I haven't had any problems with downloads at times a download WILL slow down speed but thats about it.....

Yesterday I downloaded about 30 figths and I only had a problem with 1 of them because I had reached my limit... All I did was pause the download and I will resume it today.... Although also late yesterday (My time 1:00 am) I was haaving connection problems ONLY to Saddos and also this morning up untill now that I was able to log on....
So it might have been the site that was getting a little shakey....

Do you have Flashget?
This is a program thats designed to somewhat speed up your downloads very EASY to use... I would seggest you take a look at it.
Google 'Free Download for Flashget'