Z drivers with Manual tranny...
Jul 3, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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From: Chicago, Illa Noise
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Originally Posted by roast
I shift when there is a better gear suitable for my need.
+1 Perfect answer
Jul 4, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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From: DEATH STAR
Oct 9, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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From: MN
Oct 9, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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From: Kitchen Floor
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Originally Posted by o-MidWeStDC5-o
haha... nice thread
Not quite.
Oct 9, 2006 | 07:15 PM
I shift it up or down depending on my speed and the angle of my dangle.
Oct 9, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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From: Bellevue Wa
I live my life a quarter mile at a time....
Oct 9, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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From: yomom
before you get a manual car learn how to drive!!
Oct 9, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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From: Kitchen Floor
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Originally Posted by tsukaz
before you get a manual car learn how to drive!!
i think this applies to any type of car, regardless of transmission.
Oct 9, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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From: yomom
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Originally Posted by camaro194
i think this applies to any type of car, regardless of transmission.
yeah, well the original post was about when to shift. so maybe i should rephrase my last post, since context doesn't help you understand. "maybe you should learn how to drive STICK before getting a manual car." There you go!
Oct 9, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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From: MN
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Originally Posted by camaro194
Not quite.
I thought it was funny that someone would buy a car and then ask others how to drive it...
Oct 10, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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From: swede
shift around 2.5-3.0x 1000 rpms. thats where it is easiest to make it most comf. shifting
Oct 10, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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From: NJ
Real Deal isn't back is he?? damn!
Oct 10, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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From: PDX
Thanks for bringing this thread back from the grave...
Oct 10, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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From: Waterbury, CT
Granny driving: 2500
Oct 11, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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From: Australia
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Originally Posted by RealDeal24
When do you shift usally???
U can shift in a manual? Thats what i'm doing wrong.........
Oct 11, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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From: Ocean City, Maryland
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Originally Posted by RealDeal24
When do you shift usally???
Normally when I need a capital letter...
Oct 11, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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From: New York, NY
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Originally Posted by OCZTrack
Normally when I need a capital letter...
rofl
Mar 1, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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From: Saint Louis
Quote:
Originally Posted by RealDeal24
When do you shift usally???
When the red light flashes
Mar 2, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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From: Sin City
Normal cruising , i usually change from 1 to 3 to 5 then 6 never letting the RPMs get over 3k .
Mar 2, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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From: Ireland
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
I live my life a quarter mile at a time....
That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard!
