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Old 10-28-2017, 10:47 PM   #47
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It depends upon your definition of "get out of its own way". If you're the type that drag races away from every stoplight, then you might feel this way. But I always felt that the car was very sprightly at any RPM.

It does take a bit to get used to the short gearing. Rowing gears in that gearbox is very rewarding, though. So never a chore.
I do enjoy rowing through the gears. And it's good to know that it's not too shabby off the line.
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