Re: Getting spider into first

["Stephen D. Thompson" <thompsonlaw@domain.elided>]

> Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:16:38 -0400
> From: "Alan Jacobowitz" <ajacobow@domain.elided>
> Subject: Getting into 1st
> 
> After the my Spider has warmed up I notice that it has to be nudged
> (persuaded) into first gear when at a light.  It just doesn't slip in
> smoothly.  My thinking is that the idle is set high.  Any suggestions?
> AJ
> 86 Spider
> Freehold, NJ


With my old Alfetta, I always had the habit of putting the car in second,
then first when at a light.  Otherwise, it would "chirp" a bit.  It is a
habit I still have and use with all manual cars I drive, even though I am
currently Alfaless.
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Steve Thompson
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Ketchum, Idaho  83340
Phone:  (208)726-4518

(currently shopping for my next alfa)
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