Braking downshift and rear tires lockup

[JDM-dono]

Love your explanations Porsche. That was a really thorough explanation and you say that's lazy? I can't imagine what the explanation would be if you weren't lazy, it'd be so informative and epic

I'm definitely understanding what's going on, now just need to put it to practice.

On a separate topic, would love to talk to you about NA builds but we'll leave that to next time.

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by JDM-dono

Love your explanations Porsche. That was a really thorough explanation...

Thanks.

I strive to be helpful ... not combative.

It's always nice when someone takes the time to recognize my efforts. It's good to be appreciated.

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by sierra

Why change into 2nd at 80kph in normal driving?
That's taking it up to 6,000rpm and certainly needs rev matching to save loading the clutch and transmission. Try using 3rd instead which will still take the engine up to over 4,000rpm and give good engine braking without so much load on everything. It's probably the right gear for the turn too, it's very flexible if you're just cruising.

Came here to suggest 3rd as well. I bet he doesn't even need the clutch to engage 3rd smoothly at 18mph.

[86BRZ]

ABS kicks in because of the road? Just a thought...

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Porsche

Any questions?

This whole thread I've been bonking my noggin wondering how to lock the wheels at that speed...of course he would be just spinning them.

Totally deadly at higher speeds. First week I had the car, I accidentally shifted into 1st while being over eager in some local twisties; as soon as I started to let the clutch out I knew my mistake, but the car got sideways instantly. Clutched in and shifted to the right gear, correcting the steering wheel at the same time. Scary stuff. Don't play around not knowing what you're doing.

[dammitcubs]

2 words: Rev match