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Old 11-26-2024, 10:49 AM   #1
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Default Re: T5 vs AX 5 or AX15

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Originally Posted by Russell Reay View Post
A major reason for wanting the modern trans is the synchromesh. I can downshift the A trans, but not at high speed (30-40+). Slowing down from hi-way speed for entry to a driveway (5> 4>3) plus brakes is so much easier with a synchro than the model A ( 3> brakes > brakes> brakes >2).
Ah, but you can down shift with the Mitchell O/D. The Mitchell has synchros.
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