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Old 10-07-2014, 11:04 PM   #14
AdrianG
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Originally Posted by 7thgear View Post
see I just stay in whatever gear I'm in while braking... then shift into whatever gear I need for exit before I finish my braking


I don't understand why people go 5-4-3-2


the engine braking in production cars is negligible
It's best to downshift so that you're always in an appropriate gear to accelerate. If someone is about to smash into you from behind you can abandon your turn and accelerate to avoid the collision.



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