RE: sequential shift transmission conversion!

["Fry, Larry" <LEF@chem-tronics.com>]

The only practical reason I can come up with for downshifting/engine braking
is so that you are always in the correct gear for maximum power during the
deceleration process, in case you suddenly need that power.  You're right,
Scott, an engine is not a very efficient braking device, nor was it ever
intended to be.  Brakes, on the other hand, are.  (and I'd much rather wear
out and replace a set of pads than an engine...)

Larry  sandiego16V 

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott F. Williams [mailto:sfwilliams@home.com]
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 10:34 AM
To: pbureau@home.com; soltwede@privateI.com
Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: sequential shift transmission conversion!


The problem with engine braking (as opposed to "engine breaking") isn't so
much the chance of hurting the engine. The problem is that modulating the
decelleration force is difficult. For the life of me, I can not understand
why people do this. (Unless the brakes are prone to fading, etc.)
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> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Patrick Bureau
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 1:24 PM
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> Subject: RE: sequential shift transmission conversion!
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> Agreed downshifting is not bad for the engine, unless you rev it pass 5K
> (grin).. I do it all the time, and my break pad last 5 years.
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> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>
> To: "L. M. Lloyd" <ubik@austin.rr.com>
> CC: "Fry, Larry" <LEF@chem-tronics.com>,        "'Scirocco List'"
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> Subject: RE: sequential shift transmission conversion!
> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:03:39 -0600 (MDT)
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>  > The concept seems really interesting to me, but my question (having
>  > never used one) is if you are cruising in 5th, and have to come to a
>  > stop, do you have to ratchet it down four times, and will it kick
>  > into reverse if you ratchet it down five times instead of four? If
>  > so, that sounds like a real PITA.
>
> From reading the instructions on the site, I would say it is impossible to
> accidently go into reverse.  You have to pull up on a ring and downshift
> from 1st to get Reverse.  And yes, I am sure you would have to click down
> through the gears....I usually do this anyway on my stick cars...some
> people think engine braking is bad...I have done it since day one with now
> ill effects...clutches last the same, brake pads last longer.
>
> Eric
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