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Old 03-25-2012, 09:20 AM   #286 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pjbgravely View Post
Engine braking is a way to slow the vehicle without using the brakes.
I don't think that stress is good for the camshaft and other connected bits.

Never do that in a Porsche 911, very bad for the engine and transmission, mostly the transmission. Many new 911 owners have found this out the hard way (expensive way).

Brakes are on a car for a reason, use them - brake pads are replaceable and acceptable wear items. Brake pads are cheaper than transmission work too.

Tyler, the title of this tread tells me that you would enjoy the movie "Your Highness" (comedy). I watched the unrated version on BluRay yesterday, my wife claimed it to be a "guy movie". Natalie Portman has some good lines in it too.

Your car is looking loved again, keep it going on.
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