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With syncro rev its not much stress on tranny to downshift and engine brake. Because its effectively matching road speed to motor speed, the clutch wear should be minimal. This

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Old 03-06-2010, 12:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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With syncro rev its not much stress on tranny to downshift and engine brake. Because its effectively matching road speed to motor speed, the clutch wear should be minimal. This will also save the brake pads considerably. I had to get my rotors turned not too long ago, and the pads looked basically new after almost a year of driving.


edit: in the end, pads are cheaper than a clutch, but this is just my $0.02
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