Where do you guys shift?
03-09-2019, 07:42 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Where do you guys shift?
I was reading a post about CAGS and it made me wonder how everyone drives. If you are just regular commuting (ie not spirited or aggressive driving), at why RPM do people typically shift up to the next gear? And what RPM do you like to have the car be in while in a give gear?
03-09-2019, 08:29 AM
#2
Drifting
Heres what I normally do. I have diasabled the 1st to 4th shift. 1stt to 2nd 20mph, 2nd to 3rd, 25, 3rd to 4th 35, 4th to 5th 45, 5th to 6th 60, 6th to 7th 70, I do drive slower in some gears once I get to that gear but I try to keep the rpms around 1500 if it goes lower I will downshift 
03-09-2019, 08:47 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
Go into 2nd at around 20, 3rd about 30, 4th around 45, 5th around 70.
03-09-2019, 08:56 AM
#4
You guys are a lot tamer then me but then again I do not use my vette as a daily
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03-09-2019, 09:17 AM
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Melting Slicks
I let each gear represent approx 10 MPH - that allows for a nice smooth shift (obviously this is not how I shift when punching it):
1st: 10 MPH
2nd: 20 MPH
3rd: 30 MPH
4th: 45 MPH
5th: 55 MPH
6th: 65 MPH
7th: 70 MPH
1st: 10 MPH
2nd: 20 MPH
3rd: 30 MPH
4th: 45 MPH
5th: 55 MPH
6th: 65 MPH
7th: 70 MPH
03-09-2019, 09:59 AM
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To be honest, no idea. I shift when the engine noise tells me to.
03-09-2019, 10:12 AM
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Instructor
Even when just commuting or in traffic, I don't have any set pattern. I skip gears, shift early, shift late, it is all situational for me. If just cruising without many constraints and not being sporty, I tend to:
45mph 4th - 5th
55mph 5th - 6th
65mph 6th - 7th
But again, the fun and beauty of a manual is to select gears based on the situation, not some algorithm or pattern.
45mph 4th - 5th
55mph 5th - 6th
65mph 6th - 7th
But again, the fun and beauty of a manual is to select gears based on the situation, not some algorithm or pattern.
03-09-2019, 10:19 AM
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
Many times I will take off from a dead stop in 2nd
03-09-2019, 10:52 AM
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03-09-2019, 11:29 AM
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St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
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03-09-2019, 11:56 AM
#13
Burning Brakes
Depends on traffic and where. Sometimes 4-6k+ rpm
03-09-2019, 01:43 PM
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03-09-2019, 01:49 PM
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I rarely shift before 2500-3k. It’s also fun to merge on the freeway in 2nd😄. It’s a toy and all about the fun.
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03-09-2019, 02:51 PM
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Typically:
Shift out of 1st to 2nd at 20 to 25 mph,
Shift to 3nd at 30 to 35,
Shift to 4th at ~40 to 43
Shift to 5th at 50 and will stay in 5th as high at 75+ mph on our country rods when no traffic and as low as ~40 mph.
I may skip from 3rd directly to 5th
Hardly ever use 6th
Use 7th only on the Interstate
Most common downshift when turning is 5th to 3rd
Perhaps of interest, will shift from 7th to direct drive 4th for an exit ramp and to pass an 18 wheeler fast! If for passing, then right back directly to 7th.
Shift out of 1st to 2nd at 20 to 25 mph,
Shift to 3nd at 30 to 35,
Shift to 4th at ~40 to 43
Shift to 5th at 50 and will stay in 5th as high at 75+ mph on our country rods when no traffic and as low as ~40 mph.
I may skip from 3rd directly to 5th
Hardly ever use 6th
Use 7th only on the Interstate
Most common downshift when turning is 5th to 3rd
Perhaps of interest, will shift from 7th to direct drive 4th for an exit ramp and to pass an 18 wheeler fast! If for passing, then right back directly to 7th.
Last edited by JerryU; 03-09-2019 at 02:57 PM.
