Re: Downshifting vs Braking.....
The only time you should be downshifting to reduce speed is when entering a
turn where you are going to be accelerating immediately. A technique
usually used in sports cars or somthing a bit better handling than most of
our oletrucks.
Brakes are a lot cheaper than transmissions, and it's a lot easier to change
a set of pads or shoes than a clutch.
I would rather use the brakes, which were designed for slowing, than a
transmission which was designed for converting power.
Just my 2 bits.
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Miq Millman miq@teleport.com
Tualatin, OR
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