Old Apr 13, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Default Re: 8th Annual Fall 2014-Tail of the Dragon GTG-October 3,4,5

Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Using the RPM's to save your brakes. Downshift so that you use engine braking instead of the middle/left pedal. To go faster, learn to use both.

I keep my RPM's around 3-4k and shift up at redline. On the Dragon I'm constantly between 2nd through 4th. On the roads you followed me on it was 2nd through 5th. I say upgrade those brakes and do both!!!
I see what you saying, Nick. Appreciate your interest in helping me to fine tune my driving /car knowledge... I really respect your input and knowledge, as BTW, everyone else does...Carl