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Old 2006-03-29, 09:50 PM   #39
sperry
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Power shifting is applying throttle before the clutch is completely engaged, so the car car accelerates as the clutch syncs. It's normally used by drag racers, and (like just about everything drag related) it's really hard on the drivetrain. I've been known to have a little bit of an issue w/ power shifts, but mine tended to punish the clutch because I've always been a little bitch when it comes to dropping the clutch. It's probably why I couldn't hold 198awhp in 5th gear on my stock clutch after only 40,000 miles.
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