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Old 05-24-2012, 02:41 PM   #18 (permalink)
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number 9 - '89 Geo Metro LSi
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Originally Posted by niky View Post
I don't disagree with you, but I didn't mean what you thought I meant. I simply meant that peak transient acceleration occurs at peak torque in the lowest gear a vehicle has, and acceleration tapers off past peak torque.
We are in full agreement. You can't shift down from first gear. Excuse me for misunderestimating you. The error I thought you made is not uncommon.
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