Originally Posted by
noglider
So [MENTION=19437]Dan Burkhart[/MENTION], are you saying 1st gear is safer for heavy torque than 2nd and other gears? If so, that would be a great tip!
Yes, that's what I'm suggesting. The gear train does not bear any load in the direct lockup mode.
EDIT: Just so there's no misunderstanding, this applies only to the 8 speed model.