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11-28-2013, 12:58 AM

Wazza

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Originally Posted by LJ47

Greg
Yes change gear into 5th down the straight their is nothing wrong with a short shift if it sets up the next corner and makes it easier for you. After all we are all hobbyists not professional drivers. When I was at QR earlier this year I tried 2nd through to 4th with 4th bouncing on the limiter. Helpfully next year with the new motor and a little more power could be the same might even have to grab 5th down the straight and do a down shift into 1. What I am trying to point out is sometimes its better doing what works for you.

LJ....

Can I PLEASE be there when you grab 1st ...after givin it loads in 5th down the straight.

Woooooeeeee....

That's gonna make an awesome sight!!!!

Just Jokes...I know what you meant.

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