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Oscar The Grouch,Aug 14 2007, 09:23 PM Wrote:Thanks Guys.  I'm actually having a lot more fun.  Put 100ks on it tonight alone!  Its smells like burnt clutch ATM.

I've been droning around town in mostly 3rd gear at 60km/h.  That too low for 3rd?

This is gonna be one hell of a fun summer!
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If you going for a long stretch at 60km/h, 4th gear would be a better option for better mileage and less drone. Ideally you want to be in the highest gear possible without lugging the engine (above 1800rpm) if you want the best mileage.

However, for spirited driving, drop down to 2nd gear at 60km/h for a quick burst of acceleration but then quickly upshift. You don't want to be buzzing around at 5000rpm when cruising around town.