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Re: [TR] use of overdrive

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Subject: Re: [TR] use of overdrive
From: Kinderlehrer <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:50:49 -0700
  Or just touch the clutch as you hit the switch -  particularly useful 
if you want to maintain a constant speed but with the OD engaged.
Bob

On 8/24/2010 6:34 PM, KingsCreekTrees@aol.com wrote:
> YUP! Switch the overdrive off as you go through neutral to the next higher
> gear. No problem.
>
> Also, as it sounds like you may not be that familiar with overdrive, here
> is a tip to make driving smoother: Try to apply at least light throttle when
>   engaging, or disengaging overdrive. Not a problem when accelerating up
> through  the gears, but when you downshift, just apply a little throttle for a
> second as  you switch the overdrive off; the downshift will be much
> smoother.
>
> Tim

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