RE: That little button on the floor

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

>The automatic has one big advantage over a manual on turbo cars: you
>don't have to let up on the throttle when the slushbox is changing
>gears, so the turbo lag can't rise it's ugly face. When my 5K shifts
>from 1st to 2nd at the full throttle, it's like it's been hit from
>behind :-) However, off-the-line acceleration s*cks :-(

Well, you know, you dont have to let up on the throttle in a manual, it 
is just much better if you do.  Havent you ever done any speed shifting?  
I think that is what it is called.  I have tried it a few times, but i 
suppose it would make a big difference in a turbo car...Anyone want to 
help me on this idea?



Michael Sheridan Williams

My new one: 1985 4000 S Quattro
164,000+ miles, and going like a new car

1985 Coupe GT
163,000+ miles

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