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Re: 2.0t vs. 2.0T, smoothness, lugging, downshift vs co
Posted by Stephen Goldberger [Email] (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Thu, 11 May 2006 07:36:48
In Reply to: 2.0t vs. 2.0T, smoothness, lugging, downshift vs coast, Caarma
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1) At the 9-3 press launch in Sweden in 2002, I drove all 4 variants relevant to the USA at the time (175 hp, 210 hp, standard and automatic). I thought the 210 hp versions were smoother. I think we're observing sample variations.
2) Note that the automatic will allow 1300 rpm travel only at low throttle settings. Push the throttle a little more, and it will release the torque converter clutch and/or downshift. With the manual transmission, however, you can hammer the bearings for all the engine is worth at that rpm.
I admit that I am an "engine lugger" when driving a manual shift. When just "driving around" I shift around 2500 rpm, or lower, but it is always with gentle driving. Also, I coast in neutral whenever it makes sense. But I doubt that I "drive around" at 1300 rpm.
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