How do YOU do it?
06-25-2008, 09:04 AM
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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....
When stopping, do you downshift, using you engine/transmission to help you stop, or just drop out of gear and use the brakes? Which do you think is better?
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I go into neutral and use my brakes... less strain on the tranny IMO
06-25-2008, 09:08 AM
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I slam on the gas until i'm 10 feet from the light and slam on the brakes
06-25-2008, 09:08 AM
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Brake pads are cheaper than gear boxes.
06-25-2008, 09:08 AM
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I go into neutral and use my brakes... less strain on the tranny IMO
i do the same unless im at really high speeds.
06-25-2008, 09:20 AM
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Brake pads are cheaper than clutches.
Fixed and agree +1
06-25-2008, 09:20 AM
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Use the brakes, downshift to keep the transmission in the proper gear if I need to use it.
Or I just slide the transmission into neutral and use the brakes. Brake pads are cheaper than transmissions.
06-25-2008, 09:21 AM
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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.
putting it in nuetral wastes gas.
06-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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Yeah i break... way to much to put on tranny
06-25-2008, 09:23 AM
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Brakes are for stopping , clutch is for shifting.
Depending on the situation i do select the proper gear as i'm slowing down.
06-25-2008, 09:25 AM
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Transmission vs brakes is a monthly subject. There is no consensus.
06-25-2008, 09:27 AM
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neutral, then brake, and at slow crawls I'll slow down with the ebrake sometimes.
06-25-2008, 09:34 AM
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06-25-2008, 09:39 AM
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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
06-25-2008, 09:44 AM
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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.
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06-25-2008, 09:48 AM
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I use my ebrake all the time.
Foot brake is for women.