how do you shift when racing? (at the track)
07-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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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?
07-22-2006, 11:53 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?
I dont know how you do it :-P
07-23-2006, 12:17 PM
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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)
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07-24-2006, 05:28 AM
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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
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07-24-2006, 10:24 AM
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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?
07-24-2006, 11:09 AM
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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.
07-24-2006, 11:23 AM
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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)
07-24-2006, 11:25 AM
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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.
07-24-2006, 11:41 AM
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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?
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!