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 May 5, 2004 - 12:41 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
just wanted to know how does everyone shift? at what speed, RPM, hows your pedal play?
I know this is a repost but hey ... we have new members and people do change their style of driving every now and then.. -------------------- |
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May 5, 2004 - 1:00 AM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I typically shift at 3,000 RPM or so when I'm just driving normally. When I'm driving to the limit, I'll shift at 7,600 RPM or so. I shift pretty quickly as well...the lightweight flywheel requires that I shift quickly.
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May 5, 2004 - 2:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
 Usually i shift at less than 3,000RPM but recently with the remapping of my ECU(redline is at 7,400RPM) and i like to shift at 7,200RPM!!!!!!!! 
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May 5, 2004 - 3:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
2,3,4 around 4000rpm on average, redline when driving hard. I have an extrememly springy clutch (my left leg is probably bigger than my right leg now
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May 5, 2004 - 3:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey mike, I bet the exhaust, induction kit, blow off, plus all the other things you have done on the car also plays a roll on the sound it makes and the fun you are having. |
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May 5, 2004 - 3:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Well, if i drive normaly i shift about 4000 rpm on all the gears. If i race, or hard driving shift about 6600 rpm, and i usually shif without releasing gas pedal, so i need to shift really quick to put in a gear. And i usually break with gears, so i shift into lower gear and release clutch and at the same time push brake... my clutch wears really quick
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May 5, 2004 - 3:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
normal drive= shift around 2800 -3200 1=0 0-15mph 2=15-25mph 3=25-45mph 4=45-55mph 5=55-xx and i'll just give her a little tap on the gas and let go real quick press down the clutch **** then slowlly press down the gas and while letting go of the clutch
hard driving= Shift around 5200-redline same speeds as normal driving but as i'm giving her some gas i'll pop the clutch and shift at the same time.. -------------------- |
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May 5, 2004 - 3:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hope you have a pile of clutches lying around (and a hoist)
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May 5, 2004 - 4:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '02 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i shift around 4-5. after 6 it doesnt really accelerate just gets loud
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May 5, 2004 - 5:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes every single part you upgrade on your car i`m sure you want to FEEL the difference!!!! |
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May 5, 2004 - 8:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
my car shifts for me
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May 5, 2004 - 9:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lol Normal driving, 3.5-4k all gears When i am on "E" and dont wanna get gas, 2.8-3.1k When im getting on it, 5.5k The gas saving adds like an extra 3mpg. I used to think that i shifted pretty late at 4k, i guess im not the only one. |
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May 5, 2004 - 10:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 20, '02 From Chicago to Boston and back to Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Doesn't it wear your engine down to not shift when you're supposed to? I feel the car lagging after about 4000 RPM's. I'm not a mechanic but I often thought that if I didn't shift at that time that something would eventually mess up.
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May 5, 2004 - 11:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
its not going to ware your engine. its running it harder if you shift higher but thats it. its good to take it to redline every so often, not every day. Like when i shift i dont go pass 5500 unless i shift slow, because the idea is to stay in your power band. my car doesnt go any faster around 55.. i think max trq is 2500 an hp is around 5.. but im not sure . but like i said, as long as you stay within your power band, you will get the best acceleration. |
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May 5, 2004 - 11:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I usually shift based on the tone of my exhaust... Since driving a manual is second nature... I just listen... |
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May 5, 2004 - 12:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '04 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
HAHA yeah i use to be all nervous about when i shifted trying to hit it right when it got to like 4,000. But i dont think i ever look at the rpm gauge anymore. I only look when im racing my friend devon or something. But yeah ourcars max hp is at 5,500 i beleive.
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May 5, 2004 - 3:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From VA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i shift round 4- 4500
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May 5, 2004 - 3:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I go by ear. Obviously lower during daily driving.
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May 5, 2004 - 5:09 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Mostly 3500 and up....
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May 5, 2004 - 6:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
got the same problem..... -------------------- |
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