How do YOU do it?
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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From: Raleigh, nc
How do YOU do it?
I don't know if this is a question just from a rookie, as I just got my Z a month ago, or if it is a matter of personal preference. I think it is more personal preference, but anyways, here goes....
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Jun 25, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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From: Clarksville, Tennessee
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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From: Canada
I go into neutral and use my brakes... less strain on the tranny IMO
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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From: Maryland
I slam on the gas until i'm 10 feet from the light and slam on the brakes
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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From: Greenville SC
Brake pads are cheaper than gear boxes.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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From: DFW
Quote:
Originally Posted by shabz
I go into neutral and use my brakes... less strain on the tranny IMO
i do the same unless im at really high speeds.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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From: Virginia
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Originally Posted by JAMEZ@CiNcity
Brake pads are cheaper than clutches.
Fixed and agree +1
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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From: Nashville, TN
Use the brakes, downshift to keep the transmission in the proper gear if I need to use it.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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From: Westerville, OH
I just leave it in whatever gear it is in, use the brakes till I slow down enough to put the clutch in so it doesnt stall.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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From: Monterey, Cali
Yeah i break... way to much to put on tranny
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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From: Sin City
Brakes are for stopping , clutch is for shifting.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Transmission vs brakes is a monthly subject. There is no consensus.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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From: Lone Star State
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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From: miami
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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From: Buffalo, NY
neutral, then brake, and at slow crawls I'll slow down with the ebrake sometimes.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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From: State College, PA
Bareback doggystyle while slapping her ***! Oh wait......
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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From: San Diego
Down shift, It has gotten me out of a couple sticky situations when slowing down and having to accelerating out of a possible accident. There are an endless amount of terrible drivers in santa barbara
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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From: South Florida
I downshift when I know Im not coming to a stop. But if I am approaching a light I will put it in neutral to come to a complete stop.
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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From: Bay Area
Jun 25, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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From: MN
I use my ebrake all the time.
How do YOU do it?
