Bagitupbaby

is downshifting bad for the clutch and engine?

ALMOST STOCK

I've been doing it for yrs and that I knowof it doesn't hurt a thing if done properly.

Bagitupbaby

does it wear out the clutch? or is it better to just go straight into neutral?

adumb

your over thinking... just drive however you want and have fun.

86 5.0L

if its just driving around town, not worth it, unnecessary engine wear and wasted fuel

88Mach1

I do it all the time. I don't know if it's bad, but it does sound cool.

mjr46

Down shifting is one of the ways you can save excessive use of the brakes which will help reduce the rotors heating up and warping ...anyway as long as you don't down downshift at high rpm's just so people notice you, you'll be fine. like the others say drive how you want...I've been doing it for years..I don't always hit every gear downshifting but nevertheless you'll be fine!!!

nitrous_bob

ez rule.......

if it chirps the tires ..... it's excessive

mudvayne1

I won't downshift until I know the tach won't go over 3000rpms. I normally don't downshift to first either, because the gear is too low.

CrazyCobraSpeed

you downshift like i do then... i never down shift to first cuz by the time im ready im at a stop so its not really downshifting... as for keeping it upfr 3000 grand i like to do that to be ez on gas and the tranny and the clutch