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RH77 · 07-07-2009, 12:45 AM

I have the same question about automatics...

If I'm accelerating up to 45mph+, I traditionally just give it a brisk acceleration, foot-lift-shift at 2500, get up to speed, and level-out at efficient cruise / DWL. It's worked well for a long time, but there has to be a better way.

2-Things: I often start in second gear (on level, slow starts or downhill). This obviously loads up the TC. Is this a good idea? Otherwise, I force-shift to second at 2000 RPM.

Also, So what number on LOD to shoot for? It seems to fluctuate quite a bit

Thanks...
RH77

07-07-2009, 12:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
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