What is your favourite gear?

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  1. #1
    Wul
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    No rude answers now folks - i'm not interested in your sexual preferences:I Honest!:evil:

    Whilst blasting thorough some twisties the other day, avoiding wet leaves and damp patches:I i noticed i spent most of the time in third gear - which imho is an excellently flexible gear - especially a quick 5th to 3rd drop down to overtake someone!

    So wondered what the rest of you thought - obviously all you MCS owners may have a different opinion!

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    Sponsor & Jakey
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    For the Cooper I'd have to agree Wul, third gear is the game
    There's some great wee corners on the A822 up and down to Crieff, make a point of using third even when I don't have to :clown:
    Occasional MINI driver....... but mostly Uma Thurman ;0)

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    minidriver#1
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    i love third gear, its my favourite because its so universal. its great for over taking and i love it in the corners.

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    Defo a 3rd gear person here in the twisties :)

    Bonnie Scotland

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    3GGG
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    Just to be different I love dropping to 2nd from 4th and accelerating up a hill out of the village, a real kick in the back.

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    seany
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    3rd gear, dont know about the cooper s yet,6 gears.

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    quote:Originally posted by seany

    3rd gear, dont know about the cooper s yet,6 gears.
    Trust me, you'll notice you don't have to change down too often with the upgrade, even in 5th you'll overtake nicely :)

    Bonnie Scotland

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    Linda M
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    Third for me too With the Works kit you just feel like you're gonna take off

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    I'd say second in my ONE. Great acceleration up to 70mph, great for overtaking Sunday drivers in a flash.

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    3GGG
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    quote:Originally posted by KenL

    I'd say second in my ONE. Great acceleration up to 70mph, great for overtaking Sunday drivers in a flash.
    40 in reverse as well:clown:

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