F430 vs 360

I don't know if the throttle is more sensitive or it's just that the motor has so much more torque. I did notice that the light flywheel and reciprocating mass makes the rpm's drop off quickly when you let off the throttle. I was always in the habit when starting out to give the throttle a quick jad and then let the clutch out. With this car I have to keep my foot on the throttle a little bit when letting out the clutch or risk stalling it. The motor brakes so well, it seems like you don't hardly use the brakes in normal driving.

Dave

 

OUCH! You do not mean that do you? That is a no, no. Use the brakes to brake; never the motor.

 

Please explain WHY it should be a no-no?

 

Brakes are cheaper to replace than clutches.

 

Because brakes are cheaper than clutches. And gearboxes.

 

Firstly that's depending on the brakes.
Secondly why does using the engine to slow down the car at normal driving affect clutch life???

 

I'm talking about normal driving even at low rpm's. I do not down shift just to slow down. Normally, unless I'm feeling frisky, I just let the car coast and push it into neutral just before stopping (saves throwout bearings). As a matter of fact, I'm extremely easy on clutches and brakes. We had a 4runner with 140K stop and go miles on it, still had original brakes and clutch when sold with lots of meat left.

Dave

 

Rossi, using motor braking has a negative impact on many components. High performance car manufacturers are admant in stating this should not be done. It may be in your owners manual. I would check but my books have not arrived.

Dave, your explanation is acceptable. You are forgiven.

 

Nick, I always read my books from A to Z but never read something like that. Anyway, I was thinking of using the engine brake in the same way as Dave.