Chirping Second!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Nashville TN
In powershifting you keep your foot in the throttle as you shift -- just don't miss a gear! 
As for chirping the tires when shifting -- it is about timing the clutch release as your right foot is opening the throttle. This is really something that should not need to be learned -- it kinda comes naturally, you should just have a "feel" for it.
As for chirping the tires when shifting -- it is about timing the clutch release as your right foot is opening the throttle. This is really something that should not need to be learned -- it kinda comes naturally, you should just have a "feel" for it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
Powershifting is shifting with power...ok, allright, so I'm a smart&#*!
Powershifting is upshifting quickly without lifting off of the accelerator. The clutch is basically slammed to the floor just fast enough to change gears and back out again. I'm of the opinion that the C5 does not respond very well to powershifting. I think it has something to do with the tranny being in the back and the long shift linkage that is involved. Powershifting is hard on any car and can do real damage to the drivetrain...but it sure is fun.
I drive a Z06 and I have found that the car responds better to a quick and precise shift as opposed to powershifting. Powershifting can result in bent shift forks, damaged gears, damaged rear end gearing and other expensive parts! Quick shifts can be just as productive speed wise without taking the chance on busting parts, but it does take some practice.
Just my humble opinion...but I do agree with myself, if I do say so myself, but that's just what I think.
Powershifting is upshifting quickly without lifting off of the accelerator. The clutch is basically slammed to the floor just fast enough to change gears and back out again. I'm of the opinion that the C5 does not respond very well to powershifting. I think it has something to do with the tranny being in the back and the long shift linkage that is involved. Powershifting is hard on any car and can do real damage to the drivetrain...but it sure is fun.
I drive a Z06 and I have found that the car responds better to a quick and precise shift as opposed to powershifting. Powershifting can result in bent shift forks, damaged gears, damaged rear end gearing and other expensive parts! Quick shifts can be just as productive speed wise without taking the chance on busting parts, but it does take some practice.
Just my humble opinion...but I do agree with myself, if I do say so myself, but that's just what I think.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 921
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From: TX
scott has a good description of a powershift.
a mild one to get the tires to chirp would be to run her up to about 4500 in first at about half throttle and then do a power shift. DO NOT LINGER WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE FLOOR! She will chirp every time!
Its fun and part of why you got a 6 speed.
verysoon
a mild one to get the tires to chirp would be to run her up to about 4500 in first at about half throttle and then do a power shift. DO NOT LINGER WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE FLOOR! She will chirp every time!
Its fun and part of why you got a 6 speed.
verysoon
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 476
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From: Orange County Ca
Whats chirping!
Chirping second, man I turn off traction control and I get second gear twenty feet of smoking burnout!
gotta work it to stay in a straight line.
Man I love driving this beast
Sidestep the clutch pedal dude!!
I have an extra set of rims and new tires in the garage so wanna burn up this rubber HeHehe
Save Da Wave
gotta work it to stay in a straight line.
Man I love driving this beast
Sidestep the clutch pedal dude!!
I have an extra set of rims and new tires in the garage so wanna burn up this rubber HeHehe
Save Da Wave
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