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Not to hijack the thread, but what about with downshifting? I've been driving a stick for 20 years, and this stick is definitely the most challenging I've come across. And

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Old 07-24-2012, 12:39 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Not to hijack the thread, but what about with downshifting?

I've been driving a stick for 20 years, and this stick is definitely the most challenging I've come across. And while I'm getting better at driving the car, downshifting in 'sport mode' is what I'm still not 100% clear on.

I get that the car will automatically match RPMs, but I'm not sure where the benefit is in that. Does it mean I'm not supposed to brake since the engine will essentially slow me down with the downshift? I normally brake a bit...since that's what I'm used to. Thinking maybe I should just not drive in sport mode haha
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