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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Default Re: what does the W/S mean

Originally Posted by manderson483
So are you saying if I drive stick I should start in second ??? (during winter)
Starting in 2nd just limits torque so you don't spin out. 1st gear is max torque multiplication, 2nd is medium torque, 3rd is less, 4th is minimum torque (underdrive), 5th is direct drive (torque is 1:1) and 6th is overdrive (1:1.2 or 1.3)
 
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