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Brakes are for stopping, gears are for going. Downshifting only slows the rear wheels and if done improperly at the edge of adhesion can put you in a spin. Brakes on the other hand act on all four wheels and will not disturb the balance of the car as much as locking up the rear wheels would. ABS improves the efficiency of the brakes and traction control completes the trifecta of controlling the car at the limits.
Smile all you want but downshifting to slow is just bad technique.
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2001 Boxster S 3.6L, Zeintop
"Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls." - Stirling Moss
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