08-05-2005, 10:23 PM
wow, wish i got to this thread sooner.
when i said engine braking, i meant heel/toe downshifting into a lower gear, because i was under the impression that among other things the engine being forced to spin at a higher rpm provides some help in resisting continued forward movement, despite the flywheel effect that would be present....kinda like what Chan is talking about.
i did not mean letting the clutch out while the engine is at a lower rpm (like shift-locking in drift speak....that's not proper downshifting) or putting on the jake brake :lol:
when i said engine braking, i meant heel/toe downshifting into a lower gear, because i was under the impression that among other things the engine being forced to spin at a higher rpm provides some help in resisting continued forward movement, despite the flywheel effect that would be present....kinda like what Chan is talking about.
i did not mean letting the clutch out while the engine is at a lower rpm (like shift-locking in drift speak....that's not proper downshifting) or putting on the jake brake :lol:
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT