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Old 04-06-2012, 11:22 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cbaber View Post
Sorry to hijack the thread, but this question could probably help others too. My biggest issue with P&G on the highway is the hills. So here is a scenario. Lets say you have just coasted down a hill and are facing a long hill with a moderate grade. Do you accelerate to your target speed at 85% load and then coast again even on the uphill, or do you reach your target speed and then stay there until the top?
Bold is my answer.
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