> I don't bother with downshifting most of the time. If it's a
> single corner
> with a good straight after it, it might be worthwhile, but
> otherwise it's
> awkward getting back to 2nd if you have to do a series of
> turns afterwards
> (I've been in situations where I've had to shift while I was
> steering). You
> typically have enough to worry about without going down to 1st.
However, you're geared very similar to the guys with the 6-speeds. The
5-speed on the '01 has a very tall second gear - redline is 60 mph, so if I
don't downshift for a tight corner, I come out of it drumming my fingers and
yawning waiting to get some speed in second.
>
> > What you need is 2 cars, look at the course, and then
> decide what to drive
> > based on the course.
>
> Must be pretty damn nice to have that kind of money...
>
I can dream can't I?
-Scott
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