R50/53 3rd gear rubber = big grin
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3rd gear rubber = big grin
So... I finally feel I have enough miles on the mini to see how it feels going thru the gears...
I launch easy in 1st and a brisk shift to 2nd brings a violent scratch... (DSC is off). too violent for my tastes.... but I was surprised when I hit 3rd and got that satisfying tire chirp.. :smile:
Nice mid-range torque... but the revs need to be up... Got to think about what gear your in when you go to merge...
Not sure I like all the shifting that goes with keeping it in the torque band... I think some changes are a comin...
I launch easy in 1st and a brisk shift to 2nd brings a violent scratch... (DSC is off). too violent for my tastes.... but I was surprised when I hit 3rd and got that satisfying tire chirp.. :smile:
Nice mid-range torque... but the revs need to be up... Got to think about what gear your in when you go to merge...
Not sure I like all the shifting that goes with keeping it in the torque band... I think some changes are a comin...
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