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Old 05-19-2009, 10:26 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Actually, we agree. SVO's test shows that there is a limit to how low rpm and throttle you go. Notice that his "jackrabbit" test was 50-60% throttle and max 2000 rpm except for first gear. That matches my advice very closely.

Read this article. It helps explains the why.
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