Paddle shifting - RPMs

Oct 20, 2003 | 09:13 PM

harwax

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Paddle shifting - RPMs

I ram starting to get into paddle shifting on my RX-8 automatic. Any idea's where optimun RPM's should be when paddling(shifting) thru different gears.

Oct 20, 2003 | 09:19 PM

Gord96BRG

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Optimum rpms for what? Acceleration? then shift at redline. For maximum fuel economy? shift at 2500 or 3000 rpm.

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Oct 21, 2003 | 12:47 AM

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shift when you hear the buzzer

Oct 27, 2003 | 07:20 PM

my10ae

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Originally posted by mikeb
shift when you hear the buzzer

That's what I do

Oct 27, 2003 | 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by my10ae
That's what I do

That must be fun! :D

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