Thanx for the great info... I was also wondering about any special driving techniqs that we don't use on day to day driving. One of my concerns is downshifting into 1st. I see that it will be necessary but ever since I was a little boy my dad made sure I know that 1st gear is used only for getting the car moving off a stop. That goes well in the traffic but I can't see taking 15mph turns in 2nd gear.