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Old 03-27-2006, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by blackmercedes
W also has a taller reverse gear so that you can back up in low traction conditions. W limits shift points compared to S, typically not allowing higher than 4500rpm shifts, as well as upshifting a little earlier on light throttle shifting.
W also has a "hill-hold" feature preventing backsliding on hills after you have taken your foot off the brake. I didn't know it affected shift points...interesting.
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