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Christ · 08-23-2009, 10:35 PM

Of course, redline at WOT and redline at NoT are two completely different things. The engine isn't under anything close to as much stress while you're decelerating, so it's not as big a deal to rev it up a bit higher. (I used to downshift at or near redline on purpose, but upshift at 2500-3000)

08-23-2009, 10:35 PM	#63 (permalink)
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