my 74 240d had second gear start.

first was a real stump puller.

that car had so little power pulling the slushbox it always seemed like a wash whether to take off in first or second. the higher rpm seemed to mainly result in more noise!

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.