Downshift vs neutral roll - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 12-13-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, @Tcoat so, NOW can the thread end ...... ??

humfrz

The fun part is that my original draft of that post ended in:
and then @humfrz will show up and say "back in my day"....

Ultramaroon · 12-13-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

Would we get along better if we all drove automatics?

We'd argue over the proper way to ride a bus.

soulreapersteve · 12-13-2015, 10:58 PM

*awkwardly walks into room*

Hi guys! May I join in the conversation? I drive an auto and I downshift when coming to a stop also!

humfrz · 12-14-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

The fun part is that my original draft of that post ended in:
and then @humfrz will show up and say "back in my day"....

Oh, ya .... we would have to have a flashback ......

humfrz

humfrz · 12-14-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

*awkwardly walks into room*

Hi guys! May I join in the conversation? I drive an auto .........

NO!

Packofcrows · 12-14-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Concorazon

Which should be done and why? Just trying to pick up the best habits.

Fist, HAHAHAHA

ok, now that thats over...

Always engine/transmission brake. Downshift to slow down until 2nd. Then you can neutral brake until 0 kph/mph. Of course, dont just let your car brake by itself, also apply brakes.

Why?

That's what todays manual car are designed to do. Plus, its the safe thing to do.

soulreapersteve · 12-14-2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

NO!

aslanteye · 12-14-2015, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trust86

If you roll in neutral, sell the FRS and buy a Prius
Done.
Mods close thread

Instructions unclear bought a Koenigsegg instead. Still neutral rolling.

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CBRZY · 12-14-2015, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lukey86

Downshift for sure, helps you stop quicker and adds just a little bit extra to the life of your brakes because you dont need to push as hard on the pedal. These cars are so light, in fact, it's possible to come almost to a complete stop just using your gears, but thats the truck driver coming out in me lol. Plus with a nice exhaust it sounds better too

I rather wear my brakes out than wear the clutch out.
$$$$$$$

humfrz · 12-14-2015, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Now I feel bad ...... yes, you may join in ....... but, you're on your own .....

If "they" start slapping you around with their "short shifters" and kicking you with their double clutching legs and heel & toe feet ...... you may just want to slip into "D" and move on out .......

humfrz

lukey86 · 12-14-2015, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRZY

I rather wear my brakes out than wear the clutch out.
$$$$$$$

Whatever wear and tear downshifting will do to your clutch is negligible. Not doing it might add a week to the life of your clutch which after a couple hundred thousand miles is nothing. Same goes for the bottom end for whoever mentioned that. I'll happily compromise a tiny amount of wear and tear for good driving practices any day, but each to their own I guess

Eighty 6 · 12-14-2015, 03:14 AM

I agree with pack of crows not only because she's right but because she's super cute. Call me biased...

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It needs to become second nature in racecar, imagine trying to slow down at high speed by using only your brakes. You will also keep your brakes in good condition in case you ever really need to use them. All you'll do by using your gears is burn a bit more fuel.

changy · 12-14-2015, 04:42 AM

Neutral roll, turn off engine.

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RichardsFRS · 12-14-2015, 08:26 AM

If I'm stoping I go into neutral and just stop. If I'm driving most times I just down shift. My wife likes to roll thru the gears at a stop. When driving she's goes to neautral and downshifts

12-14-2015, 03:14 AM	#40
Eighty 6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Gt86 Location: Outer space Posts: 447 Thanks: 811 Thanked 445 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I agree with pack of crows not only because she's right but because she's super cute. Call me biased... It needs to become second nature in racecar, imagine trying to slow down at high speed by using only your brakes. You will also keep your brakes in good condition in case you ever really need to use them. All you'll do by using your gears is burn a bit more fuel.

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