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Originally posted by Conundrum:
Some good points Ron, but I wouldn't suggest using 2nd as first gear. Mostly due to the small and poor design of the clutches on the 2nd Gen. You're bound to spend all that money saved on gas for a new clutch. IMHO
Good point - I may stop it, just that first gear seemed so damn "granny" and useless that I switched over. It also tended to get a much smoother start...

But stopping shouldn't be that big of a deal - just need to get out of the habit.

I was also thinking that shifting at 2.5K RPM is another potential saver, as well as treating the gas pedal like your kid sister rather than some random bar girl...