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Frank Lee · 06-04-2011, 07:35 PM

Yes, I should point out that not all cars "like" gear skipping. I've tried it on a Metro and there was a little "crunch" (yes, I worked the clutch and rpms correctly) so I don't ever do it on that car. My Tempo doesn't mind at all though.

06-04-2011, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Frank Lee (: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: up north Posts: 12,762 Blue - '93 Ford Tempo Last 3: 27.29 mpg (US) F150 - '94 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 90 day: 18.5 mpg (US) Sport Coupe - '92 Ford Tempo GL Last 3: 69.62 mpg (US) ShWing! - '82 honda gold wing Interstate 90 day: 33.65 mpg (US) Moon Unit - '98 Mercury Sable LX Wagon 90 day: 21.24 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,585 Thanked 3,555 Times in 2,218 Posts	Yes, I should point out that not all cars "like" gear skipping. I've tried it on a Metro and there was a little "crunch" (yes, I worked the clutch and rpms correctly) so I don't ever do it on that car. My Tempo doesn't mind at all though. __________________