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What does 'splitting' a gear mean when operating a heavy manual transmission?

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In split-shift multi-speed transmissions (like an 18-speed manual), splitting means using a thumb button (splitter) to switch between the low-split and high-split ratio within a single gear position, allowing precise RPM control.

What does 'splitting' a gear mean when operating a heavy manual transmission?

Shifting between high and low split ratios

Clutching twice within the same physical gear

Locking the left and right drive wheels

Overdriving the engine turbocharger speed

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