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Re: "Downshifting" an automatic 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be Will on  Wed Oct 31 17:30 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Well think of this guys. If you downshift to slow down, your engine will have to work at a higher RPM, in the lower gear, to catch up to speed with your car, therefore it will eat more gas. If you use your brakes, you will work them hard going downhill. Whats the solution? Put on the Bilsteins, Eibachs, OMP Strut brace, Anti sways, put 'er in N, and speed down the mountain like you're in Gran Turismo. :)

Will





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New &quot;Downshifting&quot; an automatic [850][1995]
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