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1BAD89 · 01-22-2002, 11:53 PM

You know, I was paying attention how I come to a stop or when I get ready to turn, and I downshift. But everytime this topic comes up I picture someone going like 65, and throwing it in 2nd to slow down, instead of applyng the brakes. I use both, but I don't abuse it when I shift down.

01-22-2002, 11:53 PM	#12
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	You know, I was paying attention how I come to a stop or when I get ready to turn, and I downshift. But everytime this topic comes up I picture someone going like 65, and throwing it in 2nd to slow down, instead of applyng the brakes. I use both, but I don't abuse it when I shift down.