View Poll Results: Do you engine brake?
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Engine braking...
#41
I've only owned automatics, so I don't really know much about downshifting, but I test drove a car that I was looking into buying that was a manual and the guy (who had only owned manuals) was trying to teach me to engine brake / down shift when coming to a stop or slowing down. His reasoning was that it gave me, the driver, more control over the vehicle. When you downshift, the wheels are still being controlled by the gears in the tranny, so if you have the foot off of the gas, the tranny is bringing the car back down, faster than it would if you were to have it in neutral. It didn't make much sense until after I tried it and got used to it. I felt much more in control when I downshifted than when I had it in neutral. Of course that is what brakes are for and you should not really be worried about wearing brakes (they are so inexpensive!), but for your own safety and the well being of the car, downshifting should be practiced so you don't lose control of the vehicle. I do it (I turn off overdrive) when I'm coming down a ramp or an incline and it decreases my stopping time/distance and gives me the feeling of more control. Neutral should only be engaged when the vehicle isn't moving (or isn't moving over 10 mph). But hey, it's your car; do what you will.
#42
Well said drizzle. I should have pointed that out too.
It's really a controll thing...plus when you are downshifted
for a turn or possible stop, you are already in the gear you
need to accelerate back up to cruising speed.
It's really a controll thing...plus when you are downshifted
for a turn or possible stop, you are already in the gear you
need to accelerate back up to cruising speed.
#43
Just remembered another reason I engine brake...
When I am moving a bit faster than the speed limit and I spot a police car (marked or unmarked), I either drop it down a gear and rev match, or just hit the OD Off button if I'm in one of my company's vehicles. This way I adjust my speed to "not so noticeable" without calling much attention to my car because this way I avoid iluminating the brakes lightsand the vehicle won't "nose dive"!
When I am moving a bit faster than the speed limit and I spot a police car (marked or unmarked), I either drop it down a gear and rev match, or just hit the OD Off button if I'm in one of my company's vehicles. This way I adjust my speed to "not so noticeable" without calling much attention to my car because this way I avoid iluminating the brakes lightsand the vehicle won't "nose dive"!
#45
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You should always always rev match. . . it doesn't help overall braking that much, but it can take some of the burden off the brakes. . .
Secondly, during high speed driving(or racing), less burden on the brakes means less heat, which means that you can save your brakes for when you need them. . . otherwise they would overheat faster.
No, engine braking does not hurt the engine. And yes, I use it all the time. But done correctly, it's not like I can stop without using the brakes at all.
Secondly, during high speed driving(or racing), less burden on the brakes means less heat, which means that you can save your brakes for when you need them. . . otherwise they would overheat faster.
No, engine braking does not hurt the engine. And yes, I use it all the time. But done correctly, it's not like I can stop without using the brakes at all.
#46
Originally Posted by jackmott
engine braking will waste gas and wear out tranny synchros faster.
so, there is no rational reason to engine brake, unless you find it particularly fun.
so, there is no rational reason to engine brake, unless you find it particularly fun.
Being in the right gear at the right time is very important, slow coasting in gear is not destrutive to the tranny. All truckers engine brake, vehicles with automatic transmissions engine brake and most motorcyclist engine brake, these engines and trannies don't seem to brake down any sooner.
#47
Originally Posted by mikochu
Do you guys coast, as well? Like, I'll disengage the clutch, go into neutral, and just cruise...
Also, when you guys brake, do you guys disengage the clutch (if you're not in neutral)...?
Also, when you guys brake, do you guys disengage the clutch (if you're not in neutral)...?
hope that helps
#49
Originally Posted by CorollasBest
I engine break all the time also. It doesn't do anything to your tranny or synchros as long as you know how to rev-match. only downside is it burns gas, woohoo
I kinda knew that, guess I'm just a bit of a dunce!
#55
Originally Posted by mikochu
Do you guys coast, as well? Like, I'll disengage the clutch, go into neutral, and just cruise...
Also, when you guys brake, do you guys disengage the clutch (if you're not in neutral)...?
Also, when you guys brake, do you guys disengage the clutch (if you're not in neutral)...?
#56
engine braking = rear ended
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
#57
Originally Posted by mo2
engine braking = rear ended
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
1> stop doing all that crap and drive.
2> Back the Fsk up, I'll engine brake on purpose if some Azz is tailgating me.
3> Pay attention to driving.
#58
Originally Posted by mo2
engine braking = rear ended
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
why your not telling the person behind you on a cell phone drinking coffe and change radio stations while trying to stay awake your slowing down why do you think its illegal to have busted tail lights
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