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bodypainter · 09-12-2006, 01:52 AM

Here's what I do, FWIW.

I almost never coast in neutral. Instead, I downshift and use the engine to assist with braking. Why do this? Simple, you retain maximum control of your car at all times. If you're coasting along in neutral and of a sudden need power, you're screwed. I prefer to be the master of my equipment and ultimately my own destiny.

I don't skip gears when down (or up) shifting. I will instead go from 5th to 4th to 3rd etc. No double-clutching or heel-toe or whatever, just go through the gears. This reduces wear on the syncros in the long run. At a stoplight I will put the car in neutral and let the clutch out if it's clear I'm going to be sitting for more than a half minute or so.

I'm sure I burn a bit more gas with my method versus coasting to a stop, but that's okay with me.

09-12-2006, 01:52 AM	#30 (permalink)
bodypainter Psycho Location: Sarasota	Here's what I do, FWIW. I almost never coast in neutral. Instead, I downshift and use the engine to assist with braking. Why do this? Simple, you retain maximum control of your car at all times. If you're coasting along in neutral and of a sudden need power, you're screwed. I prefer to be the master of my equipment and ultimately my own destiny. I don't skip gears when down (or up) shifting. I will instead go from 5th to 4th to 3rd etc. No double-clutching or heel-toe or whatever, just go through the gears. This reduces wear on the syncros in the long run. At a stoplight I will put the car in neutral and let the clutch out if it's clear I'm going to be sitting for more than a half minute or so. I'm sure I burn a bit more gas with my method versus coasting to a stop, but that's okay with me.