When do YOU shift (manuals)
07-08-2005, 12:35 AM
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When do YOU shift (manuals)
Ok, since no one else asked I will.
For those driving '05, manual, v8's, at what RPM do you shift "normally" and what about when you
"let 'er eat"? I'm assuming most are going to say "6000" or so on the second part but let's see.
I guess if you've watched and know what your auto shifts at... spill it too. Don't want to start any wars here.
For those driving '05, manual, v8's, at what RPM do you shift "normally" and what about when you
"let 'er eat"? I'm assuming most are going to say "6000" or so on the second part but let's see.
I guess if you've watched and know what your auto shifts at... spill it too. Don't want to start any wars here.
07-08-2005, 12:42 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
normal driving conditions, I am usually not watching the tach... I shift by sound... when I get on it... you guessed it... wind it out to 6k and bring on the noise and the funk!
07-08-2005, 12:46 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
My auto with the stock tune shifts near 6k when at WOT.
http://home.comcast.net/~kresstek/MisterRoper.wmv
Video was shot to hear the sound of the then new(ish) Bassani's, not to win an Academy Award.
http://home.comcast.net/~kresstek/MisterRoper.wmv
Video was shot to hear the sound of the then new(ish) Bassani's, not to win an Academy Award.
07-08-2005, 12:58 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
normal, around town: 1st to 2nd i generally shift north of 4k rpm; 2nd to 3rd no higher than 4k rpm, especially if i'm in a 30mph zone. so much speed, so little road on most days.
07-08-2005, 02:04 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
I only shift at the recommended fuel economy points in the manual - 11 - 19 - 30 - 41...
yeah, right, when I am totally baked maybe! LOL
Seriously, With just over 600 mi on the odo - I take it up to 5k when aggressive. Waiting a little longer to (accidentally) hit the limiter.
The motors sound is so serious that at 4k you can feel kind of, well, obnoxious.
yeah, right, when I am totally baked maybe! LOL
Seriously, With just over 600 mi on the odo - I take it up to 5k when aggressive. Waiting a little longer to (accidentally) hit the limiter.
The motors sound is so serious that at 4k you can feel kind of, well, obnoxious.
07-08-2005, 07:58 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
Good one _____While attempting land speed record: just under 6k_______________
ORIGINAL: DAVE05GT
Normal driving: 3k-3.5k
While attempting land speed record: just under 6k
Normal driving: 3k-3.5k
While attempting land speed record: just under 6k
07-08-2005, 11:10 AM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
4k in first, 3.5k for the rest. That's normal, and a bit aggresive. I get good sound there (note: I shift by sound, but have looked at the tach occasionally and these were ~ the numbers). Still under 1k miles, so I try not to redline her too often...
07-08-2005, 02:14 PM
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RE: When do YOU shift (manuals)
I have always shifted by sound and by the feel of the car during accelleration. It all depends on the way that I drive at that point in time. I am still trying to get used to the sound of the engine above 5K. I have hit the rev limiter 2 times so far.