11-07-2023, 07:00 PM
Hi Andrew and Tony
I try to limit journeys in my Seven to around 150 miles and preferably less than 100. It gives you time in a days travel to stop and stretch legs, have a coffee and admire views.
Like you, Andrew, changing down to 1st I’ve found can be tricky. Especially on our recent Highland trip when I ended up in 3rd rather than 1st (3 speed box) just on the 20% gradient after Cockbridge ascending the Lecht. I’ve never seen quite as much clutch smoke in a car before….
Cheers
Howard
I try to limit journeys in my Seven to around 150 miles and preferably less than 100. It gives you time in a days travel to stop and stretch legs, have a coffee and admire views.
Like you, Andrew, changing down to 1st I’ve found can be tricky. Especially on our recent Highland trip when I ended up in 3rd rather than 1st (3 speed box) just on the 20% gradient after Cockbridge ascending the Lecht. I’ve never seen quite as much clutch smoke in a car before….
Cheers
Howard