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MetroMPG · 06-29-2010, 04:02 PM

Wow, this is one adventurous project car!

Downshifting for hills is normal, yup. Didn't your flooring the Flea in 5th gear up that slight grade (and seeing no perceptible change in velocity) prepare you somewhat?

It ain't no Civic

06-29-2010, 04:02 PM	#191 (permalink)
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