Downshifting

Al Fodel · Post by **Al Fodel** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:09 pm

Does a lightened flywheel cause a car to slow faster or slower when downshifting?

Pablo · Post by **Pablo** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:46 am

Deceleration rate is increased. (You slow down quicker.)

Al Fodel · Post by **Al Fodel** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:32 pm

Thanks Pablo. Al

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:40 am

The flywheel's weight has no effect on the car's acceleration rate while you are shifting the transmission. Usually you would have the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when shifting, disconnecting the flywheel from the rest of the driveline.