how do you shift when racing? (at the track)
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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?
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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
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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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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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'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.
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)
Originally Posted by roast
Just a normal speed shift is the easiest way to get a good time without putting unnecessary wear on your drivetrain.
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.
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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!