How mechanical sympathy improves speed
Esteemed driver coach Rob Wilson explains why there's more to driving with mechanical sympathy than is typically assumed
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Mechanical sympathy has far less of an effect than it used to when it comes to bringing a car home.
In days gone by, when cars would break down a lot more frequently and you used to have quite a few transmission failures, it was vitally important to be smooth and look after your machinery.
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