05-01-2017, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Brz
I leave my shift indicator on and going easy down the 40 mph road I work on, it tells me to go into sixth around 38 or so and that's about 1700rpm.
Keeping it at 3k or above at all times would require a lot of clutch modulation, I'd imagine. Like a motorcycle. Sounds like a good way to burn up a clutch early.
You have to remember your throttle input is a factor. If you're only using enough throttle to remain at speed, you may as well use the most efficient gear. Just shift down before accelerating.
I've never burned up a clutch in 20 years of driving and 5 different DD stick shifts.
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How does keeping the revs up require more clutch than keeping them low?
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