best rpm to shift at....
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As a casual driver, I still like to drive swiftly from light to light. I have never raced with manual myself but what I have learned from driving my Z is shifting when it feels right with the car. Now I am not sure if my shifting is where it should be exactly but I know the owner's manual seems low like previously stated by other Z owners. This is how I observed my shifting:
1st to 2nd @ 19 mph/3.5k RPMs
2nd to 3rd @ 39 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
3rd to 4th @ 58 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
4th to 5th @ 75 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
5th to 6th @ 90 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
Basically I shift at 3500 rpms to 2nd and between 4000-4500 for the rest. Seeing this is my first manual sports car, if anyone has any recommendations for adjustments feel free to let me know. Thanks.
1st to 2nd @ 19 mph/3.5k RPMs
2nd to 3rd @ 39 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
3rd to 4th @ 58 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
4th to 5th @ 75 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
5th to 6th @ 90 mph/4-4.5k RPMs
Basically I shift at 3500 rpms to 2nd and between 4000-4500 for the rest. Seeing this is my first manual sports car, if anyone has any recommendations for adjustments feel free to let me know. Thanks.
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Guys 2.5k is not lugging the engine. Lugging the engine is bringing it below idle speed (~1-1.2k). Shifting at 2.5k is perfectly fine as long as you're above 1k in the next gear. It'll save gas and place less wear and tear on your motor. 3k or 1/2 redline are great as well but they suck up more gas.
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I'd have to agree that 2.5K is not lugging at all. I shift at that RPM when a cop is following me so I won't be as noticable.
I like to drive in the 3 to 4K range as that is close to the start of the real power. That way if I have to make an emergency manuver or I just want to jump on it, all it takes is a little more throttle and away we go!!!!!
In AutoX, I usually shift in the 5-6K range. That seems to be the point where it doesn't seem to be pulling quite as strong. Then again, maybe it's because that's where I'm coming up on a curve and need to slow a little.
I like to drive in the 3 to 4K range as that is close to the start of the real power. That way if I have to make an emergency manuver or I just want to jump on it, all it takes is a little more throttle and away we go!!!!!
In AutoX, I usually shift in the 5-6K range. That seems to be the point where it doesn't seem to be pulling quite as strong. Then again, maybe it's because that's where I'm coming up on a curve and need to slow a little.
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Exactly Dave, I like driving in the 3-4k range too. Just before you really tap into the power. At 4k, the engine is just starting to 'percolate' as I describe it. Anything over that is just sweet! I'm not driving the Z to conserve gas. These babies are for fun, right?
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Originally Posted by NzZ
Guys 2.5k is not lugging the engine. Lugging the engine is bringing it below idle speed (~1-1.2k). Shifting at 2.5k is perfectly fine as long as you're above 1k in the next gear. It'll save gas and place less wear and tear on your motor. 3k or 1/2 redline are great as well but they suck up more gas.
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Last edited by jakesford; 10-22-2005 at 07:11 PM.
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