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Originally posted by john walker's workshop
shifting 901 and 915 transmissions is a two step process. you have to give the syncro system a split second to work. slamming gears doesn't work well with friction syncros.
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I agree, based on my short experiences with my 82SC. You have to shift deliberately, and get a feel for the synchros working. Slower than other cars I've had.
I still have trouble downshifting from 5th to 4th, and go back up to 3rd from 5th instead, on the advice of another SC owner/ mechanic. I understand it's common practice. What is your take on that? thanks.
[OT]I'd also like to know what you think about 15% ethanol gas in these cars. 10% works OK in mine, as the SC manual says. But they caution about more than 10%. I'm guessing the gas companies will probably use additives to make 15% acceptable, if they go that way. Or they will sell 10% as well.