]Dashik said:Heh, so you think your experiance makes up for knowlegde ? So why do experianced drivers still tailgate?![]()
Trouble with experiance is that she's a harsh Mistress, She gives the test first then the lesson!
the trouble with using the gears to slow the car is there's a risk that you change down to early and lock the driving wheels. Where as if you wait until you reach the right speed you retain much more control and a better line if braking into a corner etc. Also it less gear changes so less wear and tear!
Try roadcraft or any good driving manual racing or otherwise and they all say the sane thing. Right gear, right speed, right place, right time!
eh? So I tailgate now do I?


Depending on the driving conditions you use the appropriate technique, some corners I just drop down through the gears and hit the apex cleanly, others I clearly have to brake before the corner to obtain the correct speed to enter it. What I was objecting to was that engine braking is an evil thing. Dropping down through the gears, engine popping, is a very much enjoyable part of cross country driving. It shouldn't be dismissed.