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Old 03-21-2008, 07:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
FJF
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Originally Posted by element3927 View Post
If I'm shifting to save on gas, I usually do so around 3000rpm, just before the stock turbo kicks in. Otherwise, I agree with you, who would drive an EVO to shift that close to idle??? Good question...
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I, too, shift at 3-3500RPM once in a while, as I wait for the car to warm-up. The car feels like it has a cruise ship boat anchor tied to it.
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