how do you shift when racing? (at the track)

myturbo350z · 07-22-2006, 11:37 PM

a few people have told me powershifting is the easiest way to get a decent time, but its not something you really want to do. how do you guys shift, and what do you launch at?

xenonk · 07-23-2006, 12:31 AM

just shift at redline?

blu_racing · 07-23-2006, 12:46 AM

(power shift) you got to time the shift just right, releasing clutch and shifting gear, takes some practice...be prepard to burn out clutch

syndacit · 07-23-2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myturbo350z

a few people have told me powershifting is the easiest way to get a decent time, but its not something you really want to do. how do you guys shift, and what do you launch at?

I shift by pressing the clutch in and moving the stick in the middle of the car

I dont know how you do it :-P

kourosH · 07-23-2006, 12:58 AM

i shift

181 BluZ · 07-23-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xenonk

just shift at redline?

+1... Thats the way that I've been doing it.

Brooksie · 07-23-2006, 01:17 PM

in addition to shifting at redline I've got good results with a slight difference between pushing the clutch in and taking off the gas....it gives a slight rev as you go into the next gear, giving you a bit of a ... boost (for lack of a better word)

davidv · 07-23-2006, 01:56 PM

Post some of you recent time slips in that drag racing forum and lets see how you are doing.

Alberto · 07-24-2006, 06:28 AM

Powershfiting when done right will not kill your clutch. Stock clutch lasted me 53K miles NEVER 1X slipped before I chose to replace it for the turbo kit. Anyways here is how I shift when racing

Click here to see Video

07-24-2006, 10:23 AM

damn Alberto your rough on it! if you got 50k+ outta it, you must know what your doin. kudos

Jason@Performance · 07-24-2006, 10:30 AM

drag racing power shifing can help your times a liiiiiitle...

Blue_Streek · 07-24-2006, 10:31 AM

damn alberto, i have never seen someone move so much in their car while shifting. i wonder how you look from outside the car?

tommy

roast · 07-24-2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myturbo350z

a few people have told me powershifting is the easiest way to get a decent time, but its not something you really want to do. how do you guys shift, and what do you launch at?

Just a normal speed shift is the easiest way to get a good time without putting unnecessary wear on your drivetrain.

3hree5ive0ero · 07-24-2006, 12:09 PM

I'm assuming you're talking about a straight line track? I powershift and speedshift, depending on my mood. Personally, I feel that powershifting is very slightly faster than speedshifting. My times are very close between powershifting and speedshifting. Many people can't powershift but they seem to do fine with speedshifting. I think it's a matter of personal choice.

edwin350z · 07-24-2006, 12:19 PM

+1

kourosH · 07-24-2006, 12:20 PM

hahahah alberto..thatd b funny if u broke the shift knob one time

davidv · 07-24-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooksie

in addition to shifting at redline I've got good results with a slight difference between pushing the clutch in and taking off the gas....it gives a slight rev as you go into the next gear, giving you a bit of a ... boost (for lack of a better word)

Can you post some recent time slips? Examples of your technique. Thanks.

davidv · 07-24-2006, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roast

Just a normal speed shift is the easiest way to get a good time without putting unnecessary wear on your drivetrain.

Can you post some recent time slips? Examples of your technique. Thanks.

davidv · 07-24-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero

I'm assuming you're talking about a straight line track? I powershift and speedshift, depending on my mood. Personally, I feel that powershifting is very slightly faster than speedshifting. My times are very close between powershifting and speedshifting. Many people can't powershift but they seem to do fine with speedshifting. I think it's a matter of personal choice.

Can you post some recent time slips? Examples of your technique. Thanks.

07-24-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by myturbo350z

a few people have told me powershifting is the easiest way to get a decent time, but its not something you really want to do. how do you guys shift, and what do you launch at?

First of all do the "clutch pedal fix" and lower the friction point near the floor, the factory has it set to high, which makes for inconsistent shifting.

Secondly after #1 is done, just shift as fast as you can.

I launch from 3K at my local track, cause they spray gum on the 60' pad, the Z bites and goes!

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07-22-2006, 11:37 PM	#1
myturbo350z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	how do you shift when racing? (at the track) a few people have told me powershifting is the easiest way to get a decent time, but its not something you really want to do. how do you guys shift, and what do you launch at?

07-23-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
blu_racing Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	(power shift) you got to time the shift just right, releasing clutch and shifting gear, takes some practice...be prepard to burn out clutch

07-23-2006, 01:17 PM	#7
Brooksie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 2,392 iTrader: (1)	in addition to shifting at redline I've got good results with a slight difference between pushing the clutch in and taking off the gas....it gives a slight rev as you go into the next gear, giving you a bit of a ... boost (for lack of a better word)

07-24-2006, 10:23 AM	#10
Freak Guest Posts: n/a	damn Alberto your rough on it! if you got 50k+ outta it, you must know what your doin. kudos

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Jason@Performance Sponsor Performance Nissan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So-Cal - Ready to go? Posts: 8,768 iTrader: (11)	drag racing power shifing can help your times a liiiiiitle...

07-24-2006, 12:19 PM	#15
edwin350z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 714 iTrader: (23)	+1

07-24-2006, 12:20 PM	#16
kourosH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,946 iTrader: (3)	hahahah alberto..thatd b funny if u broke the shift knob one time __________________ 2006 Magnetic Black 350z Touring M/T - 20% Rear Tint - JWT PopCharger, Shorty Antenna, Bat Overlays, Royal Purple

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