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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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I was messin around on ebay when i same a cross a 94 Grand Prix SE, nothing special, trust me, except for this one picture

I kinda let my curiosity get the best of me on that one...
Anyone know?
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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Got me, maybe its an over ride for when in its normal drive?
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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Self explainatory. It'll launch in second no matter how much gas you give it. A performance thing, I guess. Personally, I like first gear.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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2nd gear start is for slippery/treacherous conditions.

Like starting off in 2nd in a manual. You're gearing will almost kill all wheel spin.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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No no, theres an active member here with one. He explained it to be for stick situations (muck/snow).
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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Yeah, that makes more sense. Keep me in check, boys.
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