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Old 08-21-2008, 10:19 AM   #42 (permalink)
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If the gears are still engaged, it's not a glide. If the transmission automatically "lets go" and drops the rpm to idle, that's a good glide. If the rpms stay up, you need to go to neutral for the glide. If it's staying in gear and engine braking, you'll likely get better results with steady speed.
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