Hmm.. I love to drive in manual mode, it's just plainly fun. I don't use the shifters on the wheel to switch gears, I use the ****. I somehow like using that better. Anyways, I was thinking, do you believe going pass 6K (RPM's) consently; damages the car's performance (AT). Since it is a auto, not a manual. Cause I do enjoy that sound when almost hitting the redline. I mostly only use it on open roads anyhow. The few that I find here in Miami.. I got a 6 spd AT btw.. Any other auto users here do the same? Or do I find myself alone here?

 

I have a MT and hit the redline on the Palmetto daily. I believe no matter AT or MT it is good to redline the engine every now and then to prevent carbon buildup.

Where-about in Miami do you live? Ever goto Fuddruckers on mondays?

 

Hah, I've been to Fudruckers but not on Mondays.. Been there Thursday nights.. I live in Kendall btw..

And yeh I was wondering.. Anyway, I have about 1300 miles.. Just testing the engine.. Well maybe abusing it..
Thanks bro..

 

The engine is built to rev high so dont be afraid to redline it

 

lol, don't mind if I do.. I just keep smelling burning oil when I park and turn off my car.. I guess that's normal right? Heh..

 

ya it's normal to burn alot of oil (and go through alotta gas) if you are driving it hard... I live right near toronto, and redline the car almost every day on the 404. I'm also usually over 200km/h daily 2 though lol.

 

Haha. I feel good now.. Glad people do the same..

 

I also have an 06 AT. I redline my 8 everyday I drive it. I also had a slight concern over the burning oil I smelled, so the above post is a reassurance. I really do prefer 'shifting' with the 'stick' more than the shifters on the steering wheel. It makes me feel like I am driving MT more... Ah, I miss MT's..

 

I have the 4AT and shift with both the stick and the paddles, depending on mood. I also rev it a lot. I tell myself sometimes i'm not going to to save some gas, but I do anyway I write the added cost of revving off to "entertainment expense".

 

i love revin my 05

 

I have the 06 AT. I was also concerned about redlining, so thanks for the info. I do it quite often. I live in a small town where there are not really any busy highways to blend in. I find myself usually redlining on back roads, but have to slow down for tight turns. It's really fun. I found about a quarter mile maybe more stretch just 2 days ago in manual mode and redlining I believe up the 3rd gear and hit 90. Pretty intense for the small road I was on. I use the **** shifter usually when I am pushing it. If I pull into a parking lot, I just use the steering wheel shifters.

I oil smell concerned me at first, but figured it was normal for the amount it uses.

 

When I run my '04 AT hard for some fun, I find that I can shift REALLY deep in the RPM's with 2nd. I'm talking like 8k. Not really sure if it makes a huge difference, but I like to think it does. I do know that when i drop it into 3rd from that deep shift, I'm in a pretty good rpm range for power.

oh yeah, my shifts are 45, 80, 120 mph. those are rough, sometimes its a little above or below.

-Steakboy

 

Almost never drive my 4AT in full auto. Only do it if the traffic makes me putter along at 45.
In stop and go - i still run in manual cause I hate it putting me in 4th at 30mph.
My shift points at redline about the same, 45, 83, and 120 - although to be honest haven't fully redlined 3rd yet. Only had it a couple months, and not much opportunity to pass 110 in the ATL. Can't wait to get some more time in the country....

2 side notes -
1) It is already broken in - an 05 I bought with 9500 miles.
2) I am spending less and less time on this board because am sick of the AT hating. Nice to talk to people that enjoy there car as I do. It's such a waste because this site basically makes it useless to ask a real question relating to an AT. And they wonder why they are not getting as many waves - I still wave, but will spend most of my time on the local 8 site.

 

Much agreed. I have a 6 port. Shifts are about 30 60 90, and thats as far as I have gotten. Not really anywhere close by to do any faster.

 

Shift points


27 60 ~80 and who cares about 5th

 

Hmm.. I just shift when I hear the damn beep. lol.. Sometimes.

 

Well first I have an AT 04 GT w/all the options, I actually like driving in manual mode a lot as well. If you shift exactly at the right time right at red line th car actually goes a little bit past it, shift speeds are the same though. 45/46 ; 83; 122 ; and 125 the speed limiter kicks in and holds the rpms in 4th around 4000 and it wont go any faster, regardless of wind direction or up/down hill.

 

Zooming around at 75 mph in 2nd gear is a blast - who needs a radio?