Re:Apple CarPlay
by pistle on Monday March 03, 2014 @11:06AM
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Down-shifting puts extra stress on transmission and engine components which are far harder to replace than brake pads.
If you're heading down a long slope, sure, use the lower gears to add control.
If you're just trying to come down from your amazing commute freeway race into the clover leaf... use the brakes for braking. Most people downshift incorrectly and add unneeded wear to their clutch.
There's few enough sticks out there already... don't leave me one with a beat up clutch.
Re:Apple CarPlay
by acct on Monday March 03, 2014 @03:31PM
(#7336235)
Irrelevant amounts of so. Any driving school teaches using engine braking for increased fuel efficiency and decreased wear of brakes. Manual clutches still last for far longer than even high-end automatic ones.
If you're heading down a long slope, sure, use the lower gears to add control.
If you're just trying to come down from your amazing commute freeway race into the clover leaf... use the brakes for braking. Most people downshift incorrectly and add unneeded wear to their clutch.
There's few enough sticks out there already... don't leave me one with a beat up clutch.