[alfa] Re: gear lightening / 2nd synchro

[James Montebello <jamesm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Peter Kemos wrote:
> The frequently heard complaint of weak second gear synchros is a MYTH.
>
> The fact of the matter is that the transmissions were not built for US style
> "stop-light-grand-prix-racing", where one launches off in first gear and
> then slams the transmission into second, using force, not finesse.

Have you ever *been* to Italy?  Every stoplight is a drag race.
The scooters all get under way BEFORE the light turns green.  The Romans
are masters of combat driving.  Most NYC cab drivers would be terrified
by the average Italian grandmother's driving habits.
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