RABoon Posted October 16, 2004 Posted October 16, 2004 Engine braking every time. Just for the over-run pop and crackle How long can it take to change a gearbox anyway Quote
samcooke Posted October 16, 2004 Posted October 16, 2004 esp on a fwd car keeping it in gear is vital as it help prevent the wheels locking up Assuming no ABS. Quote
scruffythefirst Posted October 16, 2004 Posted October 16, 2004 Assuming no ABS. ABS added 4 - 5 car lengths to the braking distance iirc. Quote
I.S.M Posted October 16, 2004 Posted October 16, 2004 depends on what car in what scenario. Without knowing for sure, i d tempted to say that 100%engine braking is fairly damaging to engine bottom end - it will atleast reduce running hours. Quote
JonnyBoy Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 my midget and beetle has *fa* brakes, so i learned from a young age.. well.. younger than i am now to engine brake.. double declutch etc etc. I still do all that in the westfield. I find engine braking far smoother than wheel braking whatever i'm driving. In an automatic, i'll generally turn off the O/D as opposed to touching the brakes if i need to reduce speed. I definately engine brake on steep descents. Just got back from a week roadtrip of the rockies, its funny to smell the burning brakes on peoples cars who dont use the gears to their advantage. Quote
felters Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 I definately engine brake on steep descents. Just got back from a week roadtrip of the rockies, its funny to smell the burning brakes on peoples cars who dont use the gears to their advantage. Although there are a few auto boxes in the US... Quote
JonnyBoy Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Although there are a few auto boxes in the US... you can still play with the gears though.. Quote
sedsy Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 On motorway i use my windscreen as a brake come to think of it on most roads when i am traveling above 60 this window is great !! But i do use the gears and brakes but try not to over rev it Quote
ChrisF Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Again, as someone who comes from the rally school, I always use a combination of gear change / engine and brakes to slow me down...It is also probably a hang up from the poor brakes I had in my earlier cars. This method does improve my stopping distances no end. After 21 years of 'hard driving' I've never knowingly had damage as a result. Saves me £££ in brake upgrades Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 I always used to use the engine/gears to slow, but since driving my Busa I have found that the engine doesn't slow you much. So now I have learnt to use the brakes, just ask anyone who has had a ride in it Quote
scott beeland Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 I always used to use the engine/gears to slow, but since driving my Busa I have found that the engine doesn't slow you much. So now I have learnt to use the brakes, just ask anyone who has had a ride in it Errrr that'll be me Quote
PhilH Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Im an observer for the local IAM.The advanced technique is definatly Brakes/Gear/Acceleration.All are seperate operations and enable both hands on the wheel when braking and esp in corners and rounderbouts.When done correctly is a far better system but its hard to shake old habits know. Westfields tho go round corners so quick you dont need brakes anyway. (wot am i saying il get struck off! Quote
Enterpryse Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Depends on how I'm driving that day and how quickly I want to get around the corners, Worth considering; Pads are cheap and dead easy to replace. A clutch or T9 box on the other hand.......... Quote
studbuckle Posted October 18, 2004 Posted October 18, 2004 Most modern engines are designed for fuel efficency and have little engine braking. Therefore, use the gears to slow down is fairly useless. Much better to use the brakes. My V8 OTOH slows down so damn fast when you lift off I dont use the brakes much at all. Quote
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