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Old 05-29-2012, 01:54 PM   #211
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Observation for AT ?

Originally Posted by old greg
Manual = Blue
Auto = Red
Purple = Manual 5th and Auto 4th

Attachment 4646
Attachment 4647

It looks like the car would benefit from a few more rpm up top, even without any mods.


When I look at this speed vs. rpm curve in attachment 4647, I wonder how often you would even use 6th gear in the automatic? Assuming you are maintaining the speed limit of 70 mph, you do not have much torque in 6th. So while you may be using the box more in the manual at low speeds, you will probably be using the paddles more at high speed in the automatic to manage hills on the highway? Just wondering if anyone else sees it this way?
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