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Old 04-29-2015, 04:29 PM   #14
BIGJake111
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Originally Posted by jb92563 View Post

In the Manual I downshift and engine brake a lot but I'm more worried about distracted drivers rear ending me so I apply a little brake for the tail lights so they get the message that I'm slowing down.

I find braking to where I can grab third at about 3.4k rpm then easing off the throttle is the most effective way to slow the car with a bit of brakes for the last bit. As you have mentioned my only worry is people not seeing me brake from behind.... However, I usually have some distance between me and the next car back so I don't need to worry about that [emoji106]🏼
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