Better Handling??
08-02-2002, 12:21 PM
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Better Handling??
Do you guys get better handling when you have the OverDrive button on? I seem to have alot better control of the car especially on turns I use the button so much now im burning all my gas but its worth it.
08-02-2002, 12:54 PM
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wouldn't if you have the overdrive button on it would save gas
maybe I misunderstood something and how could putting the car in a lower or higher gear make a diffrence in how well the car handles if so can someone explain it to me cause I would like to know
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maybe I misunderstood something and how could putting the car in a lower or higher gear make a diffrence in how well the car handles if so can someone explain it to me cause I would like to know z
08-02-2002, 04:55 PM
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Re: Better Handling??
Originally posted by BLaZin 2k MaX
Do you guys get better handling when you have the OverDrive button on? I seem to have alot better control of the car especially on turns I use the button so much now im burning all my gas but its worth it.
Do you guys get better handling when you have the OverDrive button on? I seem to have alot better control of the car especially on turns I use the button so much now im burning all my gas but its worth it.
08-02-2002, 05:27 PM
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Just a guess here but I believe the improved handling you feel you are getting is basically that you are going slower through the turns. Turning generally involves some acceleration (pressing the gas) followed by some braking. With the overdrive button on (meaning overdrive is locked out) the engine will be slowing the car down faster when you release the gas pedal. This would affectively mean you are braking quicker. Just a guess, I can't imagine any other way it would impact handling.
08-03-2002, 04:42 PM
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Re: Handling?
Originally posted by Max 1109
I don't think handling would improve (in fact).. think about it, if you were to drive only in first and second gear is the car going "handle" better or just move at higher rpms and go slower? wishful thinking though
I don't think handling would improve (in fact).. think about it, if you were to drive only in first and second gear is the car going "handle" better or just move at higher rpms and go slower? wishful thinking though
You guys don't get it...
In a manual, YOU tell the car what gear it's in, then take your corner and that's that.. you have exact control of the car's speed.
In an automatic, if you take a corner and let off the gas (which you usually will) the car upshifts and you get less pedal feel. Engine braking is lost. This is a big deal, and is why I knock my 4-speed auto into 3rd in an agressive turn (exit ramp for example).
08-03-2002, 05:29 PM
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I think i understand what you're trying to say. But i wouldn't actually call it better handling, more like "more responsive". Whenever i keep it in 3 the tranny doesn't have to upshift/downshift as much and no TC to lock/unlock which translates to better pick-up when needed and thus more control over engine power and ultimately the way the car moves around.
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