Downshifting?

[Havoc1]

Less weight and small displacement is probably the biggest reason. The 4cyl in my Tacoma just revs higher when down shifting as well. Nothing like my big block V8 would do, that’s for sure.

Yea, I miss my Mustang lol

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[Techun]

In a manual car, when coming to a stop I either stay in my current gear until ~1500 then clutch in or if it's a downhill I pick one gear to downshift to and clutch in at 1500.

People that just throw it in neutral OR go through tons of gears every stop are wrong.


One weird question I have, in my auto bronco, if I put it in neutral at speed why doesn't my engine go to idle rpm?

 

[Moto26]

One weird question I have, in my auto bronco, if I put it in neutral at speed why doesn't my engine go to idle rpm?

Hmm, haven’t tried that, but perhaps it’s programmed that way so that if you drop it back into D it’s rev-matched to your speed so it’s easier on the transmission? Just a WAG…

 

[TrailRaider]

EPA and Emissions regulations has a large part why downshifting in modern vehicles is vastly different than it was in older vehicles. Rapid changes in the combustion process is much more "dirty" than a slow, controlled process. The average vehicle is built to conform with those regulations and requirements. More sporty vehicles (of which the Bronco is not a part of) give a better drive experience by leaning away from the EPA conforming family sedan. As tech improves, the line between the two will get smaller, until the next round of EPA/emissions revisions.

 

[FJCruiser]

Lower compression ratio on TA engines.

Noticed you waited almost two years for your Bronco. I bet it was worth it! Good luck.

 

[wetdog]

I was taught you should not just pop it in neutral and coast all the way to the stop.
Down shifting ensures you stay in the proper rpm band if you need to quickly accelerate for some reason. Sure you can look at your speed and know which gear you'll need to be in but that takes time. In an emergency you may need that power immediately to avoid an accident.
The being slowed down by the engine and a little less wear on the brakes is a side benefit, not the ultimate goal.
At least that's what I was taught.

Thats the right way ,the lazy way is just put it neutral and coast to light lol.
I was taught use all gears up and down.

 

[FJCruiser]

I rely on engine breaking often in my 2011 6MT FJ Cruiser with 275 hp and a 3.5L V-6. Downshifting to slow down is one of the main advantages of a manual transmission. Been driving manuals since 1975.

 

[Techun]

Thats the right way ,the lazy way is just put it neutral and coast to light lol.
I was taught use all gears up and down.

Using all gears to go back down is insane lol.

 

[Sooner]

Noticed you waited almost two years for your Bronco. I bet it was worth it! Good luck.

Still waiting, should be at the dealer this week. It’s been sitting in OKC for a week I’m the rail yard.

 

[dgorsett]

EPA and Emissions regulations has a large part why downshifting in modern vehicles is vastly different than it was in older vehicles. Rapid changes in the combustion process is much more "dirty" than a slow, controlled process. The average vehicle is built to conform with those regulations and requirements. More sporty vehicles (of which the Bronco is not a part of) give a better drive experience by leaning away from the EPA conforming family sedan. As tech improves, the line between the two will get smaller, until the next round of EPA/emissions revisions.

Exactly. I've noticed in all my newer rigs, AT, MT big Cid or small they don't compression brake very well. The fly by wire throttle will open up to prevent a 'loaded up' dirty burn. My 2015 F250 v-8 is particularly bad coming down a steep trail in first gear 4L, it will actually hold back better in second.

 

[FJCruiser]

Still waiting, should be at the dealer this week. It’s been sitting in OKC for a week I’m the rail yard.

Soon you'll have the top off and will be cruising up and down the road.

 

[wetdog]

Using all gears to go back down is insane lol.

I'm a rower

 

[Techun]

I'm a rower

I understand a downshift or two coming to a slow offramp down from 70mph.

But a stop sign at 35, normal braking takes about 4 seconds. If my driver is going 4-3-2-1 in those four seconds I'm getting out of the car lol

 

[Lifeliberty]

Some of you apparently have never ridden motorcycles, it's second nature

You always want to be in a gear(like an automatic) so you can be ready to go or make changes as needed. Coasting in neutral is unsafe and lazy driving

 

[Havoc1]

Some of you apparently have never ridden motorcycles, it's second nature

You always want to be in a gear(like an automatic) so you can be ready to go or make changes as needed. Coasting in neutral is unsafe and lazy driving

This has a lot to do with it as well, a lot of my driving habits come from riding.

One thing I adapted to with the bronco is to downshift as I normally would but apply the brakes anyway since the engine braking sucks.

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