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<blockquote data-quote="Jimmysidecarr" data-source="post: 10118211" data-attributes="member: 11681"><p>I probably shouldn't even post in this thread since I have never used this technique. But here are my thoughts on it. </p><p>I have found with the 03/04 Cobra that there is practically no engine braking available due to the low compression small displacement engine. In the beginning I was actually startled by the lack of engine braking. </p><p></p><p>I have since then just down shifted while braking without bothering to blip and double clutch. I have yet to "GACK" a syncro. The T56 does not seem to care and I am not sure if I am giving up any time not heel toeing or not. I am able to bring the lower gear into play smoothly without upsetting my very softly sprung HEAVY car mid corner and smoothly apply the power fairly early so I have not even tried this yet.</p><p></p><p>I have read different opinions on this yet I see videos of race drivers still using this technique quite a bit.</p><p></p><p>Back in the top loader and T10 days I guess it was pretty necessary. On my T56 I have not seen or felt a problem.</p><p></p><p>So am I leaving a bunch of time on the table?:shrug:</p><p>Can you describe what exactly is being gained by taking these steps?</p><p>It seems quicker to me to just stuff it into gear and go. I use my brakes for braking since my engine just laughs at me when I down shift earlier. 8.5 to one compression and a 281 cube engine in a 3900 pound SLUG doesn't result in any deceleration that is worth bothering with.</p><p></p><p>I am open to learn though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jimmysidecarr, post: 10118211, member: 11681"] I probably shouldn't even post in this thread since I have never used this technique. But here are my thoughts on it. I have found with the 03/04 Cobra that there is practically no engine braking available due to the low compression small displacement engine. In the beginning I was actually startled by the lack of engine braking. I have since then just down shifted while braking without bothering to blip and double clutch. I have yet to "GACK" a syncro. The T56 does not seem to care and I am not sure if I am giving up any time not heel toeing or not. I am able to bring the lower gear into play smoothly without upsetting my very softly sprung HEAVY car mid corner and smoothly apply the power fairly early so I have not even tried this yet. I have read different opinions on this yet I see videos of race drivers still using this technique quite a bit. Back in the top loader and T10 days I guess it was pretty necessary. On my T56 I have not seen or felt a problem. So am I leaving a bunch of time on the table?:shrug: Can you describe what exactly is being gained by taking these steps? It seems quicker to me to just stuff it into gear and go. I use my brakes for braking since my engine just laughs at me when I down shift earlier. 8.5 to one compression and a 281 cube engine in a 3900 pound SLUG doesn't result in any deceleration that is worth bothering with. I am open to learn though. [/QUOTE]
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