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Fin · Jan 1st, 2007, 09:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

As I intimated in the other Thread ...

It was my Driving instructor who instilled in me to try and use Engine Braking over Pedal Braking as much as possible.
The main benefit, to my knowledge, being a safer technique as it minimises the chances of any skidding arising from Brake lock up.
Now whether this is still as relevant in these days of ABS I`m not sure, but I believe that especially in Icy Conditions, Engine Braking still pays Dividends.

Oh definitely. Any situation where the chances of losing traction are higher, such as icy/snow. Then again whenever those conditions exist I rarely change past 2nd or 3rd anyway

We need to detail mileage too.

The FINI has about 25000 miles, same clutch as it left the factory.

Jan 1st, 2007, 09:54 PM	#4
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original) As I intimated in the other Thread ... It was my Driving instructor who instilled in me to try and use Engine Braking over Pedal Braking as much as possible. The main benefit, to my knowledge, being a safer technique as it minimises the chances of any skidding arising from Brake lock up. Now whether this is still as relevant in these days of ABS I`m not sure, but I believe that especially in Icy Conditions, Engine Braking still pays Dividends. Oh definitely. Any situation where the chances of losing traction are higher, such as icy/snow. Then again whenever those conditions exist I rarely change past 2nd or 3rd anyway We need to detail mileage too. The FINI has about 25000 miles, same clutch as it left the factory.