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bikeprof · 10-22-2015, 02:41 AM

Try to get to high gear faster to use the "lock-up" earlier. Even if it feels against common sense, that does work, getting to lower RPM's earlier...

10-22-2015, 02:41 AM	#52 (permalink)
bikeprof Wannabe hyper..., miler ! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pagosa Springs & Phoenix Posts: 186 White Variant - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDI ~ GLS- 4 Cyl Minivan - '96 Chrysler handicap IMS built LXI Insight - '10 Honda Insight EX Thanks: 146 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Try to get to high gear faster to use the "lock-up" earlier. Even if it feels against common sense, that does work, getting to lower RPM's earlier...