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Jul 16, 2004 | 12:49 PM

59intheworks

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when do you shift

Every since I started racing Spec Miata's I have figured out that I am a shifting weeny in my street car. I normally shift at about 2000-2500 rpms in my 68 with a 327/300 motor. When do most of you guys shift. I would assume somewhere closer to the yellow then that. Thanks.

Jul 16, 2004 | 12:55 PM

comp

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yep, need to shift a little before you feel if fall over (quit pulling) when you find that RPM then practice and check time's

Jul 16, 2004 | 01:08 PM

SharkAttack

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Regular driving - generally around 4K (3.70 gear, stock LT-1 engine redlines at 6.5K). Having fun - generally between 5K and 6K.

Jul 16, 2004 | 01:09 PM

Sleper

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When the shift light comes on and my rev limiter kicks in. 6400 rpm.
(roller floats at 6500)

Jul 16, 2004 | 01:28 PM

77BuffaloVet

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normal driving around 3500...getting on it I usually stay just below 5k...the difference is usually in how far to the floor the gas pedel is, not where I am shifting...

Jul 16, 2004 | 01:35 PM

mayberg

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I usually shift to R to get out the garage and into the street, then to D to get going.

Jul 16, 2004 | 01:59 PM

59intheworks

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Mayberg, there's my problem, I have never used the R before. I always wondered why I had a garage door that opended on one side and just a big hole on the other side.