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Jul 26, 2006 | 03:27 AM

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what rpm do you shift at?

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Jul 26, 2006 | 03:37 AM

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depends on the situation..... 3K is adequate

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Jul 26, 2006 | 03:56 AM

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2k RPMs - auto

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Jul 26, 2006 | 04:05 AM

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3kish, sometimes a little lower but usually not below 2500, obviously

higher if I want to have some fun

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Jul 26, 2006 | 04:55 AM

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well i just got my tc 5spd today so obviously still learning it (first manual tranny) but as of now im shifting at around 2,750

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Jul 26, 2006 | 05:00 AM

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shift when the motor rpms have reached their peak. there is no more hp to gain by staying in that gear. it's pretty simple, but also difficult.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 05:22 AM

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2.5K for normal city street driving (unless I'm going uphill, 3K then). This is also the best way to get good gas milage. 6.25K when getting onto the freeway though! :D

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Jul 26, 2006 | 05:24 AM

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2-2.5k - auto.
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Jul 26, 2006 | 05:28 AM

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first gear i always tend to rev above 4k because it's super short.

every thing else i shift at 3k

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Jul 26, 2006 | 06:19 AM

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having driven manuals for a few years i dont look at my tach at all

i shift when i feel like the engine wants to shift, usually around 3000

you learn to feel your car out and know when to shift....

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Jul 26, 2006 | 06:23 AM

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Damn, no wonder why I've been ____ty gas mileage.

Shift at 3.3k usually (auto) Its sluggish from anything below that, lol.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:02 AM

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Quote:

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Damn, no wonder why I've been ____ty gas mileage.

*getting*
(i'm gonna be taking off soon, btw).

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:04 AM

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well it's late, and that's my excuse :p

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:39 AM

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3-3.5k manual

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:54 AM

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3k on the daily...highway on ramps...6100rpms =P

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Jul 26, 2006 | 01:43 PM

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Daily driving: 3-4k
At the Strip: 6,250 or rev limiter

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Jul 26, 2006 | 01:50 PM

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2.5-3k with a manual

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:44 PM

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8,500 Rpm.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 07:53 PM

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8,500 Rpm.

Hooray Rotarys!!!

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Jul 26, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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when ur on 3rd gear do u guys shift to 4th gear when ur at 3k rpm goin 40 mph?

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