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Austin Shackles
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On or around Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:15:03 +0000, hugh <hugh@[127.0.0.1]>
enlightened us thusly:
>IIRC 1st gear is generally higher ratio on an auto than on a manual.
> To drive slowly down incline, stop at the top. Apply just sufficient
>pressure on brake pedal with right foot to prevent creep. Maintain that
>pressure all the way down with the right foot. Now gently press
>accelerator with left foot and drive over the edge. You will then make a
>controlled gentle descent. Autos are very good off-road esp with a 4.0
>litre V8 (bg)
combination of higher gear and the fact that the TC doesn't give you a rigid
connection.
and I think you've got yer lefts and rights reversed.
enlightened us thusly:
>IIRC 1st gear is generally higher ratio on an auto than on a manual.
> To drive slowly down incline, stop at the top. Apply just sufficient
>pressure on brake pedal with right foot to prevent creep. Maintain that
>pressure all the way down with the right foot. Now gently press
>accelerator with left foot and drive over the edge. You will then make a
>controlled gentle descent. Autos are very good off-road esp with a 4.0
>litre V8 (bg)
combination of higher gear and the fact that the TC doesn't give you a rigid
connection.
and I think you've got yer lefts and rights reversed.