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Jun 5, 2019 | 01:17 PM

MrHix

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Engine braking

Hi,

Is there any way to increase the engine braking in a 2019 GS M7? When I lift off the gas, it feels more like an automatic transmission coasting and takes quite a while until the throttle closes.

Thanks,

MrHix

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Jun 5, 2019 | 01:34 PM

RelentlessSecurity

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are you using rev match or no?

Jun 5, 2019 | 02:08 PM

gtam85

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Shift down, blip the throttle (if rev match is off) and listen to that sweet engine brake

Jun 5, 2019 | 02:10 PM

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Shift down, blip the throttle (if rev match is off) and listen to that sweet engine brake

This^. These gears are incredibly long. 2nd gear gets you to around 82mph before redline

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Jun 5, 2019 | 06:21 PM

thrilled

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Downshift will slow ya down.

Jun 5, 2019 | 07:14 PM

Elk

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Why do you want more engine braking? You have more control while applying the brake yourself.

Jun 5, 2019 | 07:15 PM

MrHix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RelentlessSecurity

are you using rev match or no?

I would just like the car to slow down a little more when I lift off the throttle. I don't think that rev matching does anything until you push in the clutch.

Thanks for the reply,

MrHix

Jun 6, 2019 | 02:40 AM

dial666

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same issue here on my m7, when i let off the gas the throttle seems to hang around 2k for 3-4 seconds and slowly drops. bad deal when you expect to let off the gas and slow down

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Jun 6, 2019 | 11:34 AM

spinkick

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Use your brakes. Engines arent meant for slowing down. Brake pads are cheaper wear parts too.

Jun 6, 2019 | 11:55 AM

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MrHix

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Originally Posted by dial666

same issue here on my m7, when i let off the gas the throttle seems to hang around 2k for 3-4 seconds and slowly drops. bad deal when you expect to let off the gas and slow down

I would think there would be a way to electronically tell the throttle to close faster when you let up on the pedal.

Cheers,

MrHix

Jun 6, 2019 | 03:28 PM

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Are you using a ported TB? There's several posts stating a side effect of a PTH is less engine braking

Jun 6, 2019 | 04:07 PM

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MrHix

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Are you using a ported TB? There's several posts stating a side effect of a PTH is less engine braking

Stock 2019 GS M7.

MrHix

Jun 6, 2019 | 11:45 PM

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dial666

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stock for me too. i actually tried a ptb and it made the effect more noticeable
pretty sure that its an emission deal and can be tuned out

Jun 7, 2019 | 09:31 AM

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MrHix

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stock for me too. i actually tried a ptb and it made the effect more noticeable
pretty sure that its an emission deal and can be tuned out

Thanks, good to know.

MrHix

Jun 7, 2019 | 12:34 PM

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The majority of the pitiful amount of engine braking these cars have is due to the dump truck clutch they have. When you have 60+ pounds of mass bolted to the back of the engine, it reacts very slow, especially when transitioning on and off the throttle. If you've ever driven a car with a light weight clutch, you immediately notice how quickly the car will rev and decel.

Jun 7, 2019 | 03:13 PM

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Down-shift further. If in 1st... forgetaboutit. Throttle is controlled for emissions control, etc

It ain't the old days.

Jun 8, 2019 | 05:06 PM

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That doesn't sound right to me. When I back out of my throttle the engine backs off, and if I need to help with scrubbing of some speed I'll downshift. If I backed out of the throttle and engine didn't back off that would scare the sht out of me

Jun 12, 2019 | 09:52 AM

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Like others have mentioned maybe you’re in the wrong gear.

Jun 12, 2019 | 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zjoe6

Like others have mentioned maybe you’re in the wrong gear.

if you have nothing to contribute ,why bother posting . do you seriously think were just in the wrong gear or dont know what were talking about or know how to drive a manual
how many people that posted here and gave their advice/opinion actually have an m7

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