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Old 07-20-2006 | 07:06 PM
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thanks for all of the input...anymore tips?
Old 07-21-2006 | 01:32 AM
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why would you want to do that? its not very healthy to use your engine as a break anyways and i personally like being able to let off the gas at 55mph and its pretty much like setting cruise control. i wouldnt really want to all of a sudden start slowing down.. to each his own i guess.
Old 07-21-2006 | 07:21 AM
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i agree with spooled, i wouldnt want mine to start downshifting.. i like for mine to go as far as possible before slowing down... so when i go to accel again, im not to down on speed. (keeping the MPG Up)
Old 07-21-2006 | 08:01 AM
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Old 07-21-2006 | 08:58 AM
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I agree, but you can taylor the tune so it only does this "downshifting" at lower speeds. Again, I don't have it that way...to each his own is right. FWW, I use DFCO ALOT and it is an engine brake all on it's own as well.

A smooth transition to the slower lower gears is beter than using them to slow you down. Less stress.
Old 07-21-2006 | 03:31 PM
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ok, well thanks for all of the advice. Im not going to try this then.
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