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Old 08-17-2011, 01:14 AM
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Default Well Ward......

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Originally Posted by WardL View Post
I really need to learn how to shift when drag racing. Assuming you start out in first gear and go through the gears without grinding, missing a shift or over-reving the engine. I have a rev limiter, so I'm not going to damage the engine. I've done some power-shifting when I was young and crazy, but now that I'm just crazy..... I've thought about trying to time everything so the clutch is all the way in as I hit the end of the throw for the next gear. Do you still keep your foot on the gas as you shift?
you could always buy an automatic transmission, like mine. I hear they are great for drag racing. tin-man
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