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Originally Posted by Fordified
Why would you even downshift when coming to a stop? I kick it into neutral (usually I'll blip the throttle and pop the shifter out without touching the clutch) and apply brakes. Rev matching and downshifting is annoying because you aren't racing, just driving. Brakes are MUCH easier to replace than a clutch.
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rev match down to 3rd, sometimes 2nd...heel-and-toe half the time just for the hell of it. good practice though...and btw i had a newer stage 1 clutch on a stock d16a6 so i wasnt worried about my clutch.
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Originally Posted by Fordified
Why would you even downshift when coming to a stop? I kick it into neutral (usually I'll blip the throttle and pop the shifter out without touching the clutch) and apply brakes. Rev matching and downshifting is annoying because you aren't racing, just driving. Brakes are MUCH easier to replace than a clutch.
MY NEW HERO!!!!! i try telling ppl that all the time.. "brakes are cheaper then piston rings.."
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Originally Posted by Ghetto 12A
and Qborofinest24...glad to hear it. your DA will already be used to my driving...
better move fast i might go scoop it up tomm... i got cash in hand...
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Originally Posted by Frank
Because it sounds fucking cool when a '67 Camaro is rolling up to a stop while scavenging in the mufflers!
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Yea..that very well could have been the most retarded idea I've ever heard, but .. do it anyway. -TheShow50h
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Originally Posted by Ghetto 12A
and Qborofinest24...glad to hear it. your DA will already be used to my driving...
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