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Old 07-15-2007, 08:57 AM   #7
JCL12
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if you take your tip and turn the ignition on, it will always start in D1.

If you drive it around and then stop at a light/sign, etc, then when you are idle it will automatically go to 2.

I assume you could (at a stoplight) force it from D2 to D1 and wait about 8 seconds. Then the car should go from "M" back to "D", but remain in first gear.

As long as you start in 1st gear, I assume acceleration will be identical. In fact, if you put it into M and floor it, the car automatically upshifts and will not stay in a gear if you redline the engine. Bottom line - being is "M" is still very similar to being in D.
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