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checuervo · 02-07-2008, 04:01 PM

About the engine braking issue, I remember listening to an episode of CarTalk a few years back, where they compared relying on engine braking versus relying on just the brakes. They basically concluded that both were equally good/bad for the car as a whole. So a mix seems the best bet.

I assume when people say "don't rely on engine braking, use your brakes" that you don't suggest pressing the clutch the entire time you brake... right?

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checuervo Private First Class 2 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 [0.00]	About the engine braking issue, I remember listening to an episode of CarTalk a few years back, where they compared relying on engine braking versus relying on just the brakes. They basically concluded that both were equally good/bad for the car as a whole. So a mix seems the best bet. I assume when people say "don't rely on engine braking, use your brakes" that you don't suggest pressing the clutch the entire time you brake... right? __________________ 2008 E93 335i, deep green, beige, sport, premium, cold, CA, nav, iPod, HD radio 1989 Ford Tempo, blue 1984 Toyota Van, brown 1982 Volvo Station wagon, yellow
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