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Old 05-01-2006, 08:36 PM
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how come in my mach 1, if i hold the throttle at 4200-4500rpms in 2nd gear and then step on it, it sets me back in the seat pretty good, but if i do the same thing in 1st gear it doesnt even seem as strong? 1st gear has a bigger multiplier = more power, so why isn't it as strong?
 
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Old 05-01-2006, 08:51 PM
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Your tires are probably spinning if you drop it from 4500 in first gear wether you realize it or not. I know if I do that in mine, ill just spin at redline and can hold the spin for quite some time.
 
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Old 05-01-2006, 10:16 PM
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Try launching in first gear at a lower rpm. When your sure tires are hooked up then matt it through the gears smoothly. Mustangs are light and you aint gonna hear the spinning tires all the time. I noticed that even with a stock GT.. So you should be getting some G's with your Mach 1 if your hooking up
 
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Old 05-01-2006, 10:22 PM
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My buddy has a wrx that tried diggin on me from a stop. I didnt even notice my tires spinnin but my rears were at his front windows and he said i was just spinning the entire band of first.
 
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Old 05-01-2006, 10:28 PM
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Matt's right. It doesnt feel like it pulls very hard in first but try to coast around 4k in 1st gear, with the clutch completely out and just coasting like normal, and then gas it. Your tires should be spinning enough so they dont break loose and then watch your speedo jump
 
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Old 05-02-2006, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
they shouldnt slip that much.. if they do yer in DIRE need of some better meats...

*EDIT* and further more you should learn how to drive a bit better if you tires spin like mad...
no guys... I know how to drive and i'm not spinning the wheels off... i'm going 20mph or whatever in first just holding it at 4300 then punching it, it pulls good, but when i hold it at 40mph or whatever in 2nd gear at 4300 and punch it, it seems to pull harder.
 
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