what RPM do you shift your MN6?
Heel & Toe
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normally...
I shift around 3,000 in normal driving conditions...in my 2000 C5, stock...you mean to tell me that some of you shift from 1st to 2nd at 4,000+ rpms?
ok, in a stock C5 if I am drag racing I'd build the th RPMs up to about 3,000 for the launch...so? Enlighten me...
In a spirited launch at what RPMs should I shift 3,000, 3,500, wat do you think?
ok, in a stock C5 if I am drag racing I'd build the th RPMs up to about 3,000 for the launch...so? Enlighten me...
In a spirited launch at what RPMs should I shift 3,000, 3,500, wat do you think?
Racer
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Originally Posted by 2LT-Z51
during break in i did the 4000 rpm (light load - no pedal to the floor) made sure the engine did not stay at any one rpm for a long periods of time - did not use cruise control and always used differnt gears on freeway - (sometimes 4th sometime 5th sometimes 6th)
have 2600 miles now - 6th on freeway get really good gas mileage - amazing
city driving - 3000 rpm
have 2600 miles now - 6th on freeway get really good gas mileage - amazing
city driving - 3000 rpm
Followed exactly the same routine in my '05 Z51 and have had 10K trouble free and enjoyable miles. Usually change up at 3,000 revs, except for 5th t0 6th, where I use 2,000.
Racer
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Originally Posted by 2LT-Z51
during break in i did the 4000 rpm (light load - no pedal to the floor) made sure the engine did not stay at any one rpm for a long periods of time - did not use cruise control and always used differnt gears on freeway - (sometimes 4th sometime 5th sometimes 6th)
have 2600 miles now - 6th on freeway get really good gas mileage - amazing
city driving - 3000 rpm
have 2600 miles now - 6th on freeway get really good gas mileage - amazing
city driving - 3000 rpm
Followed exactly the same routine in my '05 Z51 and have had 10K trouble free and enjoyable miles. Usually change up at 3,000 revs, except for 5th t0 6th, where I use 2,000.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Maybesomeday312
I do all my shifts by sound alone. I would guess probably around 3-3.5K. It's just such a natural feeling that I don't pay attension to the RPM's.
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Now ---- the question is:
When you drive your vette, what % of the time do you spend driving in the following manner.
1. 1.5 - 2 K Granny Driving (me 10% - this is neighborhood stuff)
2. 2 - 3 K It's a vette (me 30% - it's the law))
3. 3 - 4 K I'm gonna drive it like a vette (me - 30% having lot's fun)
4. 4 - 5 K Let 'em know you're around (me - 20% - it is exciting)
5. 5 - 6 K Get the hell out of my way! (10% - just gotta do it)
Therefore, when I drive it, 60% of the time I am, at the least, having "lot's of fun" when I drive it.
When you drive your vette, what % of the time do you spend driving in the following manner.
1. 1.5 - 2 K Granny Driving (me 10% - this is neighborhood stuff)
2. 2 - 3 K It's a vette (me 30% - it's the law))
3. 3 - 4 K I'm gonna drive it like a vette (me - 30% having lot's fun)
4. 4 - 5 K Let 'em know you're around (me - 20% - it is exciting)
5. 5 - 6 K Get the hell out of my way! (10% - just gotta do it)
Therefore, when I drive it, 60% of the time I am, at the least, having "lot's of fun" when I drive it.
Last edited by blkvette1; Jul 19, 2006 at 08:36 PM.
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I have a stupid question, related to this thread topic. The Z06 is capable of doing 0-60 in first gear. What about the F55/Z51s equiped with the LS2. Will the transmission, rear end and gearing allow a 0-60 in first gear?