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Engine braking or using Neutral and Brakes?

Right, but there is no need to row through the gears, even when anticipating acceleration. Just downshift to the appropriate gear when necessary. Practice is good. The OP summed it

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Old 03-06-2010, 02:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Right, but there is no need to row through the gears, even when anticipating acceleration. Just downshift to the appropriate gear when necessary. Practice is good. The OP summed it up perfectly already though, brakes are cheaper than a clutch.
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