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At what rpm do you guys shift 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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IL At what rpm do you guys shift 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd

I shift both at about 6500? Comments? Is this fine or too aggressive?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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shift where comfortable for cruising, with redlines thrown in regularly (not frequently for your license's sake lol). Personally when im just going around town i dont think id bring 1st to 6500 but most of my cars are loud so thatd be why.

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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depends on location and traffic..

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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I typically shift at 3000-4000 or so during general driving and cruising. When I do go to 9000 though, it is an even larger contrast to the character of the motor, resulting in a better, richer experience.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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^yeah i usually go between 3-5k. Unless I'm out on a spirited drive, then I let the buzzer buzz!
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Yeah about to say....Soon as it tells me too duh lol! Really though it depends, i'd say if I'm tired and just driving to drive I shift crazy low like 4,000, but car seems to sound better and act more lively when I drive it that way.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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3.5 to 4.5. If I'm feeling frisky 6k in 1st.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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when the engine screams
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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I LUV THE BUZZER!

The 1st to 2nd gear shift near or at redline SUCKS! Luv the car and hate that tranny/shifter. Why is this thing so damn picky from 1 to 2? Tired of losing races every now and then.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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all i ever hear is BEEEEEEEEEEEEEPP
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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I always miss the timing. Normally about 1-1.5 second after the buzzer on. As a result, 30k km of fun driving, now in the workshop for overhauling
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