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Old 08-18-2014, 03:29 PM   #12 (permalink)
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From all the testing I've seen, acceleration technique really doesn't matter that much. Its much more important to avoid brake use, keep your speed down on the highway, etc.

I generally accelerate at a moderate rate. I try to load the engine to ~80%. RPM doesn't matter much unless you're redlining every shift. If you want to go accelerate a bit faster, go for it. Typically, I shift most cars around 2500.
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