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Old 08-12-2010, 11:44 AM
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6800 usually
Old 08-12-2010, 01:33 PM
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After stock dyno, my peak torque/HP was around 6900 so I set it there. Probably needs to be changed after the bolt on's now, but I rarely rev that high any longer.
Old 08-12-2010, 01:56 PM
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so today was the first time i got to drive my car after the test drive (where I was more scared of crashing the car or getting a ticket, so a lot of slow driving).

I set the shifter to 4800 where the manual says is maximum torque but WOW getting it even there was crazy fast! in second gear I was already pulling about 60. so i gotta set it lower probably.
Old 08-12-2010, 02:54 PM
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:39 PM
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:50 PM
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where ever my dyno chart has shown where the power band starts to drop off, so think its about 6k at the moment..
Old 08-12-2010, 07:04 PM
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4K for everday driving
Old 08-13-2010, 12:09 AM
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5500 VQDE. non rev. just to know when to start paying attention to the rpm.
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7500.


I don't need a light to tell me when to shift.
So I hide it waaaaay up in the attic.
Old 08-13-2010, 06:42 AM
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Uprev tune FTW. The Z redlines @ 7500 rpm now...
Old 08-13-2010, 07:32 AM
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4k

I only "pay attention" to it during normal driving.
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Old 08-15-2010, 05:47 PM
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4200rpm. I never really look at it, for when I drive above 4k I'm normally paying more attention to the road and rely on my ears to tell me when I should shift.
Old 04-24-2012, 07:59 PM
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Default What is your RPM light set at?

Mines at 5000 too low?
Old 04-24-2012, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007base350z
Mines at 5000 too low?
Why would you set it THAT far below redline?
Old 04-24-2012, 09:16 PM
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mine is set to 9000 just before vtak
Old 04-24-2012, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007base350z
Mines at 5000 too low?
I guess you dont know what the shift light is meant for. I suppose you could have it set super low if you were trying to achieve optimal fuel ecconomy but 5000 would still be a retarded setting especially if you have an 07.
Old 04-24-2012, 09:32 PM
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mine is at 6600. I use it to warn me before redline when I'm having too much fun XD
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I tend to keep mine at 6k.


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