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How Do I Downshift Properly?

TO CLEAR THINGS UP It seems that when I want to brake fast from 70-20MPH shifting from 6-2nd is a motion of one gear after the other, constant clutching... is

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How Do I Downshift Properly?

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09-13-2014, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 35 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 12	TO CLEAR THINGS UP It seems that when I want to brake fast from 70-20MPH shifting from 6-2nd is a motion of one gear after the other, constant clutching... is that what im supposed to do? or am I doing something wrong? And how Am I supposed to brake and blip throttle at the same time? The pedals arent exactly strategically placed in my favor. Do I even blip the throttle? or do I just wait to match my speed to proper lower gear?

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