change gear at low rpm
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^sure, if you wanna drive like your grandma's mother. I upshift to 3 anywhere between 6k and 9.5k depending on the traffic (more traffic = 6). I downshift from 3 to 2 anywhere between 6k and 4k, 6k when i wanna pass and 4k when i wanna turn (sometimes a little lower if the turn is sharp).
Last night I downshifted from 4 to 3 at 5k which shot the rpm up to 8 and chirped the wheels. oh yeah!
Don't ever listen to dealers.
Last night I downshifted from 4 to 3 at 5k which shot the rpm up to 8 and chirped the wheels. oh yeah!
Don't ever listen to dealers.
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Originally Posted by j0eStER
I was told by the dealer to Upshift 3 at 3k. and Downshift to 2 once it goes below 3k.
When do I use 4?
When do I use 4?
Normally, when I start up the car I keep the revs as low as possible, believe it or not I keep it below 3K, and I do this to let the car warm up. After couple of minutes, I either
a) redline the car, and start the fun
b) shift at between 5-6K for normal driving, and still have fun
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... both j0eStER and redbear4013 seem to lack basic knowledge of driving stick shift... ask someone close to u to teach u well... its much easier in person. you should change gears when the rpms get 2 high, then shift to a higher gear, generally around 3 k 4 most cars, depending on ur car, (i use 3k rite now bc break in period, occasionally, 3.8k rpm) a rule is to not make the engine struggle, ( u will notice a change in tone in the engine's sound). Just get use to ur car... learn well... dun abuse, later learn to match the downshift if necessary (quite fun to do :-D)
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I agree with Mac. Except that as of last week whenever I down shift from 3rd to 2nd (if I'm above 50 mph) the gears grind in, even with rev matching. Taking her to the dealer oin Monday
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50 in 2nd puts you way up there, doesn't it? My bet is you may have a failing (or failed) synchro.
Originally Posted by devildog1679
I agree with Mac. Except that as of last week whenever I down shift from 3rd to 2nd (if I'm above 50 mph) the gears grind in, even with rev matching. Taking her to the dealer oin Monday
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Rotary , eh?
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well the only thing they can do is tear down the trans and inspect, rebuild or replace the whole trans so the car will be down for a while if they go ahead and do that. there will be no checking it out, finding the problem and giving you your car back later that day or even the next.
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Originally Posted by maskedferret
My bet is you may have a failing (or failed) synchro.
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Originally Posted by redbear4013
i just got my 04 rx8, so i have a lot to learn
can someone tell me if it is good to change gear at low rpm, would it matter to the car?
can someone tell me if it is good to change gear at low rpm, would it matter to the car?
Until you get familiar with speeds in gears, I would suggest possibly placing a placard on your dash:
1st gear 39 MPH
2nd gear 65 MPH
3rd gear 89 MPH
4th gear 124 MPH
5th gear 147 MPH
6th gear escape velocity
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Originally Posted by 1.3L
Example: you're doing 45-50 MPH and you're anticipating passing a car on a two-lane highway. Just prior to the passing lane going clear, select second gear. Once clear ahead, romp on it and then grab 3rd at 65 MPH. Max performance!
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Originally Posted by t-run/8
Is it just me or does third gear seem to have nearly equal pull at 50 mph as 2nd gear does?
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