Looking for pointers from Manual Transmission Guru's
07-31-2009, 03:18 PM
#1
Looking for pointers from Manual Transmission Guru's
Hey guys so first off here is my first attempt at a 0-60 run. NOTE - I DID THIS ON A CLOSED ROAD - I do not condone street racing at all.
Alright so here it is.
http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/w...=Video0006.flv
Now I know that DSC should be off but I was scared lol because I had to hold the camera with one hand.
I'm not the best shifter (speed wise) as you can see I only just passed the 750 mile mark on my first manual transmission vehicle.
Should I clutch dump a higher rpm? Didn't know what to try at first so kept it low around 3k.
Should I shift out of 1st sooner, I took it to 9,000 - 9,500 before shifting.
Thanks guys!
Alright so here it is.
http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/w...=Video0006.flv
Now I know that DSC should be off but I was scared lol because I had to hold the camera with one hand.
I'm not the best shifter (speed wise) as you can see I only just passed the 750 mile mark on my first manual transmission vehicle.
Should I clutch dump a higher rpm? Didn't know what to try at first so kept it low around 3k.
Should I shift out of 1st sooner, I took it to 9,000 - 9,500 before shifting.
Thanks guys!
07-31-2009, 11:02 PM
#6
To answer your question - not really. There is a warranty for a reason.
Besides a car like this is a toy - use it or go buy a prius.
08-01-2009, 03:56 PM
#8
http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda4.htm
RacingBeat also has some tip on the break in, and i m sure those guys run cars just as hard.
Sure there is warranty, but there is also tons of hassle goes along with it too.
RacingBeat also has some tip on the break in, and i m sure those guys run cars just as hard.
Sure there is warranty, but there is also tons of hassle goes along with it too.
Last edited by MC8jai; 08-01-2009 at 04:22 PM.
08-01-2009, 04:02 PM
#9
Poor break-in = poor performance and loads of hassle as the previous poster said.
Especially considering on what the seals sit over in a rotary i'd recommend some accurate break-in.
Especially considering on what the seals sit over in a rotary i'd recommend some accurate break-in.
08-01-2009, 04:19 PM
#10
He's as bad as Can
No where have I read this before, and regardless I have been red lining this thing since mile 5. Most manufacturers that actually require a break in are only 750 miles.
To answer your question - not really. There is a warranty for a reason.
Besides a car like this is a toy - use it or go buy a prius.
To answer your question - not really. There is a warranty for a reason.
Besides a car like this is a toy - use it or go buy a prius.
08-01-2009, 08:23 PM
#13
He's as bad as Can
I have never had a reason to do a clutch drop / 0-60 run, the RX-8 is not a drag car. But I have done a few hours of high RPM road course driving. The point people here are tying to make is redlining a RX-8 with only 5 miles on the engine doesn't bode well for the longevity of your trans or motor. Also posting in a public forum that Mazda employees have been known to read that your new to driving sticks, doing clutch drops and didn't follow break in procedures is something I wouldn't do.
08-01-2009, 08:55 PM
#14
I have never had a reason to do a clutch drop / 0-60 run, the RX-8 is not a drag car. But I have done a few hours of high RPM road course driving. The point people here are tying to make is redlining a RX-8 with only 5 miles on the engine doesn't bode well for the longevity of your trans or motor. Also posting in a public forum that Mazda employees have been known to read that your new to driving sticks, doing clutch drops and didn't follow break in procedures is something I wouldn't do.
08-01-2009, 09:17 PM
#15
He's as bad as Can
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