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MetroMPG · 07-28-2015, 05:25 PM

Yeah, I thought it was a very interesting set-up.

It's only an automated manual in first gear though. You would still have to use the clutch to go through the rest of the gears.

07-28-2015, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
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