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Old 06-19-2012, 05:08 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by garsh0p View Post
Another question: How do you properly slow down to make a turn? Let's say I'm getting to a left turn light at ~50mph or so while I'm in 5th gear. I want to make the turn in 3rd gear? How can i accomplish this smoothly? It is bad to let out the clutch slowly while I'm braking and shifting from 5th to 3rd?
While in 5 @ 50mph: floor the clutch and nail the gas once then into 3 and let go of the clutch, all while maintaining proper rpms. The engine will slow you down some and apply brakes as needed.

Once you get very good at that you can try heel-toeing without being overly rough.
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