When do you SHIFT?
#21
Originally Posted by Domo
im serious, whats the point in using first gear? Its so short..but I do use it when I want to beat it.
#23
Originally Posted by dodaddy
Originally Posted by Domo
im serious, whats the point in using first gear? Its so short..but I do use it when I want to beat it.
#24
With a vehicle equipped with a more stout clutch/trans skipping gears isnt too bad, but with the tc? I wouldnt make a habbit of it.
It isnt a Peterbuilt, first gear isnt there for towing only and it isnt supposed to be optional, lol. Its bad enough it its only a 5spd, you want to make it a 4spd?
I shift at whatever I feel like, dont really look. Probably around 3-3200
It isnt a Peterbuilt, first gear isnt there for towing only and it isnt supposed to be optional, lol. Its bad enough it its only a 5spd, you want to make it a 4spd?
I shift at whatever I feel like, dont really look. Probably around 3-3200
#25
People barley ride on first gear for more then a few seconds. I understand if our ride was an Honda with high RPMs but its not. Toyotas never came with much RPMs to begin with. I would think riding on first for 2/3 of a block is much more harm then starting out on 2nd. First is very short for our ride.
#26
Originally Posted by Domo
People barley ride on first gear for more then a few seconds. I understand if our ride was an Honda with high RPMs but its not. Toyotas never came with much RPMs to begin with. I would think riding on first for 2/3 of a block is much more harm then starting out on 2nd. First is very short for our ride.
#27
Originally Posted by jonathan110987
Originally Posted by Domo
People barley ride on first gear for more then a few seconds. I understand if our ride was an Honda with high RPMs but its not. Toyotas never came with much RPMs to begin with. I would think riding on first for 2/3 of a block is much more harm then starting out on 2nd. First is very short for our ride.
#28
I guess the way I look at it is that rolling in 2nd gear can decrease gas mileage because you are giving more gas, and also causing your car to stutter and choke. My assumption is that you are constantly riding the clutch so that can cause the clutch to go out faster, but again thats my assumption.
Also, one other way I look at it is why would they make it a 5 speed if they didnt want us to use 1st gear, and why not make it a 4? I'm sure there are engineers out there that figured this out for us, and which is why a 5 spd tc came out not 4 lol.
Also, one other way I look at it is why would they make it a 5 speed if they didnt want us to use 1st gear, and why not make it a 4? I'm sure there are engineers out there that figured this out for us, and which is why a 5 spd tc came out not 4 lol.
#29
Its ok that you thought I rode on my clutch but let me be clear that I didnt. I can take off in second under 2 RPMs which is not riding the clutch. Second just because someone makes something does not mean it needs to be used on all occasions. We need first gear for many situations like going up hill or towing something. I just prefer not to use it when I dont need it. Its my preference, ya can use your fifth gear all you want. Maybe I would use it more if I had a turbo but I dont so its smooth sailing for me.
#30
Originally Posted by Domo
Its ok that you thought I rode on my clutch but let me be clear that I didnt. I can take off in second under 2 RPMs which is not riding the clutch. Second just because someone makes something does not mean it needs to be used on all occasions. We need first gear for many situations like going up hill or towing something. I just prefer not to use it when I dont need it. Its my preference, ya can use your fifth gear all you want. Maybe I would use it more if I had a turbo but I dont so its smooth sailing for me.
#33
Originally Posted by BlkTC
matrixes come with 6 gears? ooo that's awesome!!!
time to swap trannys. lmao
time to swap trannys. lmao
#38
i agree the first gear is useless, but i still use it. usually take it to around 2.5k in first then around 3 in second and third, then when i reach 30 i plop it into fifth.
The best part of first is the pull, start driving slowly in an empty street then be like, "do you hear that noise coming from the engine bay? move closer to the dash." then let off the gas, floor it and watch em fly back in there seats. lol
The best part of first is the pull, start driving slowly in an empty street then be like, "do you hear that noise coming from the engine bay? move closer to the dash." then let off the gas, floor it and watch em fly back in there seats. lol
#39
Originally Posted by dropzone
BTW, if the tC is stock it's pointless shifting after 6,000RPM(when doing spirited driving). Check a stock tC dyno sheet there's no power made going past those RPMs.
#40
Originally Posted by Domo
Originally Posted by jonathan110987
Originally Posted by Domo
People barley ride on first gear for more then a few seconds. I understand if our ride was an Honda with high RPMs but its not. Toyotas never came with much RPMs to begin with. I would think riding on first for 2/3 of a block is much more harm then starting out on 2nd. First is very short for our ride.
OWNED! LMFAOOOOOO!!! OMG THIS MADE ME CRACK UP!! sorry jonathon LOL