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Old 03-14-2007, 01:53 PM
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Ok, it's been a long time since I had to shift for a race. Over 10 years. I've had my Stang about a month and want to take it to the local track. I've always just shifted on instinct. But I'm sure there's a science to it. Anybody know that science???
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:05 PM
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dont break it?[8D]
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:05 PM
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don't redline
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:07 PM
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Shift a couple hundred rpms before redline.

Thats the dillyo
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:29 PM
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+1 on trying not to break anything
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Old 03-14-2007, 02:57 PM
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Just before redline..................*SHIFT*. and repeat untill you win
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Old 03-14-2007, 03:00 PM
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when you start rev it to about 3k and SLIP the clutch outa the hole, practice it a few times on the way to the track.
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