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Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i
Im kinda confused, i coast to to slow down and i usually dont even touch the brakes because im letting my cars weight and inertia slow me down to the appropriate speed
Could you elaborate more on engine braking?? its a new term that never heard before
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Umm not to point this out but I suggest you review the laws of physics. Im a little fuzzy on the actual wording but one of the laws goes something like this "An object in motion, tends to stay in motion" so your statement of using weight and inertia to slow you down is.....what's the word.....dumb? Lol JK but seriously YES engine braking is the biggest factor, as well the rolling resistance of your tires, friction of wheel bearings, brake drag, and don't forget air resistance acting against the car. And I suggest you start by googling "engine braking". Haha good luck