Properly decelerating in an STi - Page 2

Devilchrist · 11-19-2004, 02:37 PM

best way to stop this car is mash on the brakes.. the ABS will do the work. as for engine breaking along with the brakes... save your clutch.. car's brake distance depends on friction between tires and road not how big the brake is..

Franklin · 07-18-2005, 11:30 PM

What about slowing down while in gear (without downshifting)? I've always wondered if that wears down anything? Thanks

_Franklin

FujiApples · 07-19-2005, 03:14 AM

if u slow down on gear it will not mess up anything on your car, as long as u stay in the proper rpm band... it will make weird sounds as the clutch is slowing the gear down...

and another thing.. this is an STi... put it on neutral goin downhill at 80 mph and have the confidence that the car will handle just fine..

Franklin · 07-19-2005, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FujiApples

if u slow down on gear it will not mess up anything on your car, as long as u stay in the proper rpm band... it will make weird sounds as the clutch is slowing the gear down...

Stay in the proper RPM band? What is it and why? I usually slow down when I'm in 5th or 6th. I let it go all the way down to around 1,500 RPM then go to neutral. Sorry for asking a lot of questions, I just like learning about stuff whether or not it it's important.

_Franklin

520sti · 07-19-2005, 08:42 AM

jlcool007 · 07-19-2005, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sands

The only reason to heal-toe is to be in the right gear when you want to accelerate through a corner or after an emergency situation on a freeway, etc.

heel-toe is waht racing drivers use because it does infact make less wear and tear on the tranny rather than just shifting from 4 to 3 while dropping the clutch rather than matching the revs,

-spyder
dont quote me on anything

TheRipler · 08-17-2005, 08:23 AM

For almost every car, the most powerfull force it can apply is negative acceleration via the brakes. How quickly you'll be able to stop is mostly dependent upon the tires, and how much grip they have on the ground. Modern hydraulic brake systems don't have much trouble exceeding this limit. If you're only trying to slow down, engine braking will not help you stop quicker.

Now if you loose your brakes, the situation may be different.

11-19-2004, 02:37 PM	#16
Devilchrist Amateur STI Driver Posts: 44 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	best way to stop this car is mash on the brakes.. the ABS will do the work. as for engine breaking along with the brakes... save your clutch.. car's brake distance depends on friction between tires and road not how big the brake is.. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-17-2005, 08:23 AM	#22
TheRipler Junior STI Driver Car: LandShark STi Fav Mod: GT40R Location: DFW Posts: 122 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	For almost every car, the most powerfull force it can apply is negative acceleration via the brakes. How quickly you'll be able to stop is mostly dependent upon the tires, and how much grip they have on the ground. Modern hydraulic brake systems don't have much trouble exceeding this limit. If you're only trying to slow down, engine braking will not help you stop quicker. Now if you loose your brakes, the situation may be different. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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07-18-2005, 11:30 PM	#17
Franklin Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Hate Location: Floridrizzle Posts: 1,067 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	What about slowing down while in gear (without downshifting)? I've always wondered if that wears down anything? Thanks _Franklin

07-19-2005, 03:14 AM	#18
FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 238 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	if u slow down on gear it will not mess up anything on your car, as long as u stay in the proper rpm band... it will make weird sounds as the clutch is slowing the gear down... and another thing.. this is an STi... put it on neutral goin downhill at 80 mph and have the confidence that the car will handle just fine..

07-19-2005, 08:42 AM	#20
520sti Amateur STI Driver Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Spec C Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 28 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)