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Whats your method when you downshift

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 I go from 5th to 1st and then let the clutch fly. SRM off. Stops me every time. why 1st? go reverse! works just like reverse

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Old 02-22-2017, 07:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I go from 5th to 1st and then let the clutch fly. SRM off. Stops me every time.
why 1st? go reverse! works just like reverse thrusterz on a jetliner
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Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!
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Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!
If that's your goal, just plow into a wall
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I was thinking of rigging up a servo-actuated boat anchor that will fall out from the rear hatch area. Do you think that would help?
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