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      11-30-2012, 03:44 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by papertiger View Post
Yeah, I've noticed that myself when going downhill in Rennfast and Byfjord. I used 3rd gear downhill, but had to touch the brakes now and then, so 2nd gear would probably be better.
Sorry for the OT, rickk!
No problem, I'll just add that the N20 is not much of an engine braker either. Luckily The Netherlands are completely flat, but it still takes some getting used to as I really like to use engine braking (part of the reason I don't like auto's much).
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