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Old 09-11-2009, 08:03 PM   #41 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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For electronically controlled transmissions, could a "clutch pedal" be added that puts the transmission in neutral when all the way down, normal operation midway, and TC forced lockup when not pressed? It would emulate the operation of a manual clutch, though without the fine degree of control. (A switch can be used to disable forced TC locking in situations where it would be undesirable.)

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