Is something wrong?
04-06-2009, 04:32 PM
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Is something wrong?
So I recently bought a 2004 rx8 last week, i read through the manual and all and it recommended shifting at about 15 mph 1-2 gear and 22mph 2-3. I usually follow this and shift gears at 3000 rpm. For some reason the 1st and 2nd gears just dont seem right. It just feels kinda bumpy, but although 3, 4 , 5, 6 seem to shift smoothly. I am also kinda new to this manual shifting so I might be doing something wrong there. I know the rx8 is a high revving car and all but what am I doing wrong? Am I shifting too early or too late? Not enough rpm? Btw, i have a powertrain warranty till 2011.
04-06-2009, 04:43 PM
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no the book is all wrong your sposed to shift 1st to 2nd at 300 to 500 rpms and thats pushing it!
lol jk jk i had the same problem when i first got my rx8. i usually shift 4500-6500 1st gear but after a while it will be like slicing through soft butter
lol
you and your car will find a nice common ground for when to shift her!
lol jk jk i had the same problem when i first got my rx8. i usually shift 4500-6500 1st gear but after a while it will be like slicing through soft butter
lol you and your car will find a nice common ground for when to shift her!
04-06-2009, 06:39 PM
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I shift at about 4500. But I agree usually it just takes a little time to get use to your car and you will get the hang of it.
Oh yeah but make sure to open her up every once in a while
Oh yeah but make sure to open her up every once in a while
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