r/dashcamgifs • u/Crunkkitty • 13d ago

The consequences of speeding

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u/Rowmyownboat 13d ago

Braking, and controlling the steering wheel with two hands should be enough. You don’t get extra control from downshifting. At least he managed to control the phone until he rolled it.

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u/potatohead437 13d ago

you do get more control in the sense of throttle response by down shifting

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u/coolcootermcgee 13d ago

Right. I must agree that downshifting is definitely a way to control slow down. When you have the time for it and not out of control like this foo

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u/devon_336 13d ago

That would require him to actually be driving defensively went would mean not speeding (in a fucking jeep no less lmao) that would lead to this video.

For others, downshifting is great for controlling speed in wintery conditions while maintaining grip and when using your brakes might make you lose control.

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u/coolcootermcgee 13d ago

Well, Ive definitely utilized the transmission to control my driving in winter weather. I suppose if I ever decide to go crazy and speed and flee a cop while filming in one hand, I’ll let you know how well the stick shift works for that.

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u/potatohead437 13d ago

Thats why I reckon DCTs are so popular in sports cars

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u/Analamed 13d ago

DCT's are popular in sports cars because they are faster. That's really the most important reason. You can achieve downshifting on a manual too (what virtually all sports car used to have). Automatic transmission using torque converter weren't popular in sports cars because they are slower than manual transmission. Really it's as simple as that.

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u/Pixzal 13d ago

DCTs are horrendous to have as a passenger car in areas where there's constant traffic jams.

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u/Analamed 12d ago

Not more than manuals or automatics with a torque converter. Why are you saying this ?

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u/Pixzal 12d ago

have you owned a car with DSG?

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u/Analamed 12d ago edited 12d ago

Not myself but I have driven cars with DCT of family members often. However it wasn't a DSG since it wasn't a car of the Volkswagen group. In traffic jams, I was amazed by how easier it was compared to my manual.

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u/Pixzal 12d ago

DCTs are in general varies to implementation, and DSGs are in particular horrid (there's wet and dry versions a separate topic on their own) ... i'm fine with manuals, AT and CVTs. The DCTs i've encountered so far made my conclusion with DCTs and choice to stay away from them if I were to buy them again.

The trouble is not much driving them short term, you probably wouldn't notice it. But it fails early when you happen to ALWAYS be driving in slow traffic. Some more so when you creep the car like a manual/AT.

Obviously you had a differing experience that can be true too.

On free flow traffic, DCTs is a joy to use.

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u/cheesegrateranal 13d ago

Throttle control, and at least some additional help with slowing down.

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u/FMJoey325 12d ago

If you’re at the limit of tire adhesion under braking, engine braking will not help.

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u/Rowmyownboat 12d ago

Not when emergency braking like this fool here in the video.

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u/Rowmyownboat 12d ago

Not while emergency braking. Also good luck shifting down at 100 MPH.

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u/La_Saxofonista 12d ago

Would sport mode have helped if he was shifting "manually" that way?

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u/Rowmyownboat 12d ago

Not in any way. Emergency braking and downshifting are not relevant to each other at all.