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Gen3caMLos · 03-18-2003, 08:43 PM

Okay, I have to tell you guys about something really stupid. I don't know wtf I was thinking. I was driving down a street and approaching a red light that was a ways away, so I decided to practice my engine breaking (I have an automatic). It was safe to do so, no one in front, no one in back. So first I turned off the O/D, then I was getting ready to shift it down to second, and instead of shifting down, I shifted up to reverse. I saw the red box on the R light up, I tell you it was a long split second where I anticipated the worse. I thought my transmission was about to rip itself to pieces.

Well the car bumped and I think the car went into neutral, and the engine light came on, and the car went dead as far as movement. I turned off the car then turned it back on, and she was good.

Do you guys think I did any damage. Any trouble signs I should be on the lookout for. I tried backing up a couple of times after and she backed up normally. Next time I try to practice engine breaking I'll be dam sure to check which direction I'm shifting.

Tex97 · 03-18-2003, 09:03 PM

I know on my car you cannot get the tranny into reverse while driving, no matter how hard you try.
I don't think you did anything just because the transmission should have a safety system that will prevent reverse from engaging while in motion.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 03-19-2003, 11:22 AM

if your car just stalled, then your tranny should be fine....now, if it had tried engaging and pushing....look behind you on the road for your tranny.....

but eitherwayz, that was pretty stupid, man.....

hope your learned your lesson

***Phi*** · 03-19-2003, 01:06 PM

Unless you're driving up and down hills or in weird terrain, why exactly do you need to engine brake with an auto

You might not be as lucky next time.

Bensa · 03-19-2003, 01:08 PM

well I dropped my RSX down from gear to gear like a manual car cuz it was sport-matic or whatever they like to call it. I also did the same with the Accord by going into D3, I think for me it was more for hilly terrain or the lack of response from the tranny.

Thank god I drive a Manual EP3 now... I am once again in full control! muhahaha!

Gen3caMLos · 03-19-2003, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by Phi
Unless you're driving up and down hills or in weird terrain, why exactly do you need to engine brake with an auto

You might not be as lucky next time.

There are some roads around where I live that are notoriously known for the occasional sheet of black ice. Braking in those situations will most likely make you slide, the only other option is to take the power out of your wheels, by engine breaking/downshifting.

What do you guys do when you hit ice on the road?

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-19-2003, 04:31 PM

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What do you guys do when you hit ice on the road?

Dont make any abrupt motions, i.e. braking, steering or downshifting.:p

***EKam*** · 03-19-2003, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by DIRTBIKEZ

Dont make any abrupt motions, i.e. braking, steering or downshifting.:p

And don't forget to pray.

alex · 03-19-2003, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by Gen3caMLos

There are some roads around where I live that are notoriously known for the occasional sheet of black ice. Braking in those situations will most likely make you slide, the only other option is to take the power out of your wheels, by engine breaking/downshifting.

What do you guys do when you hit ice on the road?

downshifting makes it worse........it doesn't take power away from your wheels.......it pretty much add power because it makes your engine rev upto where it makes the most power.......

Gen3caMLos · 03-19-2003, 07:42 PM

I think I'll stick to Pray from now on

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-19-2003, 08:58 PM

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downshifting makes it worse........it doesn't take power away from your wheels.......it pretty much add power because it makes your engine rev upto where it makes the most power.......

Downshifting takes power from the wheels (too quickly). It is also referred to as engine braking because it is the same result as applying the brakes to only the driving wheels. Be gental when traction is limited.

alex · 03-20-2003, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by DIRTBIKEZ

Downshifting takes power from the wheels (too quickly). It is also referred to as engine braking because it is the same result as applying the brakes to only the driving wheels. Be gental when traction is limited.

not exactly......for example
when i'm driving in the winter and i downshift in my supra, all that will happen is my ass end will fly out sideways

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-20-2003, 06:16 AM

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not exactly......for example
when i'm driving in the winter and i downshift in my supra, all that will happen is my ass end will fly out sideways

That is my point, the same thing will happen if your brake the drive wheels, in your case, pulling the hand brake.

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-20-2003, 06:32 AM

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not exactly......for example
when i'm driving in the winter and i downshift in my supra, all that will happen is my ass end will fly out sideways

That is my point, the same thing will happen if your brake the drive wheels, in your case, pulling the hand brake.