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Old 04-08-2016, 04:18 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by RichardsFRS View Post

Only thing I disagree with is braking before clutching. I always clutch let the car come down and if it can't come down fast enough I'll tap the breaks to enter my next gear speed. I have never and probably will never brake then clutch
Disagree with what?

How you downshift is entirely dependent on your driving needs.

Regular downshift as you coast, you don't need brakes.
Downshift at the track? You need to brake first then downshift as you are braking so you maintain maximum velocity at all times.

-alex
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