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Old 4th May 2008, 19:16   #40 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cb550 View Post
I followed a Civic(1.8 as there was no cdti on the back?) along an A road when we caught up with a car doing probably 50-60 mph.The Civic went for it,presumably flat out,and I followed,half expecting to take him as well.Thing is,I did'nt make a yard on him and there was certainly no more to come from my type S diesel.Was a little surprised really.

3rd is ideal for situations like this. You have to shift down anyway to get her moving, so why not 3 steps when you're at it. Nice sound too .
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