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Originally Posted by evan
I only downshift if I'd have to stop to avoid hitting something. Brakes are cheap, let everything else rest :]
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Forgive me if I'm not understanding your reply, but it seems as though we're talking about different things. It seems as though you're talking about downshifting for engine braking, since you mention "brakes are cheap." We're not talking about engine braking, we're talking about downshifting to get the revs up and get into the power band, so you can pass people or just to have extra acceleration for whatever purpose. Two completely different things.
I agree that with the Brembos these cars come with (the SS, that is), engine braking is probably not worth it that much. I would definitely rather change a set of brake pads, instead of a clutch or drive line parts. But kicking it into a lower gear, rev matching, easing out the clutch, and giving it gas to take off quickly to pass a slowpoke on the highway is something completely different than downshifting to use engine braking to slow down.