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Old 03-23-2007, 05:21 AM   #21
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OK. I've been doing what I can to keep my AT at lower rpms. Basically, a light foot.

I also slacked off the adjustment on the kickdown cable a couple turns. So it doesn't jump down a gear at the drop of a hat.
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