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      03-21-2009, 09:35 AM   #74
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Originally Posted by jeremyc74 View Post
We've got some first time manual owners here though, better to make sure they don't get the wrong impression about things like this. I'd hate for one of them to burn up a clutch because they're trying to acheive the mythical 3rd gear launch.
Excellent point. (and +++ on the "mythical 3rd gear launch" concept. )

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if you want to save yourself a gear change around town, it's better to take off in 1st, then skip to 3rd or 4th once you're moving, instead of starting in 2nd, just because of the clutch wear.
Hmmmmm .... Gonna give that some thought and trial.
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