Noob question about shifting =P
Dont worry man your doing the right thing. Break it in easy for first 1500 miles. Then you can redline it all you want. Keep it under 4k for now. Although I wouldn't go up to 4k either until then.
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For the best gas milage on a Z set your shift indicator at around redline and at every red light drop the clutch and smoke tires. This will cause you to not only waste a ton of gas but also incur future tire costs.
This is what I do and I think you should to ....why? because to worry about gas milage on a sports car is like a hummer worrying about a speed bump at a grocery store -
This is what I do and I think you should to ....why? because to worry about gas milage on a sports car is like a hummer worrying about a speed bump at a grocery store -
Originally Posted by dragon11689
Dont worry man your doing the right thing. Break it in easy for first 1500 miles. Then you can redline it all you want. Keep it under 4k for now. Although I wouldn't go up to 4k either until then.
The 4k limit is only for lengthy periods. Short incursions above it is ok and actually beneficial to the engine and drive train break in.
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I regularly shift at 3,000rpm... I feel it is the best balance between fuel economy, acceleration and practicality when driving around town. For the more spirited accels, I rev it to like 4,500 or 5,000 =)
Shifting at 2,500 is like when you're driving in a parking lot... Just wind it up a bit more, the car gets decent gas mileage if you don't constantly have a lead foot.
Shifting at 2,500 is like when you're driving in a parking lot... Just wind it up a bit more, the car gets decent gas mileage if you don't constantly have a lead foot.
Originally Posted by BhashaZ
Try resetting your MPG. I know mine showed 8-12 MPG in the beginning, and once I reset it, it started showing 18-19 MPG. I think it is because it is a rolling average from the last time you reset it.
I currently average about 23.2 MPG. I generally shift at 3000, although I occasionally will go beyond that when I am entering the freeway or trying to pass people up. So my shift light is at 3000RPM because that way I can actually SEE the damn light when I am daily driving. Also, in 6th gear at 80mph, you should be around 3000RPM. It forces me to stay 80mph or under so I have less chances of getting a speeding ticket. Of course, that's not to say that I don't EVER take it above 80, but if I do, it won't be for that long since I get annoyed of the blinking light.
I currently average about 23.2 MPG. I generally shift at 3000, although I occasionally will go beyond that when I am entering the freeway or trying to pass people up. So my shift light is at 3000RPM because that way I can actually SEE the damn light when I am daily driving. Also, in 6th gear at 80mph, you should be around 3000RPM. It forces me to stay 80mph or under so I have less chances of getting a speeding ticket. Of course, that's not to say that I don't EVER take it above 80, but if I do, it won't be for that long since I get annoyed of the blinking light.
Originally Posted by Kolia
Is your Z a diesel for shifting so low ?
I shift somewhere between 3-4000 rpm and get 22-23 mpg around town.
I shift somewhere between 3-4000 rpm and get 22-23 mpg around town.
25-26 Highway... (and this is with a few mods)
I shift whenever I please. Usually 3000-4000, but several romps to 6000-6500 as well during a day.
Originally Posted by Kolia
Babying an engine for its first 1500 miles and then redlining it is not very good.
The 4k limit is only for lengthy periods. Short incursions above it is ok and actually beneficial to the engine and drive train break in.
The 4k limit is only for lengthy periods. Short incursions above it is ok and actually beneficial to the engine and drive train break in.
Originally Posted by JunJTan
if you shift below 3k, then i don't think you bought the right car. THIS IS A SPORT CAR. 
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I set my rev meter at 5900 rpms bc I want maximum ponies and I want a warning when I'm getting close to the knock zone. Usually, I give it some juice when there is a nice clearing 4000-5000 rpms. I usually rip the rpms in the 6000 range once a day to get my fix.
It all depends on the gas..
Exonmobil averages me 15mpg
Sunoco 94 averages me 23-24
BP Amaco averages me 22-23
Denco/Wawa/Raceway averages me 15
All others between 13 (EEK) to 18
I usually put amaco since its best bang for buck.
I shift at 3k usually but occasionally romp it. Also, i dont waste time shifting and i usually stay in high gear unless im passing. Cruise control is your friend.
Exonmobil averages me 15mpg
Sunoco 94 averages me 23-24
BP Amaco averages me 22-23
Denco/Wawa/Raceway averages me 15
All others between 13 (EEK) to 18
I usually put amaco since its best bang for buck.
I shift at 3k usually but occasionally romp it. Also, i dont waste time shifting and i usually stay in high gear unless im passing. Cruise control is your friend.
Yes, it's a sports car, but some of us also use this car as (fun) transportation back and forth from work and going out to get groceries and stuff and would like halfway decent gas mileage at those times 
That said, I set my shift light at 4800 (which in the manual says is optimal for accel) although I rarely shift then in regular driving. I pretty much let the feel and sound of the engine tell me when i should shift, which is somewhere around 3000-3500 RPM and I get about 16-19 city and avg about 20MPH (it's L.A. what'ya'gonna do?). My numbers always go way up if I can do a lot of hwy driving. If i remember correctly, set @ 4800 your doing a little over 100 before the light starts flashing @ 4300 in sixth.
That said, I set my shift light at 4800 (which in the manual says is optimal for accel) although I rarely shift then in regular driving. I pretty much let the feel and sound of the engine tell me when i should shift, which is somewhere around 3000-3500 RPM and I get about 16-19 city and avg about 20MPH (it's L.A. what'ya'gonna do?). My numbers always go way up if I can do a lot of hwy driving. If i remember correctly, set @ 4800 your doing a little over 100 before the light starts flashing @ 4300 in sixth.
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