Downshifting?

[808BMW]

Cool, my mistake - learn something new everyday.

Good thing to know, in case you ever get a standalone ecu (I seem to remember someone asking why theres no fuel on decel... because that's how it's supposed to be)

[vivalegreg]

Cool, my mistake - learn something new everyday.

werd


im thinking about getting a clutch stop, sounds worth it...i just want to make sure i properly install it

[gstuning]

Rev matching = saves clutch
Engine braking = saves brake components

Engine parts are not designed to go only give torque they are only reciprocating metal parts rolling around,

[markseven]

werd

Yeah, I was way off...

[AndrewBird]

I downshift by revmatching all the time, AND redline it every day.

p.s. My goal around most corners is NOT to touch the brakes.

Ditto. I used to drive the ~3 miles to school without touching the brakes except when I had to make a complete stop. Traffic circles and revmatching FTW!

I also sit at lights in neutral with the clutch out as to not wear on the TO bearing.

[Ryan Stewart]

I do it more often than not, but not all the time.

[moatilliatta]

I used to think the engine ran lean while engine breaking. but there really isnt any accel load on it so...i dont think it would hut it.

I enginebreak when im having fun. other than that i coast to a stop in neutel

[MikeE30325i]

damn, i have learned a lot through this thread. thanks everybody. i downshifted a few times today, and i r3vmatched and it was pretty smooth.

also my buddy installed some solid aluminum trannt and motor mounts and his car sounded bad ass. though he took them off cause it was vibrating like a mofo.

[vivalegreg]

hmm, maybe didnt install them right?

i have learned a little bit too :)

[MikeE30325i]

hmm, maybe didnt install them right?

i have learned a little bit too :)

nah they were on right, he made them himself and everything. his dad owns "mode inc" it is a porsche modding company.they have 2 of them with 1400+ hp. its awesome. 7 sec passes.

so he knows his shit. he just didnt like them apparently

[nando]

werd


im thinking about getting a clutch stop, sounds worth it...i just want to make sure i properly install it

make your own

x1 50 cent bolt
x2 25 cent nuts
x1 rubber boot from a chair (I got a 4 pack for $2.00)

then all you need to do is cut a slit in the carpet where the clutch stop threads in, and set the height for just after the point where the clutch disengages. simple and cheap..

[german g]

rev matching is fun :-)

[MikeE30325i]

rev matching is fun :-)

i have been doing it lately, and it is pretty fun.

[Propwash]

I rev match gears a lot of the time in the e30. For a long time I did it every shift because I wanted to improve my technique, i don't even have to think about it now. In the race car often times I wont even use the clutch, i've gotten smooth enough we don't have any problems with breakage or wear. Often times the weak point in the drivetrain of a high output car is the clutch, so we stay off it. I use engine braking around town ALL the time cuz it save brakes, clutch, drivetrain.

[MikeE30325i]

I rev match gears a lot of the time in the e30. For a long time I did it every shift because I wanted to improve my technique, i don't even have to think about it now. In the race car often times I wont even use the clutch, i've gotten smooth enough we don't have any problems with breakage or wear. Often times the weak point in the drivetrain of a high output car is the clutch, so we stay off it. I use engine braking around town ALL the time cuz it save brakes, clutch, drivetrain.

sounds good.