ERLoft Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 So, a little more than a month ago I had microfracture surgery on my right knee to remove some cartilage I damaged playing soccer. For the first month, the Suby sat parked in the garage - doctor's orders, no driving. This week, I'm able to drive finally, but I still am not supposed to put too much pressure through my right leg. As such, I'm currently having to left foot brake for pretty much everything. (Thankfully, the I-Drive in S# helps with not needing too much pressure on the gas! Probably something they engineers didn't consider with the system, but I'm happy!) The question is, since I've got a manual, which is better for the car overall: 1) As I come up to a stop, downshift to whatever gear is easily achieved without overreving, then as the RPM's get down too low, pop the selector into neuteral - done without the benefit of a clutch, as the left foot's already on the brakes. 2) As I come up to a stop, put the car in neuteral with the clutch, then brake. With option 1, I'm definitely being easier on the brakes, since they have the assistance of the engine in slowing the car, but I'm not sure if this is potentially damaging to the transmission or clutch. With option 2, the clutch and transmission are certainly safe, but it increases the wear on the brake system and might decrease gas mileage just a bit. Opinions on option 1 or 2? Thanks! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05Limited Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I would do option two - brakes are made to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Option 2! Brakes are cheaper and much easier to replace than tranny gates. I think across the board the potential to wear things out is lower and the things it will wear out are cheaper. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie08 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 #2 Burn the brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well, looks like the early consensus is option 2. Can't say as that I'm surprised. I do hate the extra wear on the Bobcats, but so be it. At least in a little less than two weeks I should be able to go back to normal driving, and I'm already a hell of a lot better at modulating brake pressure with the left foot! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well, looks like the early consensus is option 2. Can't say as that I'm surprised. I do hate the extra wear on the Bobcats, but so be it. At least in a little less than two weeks I should be able to go back to normal driving, and I'm already a hell of a lot better at modulating brake pressure with the left foot! lol i knew the feeling. I twisted my ankle pretty bad once and had to left foot brake for awhile. Those first few pushes with the other foot on the brake are rough ... especially for passengers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Yeah, my left foot is used to slamming the pedal down to the floor... not so good when using it for breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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