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Old 28-05-2008, 08:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
Izo Azlion
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Default Re: Changing down through the gears.

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Originally Posted by waynne View Post
When you approach a junction do you change down through the gears? I've noticed the following.

1) Just brake and dip the clutch at the last minute.
2) Change down 4th, 2nd 1st
3) Put car into second or third depending on speed and dip clutch at the last minute.

Which were you taught to do and which method do you use?
Taught the first one but if i think the light is about to change i try and stay in second as i roll to the light.
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