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Old 12-15-2009, 07:52 PM   #24 (permalink)
Peter7307
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Originally Posted by brucey View Post
The best way I've found (automatic transmission) is to have speed when you start the hill and bleed it off a bit as you climb the hill. Letting go of the gas completely JUST before the peak and coasting all the way back down.

This method is almost as good as a level straight.

Yep this is the same technique I use as well but I think the hills here are not as frequent or steep as those in West Virginia.

A "get momentum working for you" approach is the best option if the hill allows it but where it is along haul then drop into a lower gear earlier and maintain as much as you can.

Pete.
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