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Originally posted by End User
I've been told to avoid downshifting to slow the car down (eg. Shifting from 4th, to 3rd to 2nd to decrease your speed), which makes sense I guess.
Your brakes cost alot less to replace than your gearbox and various drivetrain components.
Never change gears without using the clutch. Your left foot should not be doing something so important that you cannot press the clutch.
If you drive an older model manual, learn to double clutch. Your synchros will thank you for it.
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I don't believe that a bit......on my motorcycles I do this all the time (one older triumph and a yamaha) and I haven't blown out the gearbox yet....every mechanic I have known says downshifting doesn't hurt.