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ChrisSlicks · 07-07-2012, 09:51 AM

I have experienced your issue on track, but only with high RPM downshifts. High RPM downshifts under heavy braking generates compression drag in the engine which increases the chance of locking up the rear wheels and engaging ABS. Depending on what the ABS controller feels like it may reduce overall brake force to compensate.

So, save your downshifts for later in the braking. It doesn't sound as cool but the car will work better.

07-07-2012, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I have experienced your issue on track, but only with high RPM downshifts. High RPM downshifts under heavy braking generates compression drag in the engine which increases the chance of locking up the rear wheels and engaging ABS. Depending on what the ABS controller feels like it may reduce overall brake force to compensate. So, save your downshifts for later in the braking. It doesn't sound as cool but the car will work better. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 07-07-2012 at 01:58 PM.