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Gary's right, the flywheel is built (more)... (archive)

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Posted by John Morrison on October 03, 2000 at 13:23:58:

In Reply to: Heel and toe under normal driving posted by Rafa on September 30, 2000 at 18:58:25:


Hello,

I was reading some info about heel and toe downshifting under normal driving. Some people think it is good, some think it's bad. What is your opinion on doing this to preserve mechanical components such as the clutch, and to minimize car imbalance by avoiding rear wheel skid with engine braking? Do you think that it is worse for the car than normal driving?

I am no genius about these matters, that's why I am looking for some experienced people's words.

...for low-end torque and is very heavy. This means that you can't get instant rev's by blipping the throttle. A short-throw shifter will reduce the time the engine has to slow down before you release the clutch.

Rafa.

77 530i
86 325e
94 525i





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