Opinions on downshifting

ryan0

'generally'? hard to say.

in corners.. no.. in a straight line.. why not?

let's say my brakes are cooking and I have only a few laps to go... do i let the engine do some of the work?

on the other hand... let's say my motor/trans is running how and I only have a few laps to go... do i just hold the clutch in and let the motor idle while i brake?


I would say try learn to do everything.. if you can be comfortable with it, and it works.. great. if it sketches you out while braking.. don't do it.

but as far as i know (in regards to the OP)... there is no point in going thru gears if you don't release the clutch... and synchros won't wear out by skipping gears.