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Bicycle Bob · 10-05-2010, 05:42 AM

Your vacuum reserve will last a lot better if you don't lift your foot off the brake any more than is necessary. Also, just get used to the non-boosted effort. Graham Hill used to set his cars up to require 180 lbs on the pedal to skid, to gain sensitivity.

10-05-2010, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	Your vacuum reserve will last a lot better if you don't lift your foot off the brake any more than is necessary. Also, just get used to the non-boosted effort. Graham Hill used to set his cars up to require 180 lbs on the pedal to skid, to gain sensitivity.