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Originally Posted by Riftur
Down shifting puts extra wear on the clutch and brakes are much cheaper to change than the clutch. I myself love downshifting but be prepared to go through clutches much faster.
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Bull! There is no more strain put on a clutch by downshifting then there is up shifting. Not sure when this myth came about but believe it coincides with the invention of the internet. The clutch is designed to do both not just one.
People have the same thoughts about engine braking. "You are putting strain on it". The strain of braking revs is worse that the strain of acceleration revs? How does that work?