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Aug 16, 2004 | 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJANG

Ok, update. I did shifting tests for about 10 minutes on the local interstate and as a result, I've bumped my 3rd gear passing downshift threshold from 65 to 70

It takes a fast shift from 3rd to 4th, but you can still pull it off with better overall accel. than just going to 4th. I was very surprised. Anyone not really confident in their shifting skills, though, should still probably stick to the 65mph threshold for 3rd gear selection on passing.

Now I have a burning desire to upgrade my shifter bushings and clutch line. This car is more sloppy in stock form than I had realized.

I can take the RA to 85mph in third gear if I remember right....

Have you done in more Autocrosses with your new RA?

Aug 16, 2004 | 10:50 PM

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Yikes, 85? Is that in the fuel cut? Sounds scary.

Haven't done rallycross yet, no. I woke up to my alarm at 5am the morning of last month's event after a very long work week and couldn't convince my body that the 3-hr drive was in its best interest. I woke up again at 11am lol...

Next event isn't until October