all this talk about overdrives made me realize I don't know the proper way to
use one - I am taking the TR4 to the Turkey Bowl at Summit Point this weekend
(supposed to be dry but cold) and this year, the overdrive is working - last
year it wasn't (loose connection - easy fix). So, it's the first time I've
actually driven a car with overdrive, as none of my previous LBCs or BBCs have
had one.
Do I:
- keep my foot to the floor on the upshift
- momentarily lift
and on the downshift:
- keep the revs up
- turn the OD off at the same time as downshifting for the turn while the
clutch is depressed?
I'm assuming I can stay in OD and shift between 3rd and 4th normally?
I'm looking for both the "preserve the unit" answer and the "what can I get
away with and for how long" during racing answer.
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