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      07-16-2016, 01:09 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by moldcad View Post
BTW, all of you guys probably noticed that when still cold, the AT8 tranny will do its first upshift (1st to 2nd) at higher rpm than with the engine and gearbox at operating temperatures; therefore - in order to avoid high rpm with totally cold engine - my very first upshift I always do myself using the paddle...
I've noticed this as well and I find it rather annoying to be honest. I wonder if there is any reason for this.
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