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Old 06-10-2014, 12:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Your using a Auto transmission so it puts a whole new spin on it, But sounds like its a very good Auto trans. To Hit OD at 41mph is Really good for a Auto , with my Standard Trans I go into 5th at 30mph and accelerate to Speed if need be from there.


So I Push the throttle lightly but shift swiftly keeping the engine under constant load, no Lalley gagging about (Im always under 1,900rpms because of rapid gear shifts) but not 1/2 throttle , for me it takes only about 1/2" of throttle to Propel myself Faster then the rest of the cars leaving an intersection.


So I think its wise to be zippy and coast often
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