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Old 04-01-2014, 09:14 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Gears are a gimmic
I think of it more as diminishing returns. Once you are rolling you have the ability to accelerate within ~5% of bsfc peak with a 5 speed (or climb hills). But yes, ANYTHING on a Lexus is a gimmick.
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