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Stll having big problems downshifting

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Steve C, Mar 10, 2013.

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  1. Sep 22, 2019 #61
    Bamanator

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    Well? It's been 6 years now. Did you ever figure it out?
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2019 #61
    starmac

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    I down shift to slow down all the time, why would you not, but then I buy my own brake shoes too. lol

    I guess I have driven grossly wrong for over 40 years, and will just keep on keeping on.
    how do you down shift going down a 10% or better grade, without using your left foot on the brake, just asking?
    These are nothing like driving a car with an auto, I do not use my left foot in any type of 4 wheeler, unless I am floating gears.
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2019 #62
    FlaSwampRat

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    When I was taught to drive that was the biggest no no. They would still it into our heads that brakes are cheaper than clutches. I don't think any of us listened but they tried lol.
     
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  6. Sep 23, 2019 #63
    starmac

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    Well, my truck would be what you call in severe duty use, and I have a little over 700,000 on the clutch, so I am money ahead I reckon. lol
     
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