A question for you "shifty" types...
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A question for you "shifty" types...
I've only had my '00 for a few weeks (and have had fewer nice days to drive it 
) but I noticed that when I start out a trip, the shifts come fairly quickly - similar to what the manual recommends as far as the speed at which to shift. Once I'm driving for a short while (5 minutes or so), I've found that the space between shifts is much greater. I'm comfortably in first (<3000rpms) until the upper 30s in mph and in second even beyond 55. Is this normal, and simply a function of the drivetrain "warming up"? I should note that my last experience with a manual trans was about 10 years ago with a 4 cylinder Eclipse, a situation which in no way compares to driving a Corvette, but that is my frame of reference - shifting was always quick through the first three gears in that car.
Thanks,
Chris
) but I noticed that when I start out a trip, the shifts come fairly quickly - similar to what the manual recommends as far as the speed at which to shift. Once I'm driving for a short while (5 minutes or so), I've found that the space between shifts is much greater. I'm comfortably in first (<3000rpms) until the upper 30s in mph and in second even beyond 55. Is this normal, and simply a function of the drivetrain "warming up"? I should note that my last experience with a manual trans was about 10 years ago with a 4 cylinder Eclipse, a situation which in no way compares to driving a Corvette, but that is my frame of reference - shifting was always quick through the first three gears in that car. Thanks,
Chris
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I knew that didn't come out right...
When I start up and go, I'm shifting into 2nd at about 15-20 mph for the first few minutes. After that, when I need to shift into 2nd, it will be at 35-40 mph (rpms being equal). My question was: is this normal, a function of the engine/drivetrain warming up? I never experienced a difference like that with my previous car.
Hope that makes more sense!
When I start up and go, I'm shifting into 2nd at about 15-20 mph for the first few minutes. After that, when I need to shift into 2nd, it will be at 35-40 mph (rpms being equal). My question was: is this normal, a function of the engine/drivetrain warming up? I never experienced a difference like that with my previous car.
Hope that makes more sense!
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I've been watching the dash, and that light doesn't come on, and it allows me to shift to second...???As long as it's not a problem, I was just curious...
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This question blows my mind! You, repeat, you are determining when to shift. You are choosing the shift points, I am still completely befuddled and have no idea what you are asking. Sorry to be so dense.
Also, the tach should be what you shift by, not, repeat, not speed.
I am so confused!
Also, the tach should be what you shift by, not, repeat, not speed.
I am so confused!
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Sounds like you just shift different once you are in the car for a while. For me, it also depends on my mood when I am behind the wheel - if I want just a relaxing drive, I shift at lesser speeds and RPMs. If I want a spirited drive, I keep it in each gear a little longer.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Sounds like you just shift different once you are in the car for a while. For me, it also depends on my mood when I am behind the wheel - if I want just a relaxing drive, I shift at lesser speeds and RPMs. If I want a spirited drive, I keep it in each gear a little longer.
I tend to take it a little easy for the first few miles until the engine warms up and the oil is up to temp and well circulated before winding it out, I do tend to make sure I'm above the CAGS limit, no cags defeat yet, to avoid 1-2 lock out.
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I may be mistaken, but I believe that the CAGS does not kick in until the engine is thorughly warmed up and therefore the initial shifts would seem to come sooner as CAGS is not forcing a shift to 4th. However, once warmed up, if you're anything like me when driving, I try to avoid CAGS if possible and routinely drive past the CAGS RPM/speed range which may make the 'time' in a gear seem longer. Otherwise, like most of these guys are saying, you're probably just used to the shifting after a while and it feels more normal to wind it out a bit more. Just my 2 cents. Zuti 
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I'm with the other guys...I think it's all in your head.
You're the one doing the shifting, so you choose the RPMs at which to shift. The given RPM at a given speed does not change (significantly) based on whether or not the car is warmed up.
You're the one doing the shifting, so you choose the RPMs at which to shift. The given RPM at a given speed does not change (significantly) based on whether or not the car is warmed up.
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At first I thought you had an A4 based on your question as you state that the car is warming up and thus shifts are coming sooner.
On reread, I agree that you are warming up to the car right on schedule each time you drive. As time goes on, you will play with your shift points because you have enough torque to shift whenever you darn well please
Have fun with it
On reread, I agree that you are warming up to the car right on schedule each time you drive. As time goes on, you will play with your shift points because you have enough torque to shift whenever you darn well please
Have fun with it
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Originally Posted by Old One
This question blows my mind! You, repeat, you are determining when to shift. You are choosing the shift points, I am still completely befuddled and have no idea what you are asking. Sorry to be so dense.
Also, the tach should be what you shift by, not, repeat, not speed.
I am so confused!
Also, the tach should be what you shift by, not, repeat, not speed.
I am so confused!
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Isn't he talking about his A4? How can HE be controlled by an MN6? In the case that I am correct, it probably does have to do with thermal environments and the heat of the trans fluid. Not having an A4, I really can't say, but ai thought somebody responded this way somewhere in the thread.
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Originally Posted by GottahavaVette
I should note that my last experience with a manual trans was about 10 years ago with a 4 cylinder Eclipse, a situation which in no way compares to driving a Corvette, Thanks,
Chris
Chris
Chris, help us out here, PLEASE?