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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk
I was taught, however, not to use downshifting as a means to braking. So say I'm driving in 6th gear... I normally slow for a turn using only my brake and then quickly downshift to my exit gear (usually 2nd or 3rd) to pull out of the turn with some good torque.
Should I be downshifting through the braking process? I feel like I don't know how to drive anymore! LOL.
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Dude, yes - downshift while braking. I'm not sure who taught you the process you are using now, but it is wrong. Maybe you just misunderstood or something, I don't know. But it is 100% correct to downshift while you are braking. Doing this is far from using the transmission and engine as a means for braking. I mean, sure, they will play a small role, but this is necessary if you want to be in the right gear for your current speed. You should always downshift as early as it makes sense to do so. In other words, keeps the revs up, up, up. As you slow and RPM begins to fall, grab that minus paddle.