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Old 02-11-2013, 02:40 PM   #72
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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar View Post
Nope, speed is taken from the ABS sensors.
Be sure to checkout Racecomp's thread about swapping to 4.55 gears.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27647



That's not a fact in the real world. I've seen MT guys reporting similar numbers to the AT guys.

If the AT is faster and /or more efficient for you, that's fine, but for everyone else your mileage may vary(ymmv).
Yes, mileage can vary wildly between drivers, habits, gas, conditions, ect. but the earlier point that the EPA has agreed to is that in the case of the FRS/BRZ/GT86, in testing the AT gets better mileage.

Anyone who has spent any kind of time around cars knows that this is as surprising as it is counterintuitive but unless someone is ready to stand up and call B.S. to the manufacturer and testing agencies, his statement stands.

Scott
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