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The pull of a 350Z after 4K RPMs?

Old Feb 26, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rolling
what gears are you guys in when your "pushing it" ubove 4k? and when do you shift to the next one?
Lol !!! All gears. I shift as fast as I can after I hit 6300rpm.

If I'm just quick driving. I'll shift around 5500rpm so that I can take it a little easier on the shifts and not abuse the motor.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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i didnt think you were abusing the motor unless you exceed redline??
the manual says " exceeding redline will cause engine damage..?
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jvanquish
2nd gear is great
pulls like a lion...
but 3rd gear is where the real game begins
K... i didnt know you had the track model...

or did u reflash?

Bone stock '05 Track...

(Y backs don't count, dito for brake pads!)

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rolling
i didnt think you were abusing the motor unless you exceed redline??
the manual says " exceeding redline will cause engine damage..?
Below red line, you're not abusing it.

Actually, an engine driven 90% of the time at low RPM will hurt a LOT when you rev it to 7000rpm.

With the superior piston speed, the rods will lenghten a tiny bit. The piston rings will hit a small ridge (created naturally by wear) when they go farter up.

Not ideal.

Don't lug it, rev it !
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Below red line, you're not abusing it.

Actually, an engine driven 90% of the time at low RPM will hurt a LOT when you rev it to 7000rpm.

With the superior piston speed, the rods will lenghten a tiny bit. The piston rings will hit a small ridge (created naturally by wear) when they go farter up.

Not ideal.

Don't lug it, rev it !
Hmm, here we go again.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Below red line, you're not abusing it.

Actually, an engine driven 90% of the time at low RPM will hurt a LOT when you rev it to 7000rpm.

With the superior piston speed, the rods will lenghten a tiny bit. The piston rings will hit a small ridge (created naturally by wear) when they go farter up.

Not ideal.

Don't lug it, rev it !
Might be a stupid question but in "normal" driving, is there a right window of rpm's to shift? Still babying my new Z, and can't wait to fully open it up, but not used to a car with this much power so not sure what is truly considered low or high rpm. Thanks for tolerating this over-simple question
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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just feeling the power over about 3500 rpm's is awesome . I love the Z. She puts a smile on my face everyday to work on the highway. I never knew of a 6th gear that pulled so hard
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by drjeff2b
Might be a stupid question but in "normal" driving, is there a right window of rpm's to shift?
No. Shift whenever you comfortable. For normal street driving there is little point (and its a bit excessive) to take any gear red line.
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
No. Shift whenever you comfortable. For normal street driving there is little point (and its a bit excessive) to take any gear red line.
Exactly.

I shift between 3-4000 rpm in "regular" driving.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
No. Shift whenever you comfortable. For normal street driving there is little point (and its a bit excessive) to take any gear red line.
Thanks!

Don't why so many people are concerned with breaking it in then. Makes sense not to race anyone the first week you have the car.
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