not a good practice to coast in neutral, for safety. We’re (well, me anyways) also saying it’s not a good practice to use engine braking instead of the brakes.
So, if you really what to take these advises to the letter, you can’t slow down at all.
Use your judgment…
At least, if you read only part of what everybody said and only quotes the “Don’t coast in N” bits, that’s what we said…
We’re just saying (to people who asked our opinion on the subject), that it’s not a good practice to coast in neutral, for safety. We’re (well, me anyways) also saying it’s not a good practice to use engine braking instead of the brakes.
So, if you really what to take these advises to the letter, you can’t slow down at all.
Use your judgment…
^^^^^^ thats funny im not gonna slow down ever again..
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Read your posts and see how smug you were...
It's great you can afford these classes. Good for you. I'd spend 4k else where (like a week long trip to the Nurburgting), but that's me.
DIMERYDER summs it up very well. Sometime, we will need to get out of the way quick. I would probably have time to go for the clutch and shift in the right gear if I see someone comming up behind me. I'd rather just hit the gas and go. I'm lazy like that...
If nothing of the sort ever happenned to you with 250,000 miles of street driving it's probably because you didn't see it happen and were lucky enough the guy managed to stop/go around you.
It's great you can afford these classes. Good for you. I'd spend 4k else where (like a week long trip to the Nurburgting), but that's me.
DIMERYDER summs it up very well. Sometime, we will need to get out of the way quick. I would probably have time to go for the clutch and shift in the right gear if I see someone comming up behind me. I'd rather just hit the gas and go. I'm lazy like that...
If nothing of the sort ever happenned to you with 250,000 miles of street driving it's probably because you didn't see it happen and were lucky enough the guy managed to stop/go around you.
One thing I do know is that you do like to assume a lot about other people. You know what they say about assume...