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Bhazard,
True the t/c may slip more, especially if I tried to start out in 3rd. 1st gear on these things is ridiculously low however. It gives this little 3 cyl the opportunity to accelerate at a rate that is almost acceptable. In MY daily drive, 2nd gear leisurely starts do not seem to cause noticeable slippage or engine lugging.
In my experience clutch slippage is the killer. This mainly happens during shifts under extreme load. The little Metro weighs almost nothing, and the engine could be best described as wimpy. Not too much loading going on.
If this seems to be an issues, I will put a temp gage on the tranny, & keep an eye on it.
Ray
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