Sorry the table came out like crap (should've previewed).

___________________________Engine RPM __| Trans Input RPM | Diff. input RPM
_________________________(flywheel RPM) |_ (clutch RPM)___|
Normal Downshift - ______________1500_______1500____________3500
Downshift w/ Rev-Match - ________3500_______1500____________3500
Downshift w/ DC & Rev-Match - ___3500_______3500____________3500

Brakes are cheap and easy to replace.
Clutch is more expensive and harder to replace.

If you can perfectly rev-match go ahead and down-shift.

I don't agree or disagree with any methods. I downshift and break when driving my car fast and hard. I put it in neutral and brake when I am cruising around.

Wild Weasel wrote:For those who said when they're braking they just put in the clutch, go to neutral, and then just use the brakes... that's absolutely wrong and there's no benefit to it at all.

unless your stopping fast, then you are using your brake pads to slow down your engine too. or at least it feels like it to me.


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