Opinions on downshifting

Originally Posted by ryan0 id row through the gears just to let the motor do some of the braking, and save some of the brakes. i would also be willing

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02-28-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan0

id row through the gears just to let the motor do some of the braking, and save some of the brakes.

i would also be willing to bet that you could brake later and stop harder if you use the motor as an aid.

Don't you generally not want to be engine braking on track?

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