Re: [NTLK] OT - Off Topic - Brakes

From: Adam Coleman (adamc_at_alphabetas.net)
Date: Tue Apr 23 2002 - 12:56:39 EDT


Absolutely correct Ed. :)

On 4/23/02 10:55 AM, "newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net" <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
wrote:

> by matching the rpm(engine speed)
> lower gear runs at higher rpm at the same travelling speed,
> one can downshift without using the clutch by stepping on the gas to
> increase the engine speed and when the engine reach the right rpm
> ....just shift with the clutch.
> it is a matter of timing, and listening to the engine
> ed.cheung
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 11:02 PM, Eric L. Strobel wrote:
>
>>
>> on 4/23/02 10:53 AM, Adam Coleman at adamc_at_alphabetas.net wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I always brake with my left foot just before I downshift...
>>>
>>
>> ??? Am I just dense? How can you downshift if your left foot is on the
>> brake? Or, for that matter, if your right foot is still on the gas?
>>
>> - Eric.
>>

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