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Old 11-14-2012, 03:56 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Enigmus View Post
I rather use my brakes than put unnecessary load on the transmission and engine. Brakes nowadays last a phenomenally long time.
It's not an unnecessary load at all; as long as you downshift properly within the revs... These engines are meant to be rev'ed... lol
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