Daily drivers, when do you shift?
10-09-2003, 11:35 PM
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Daily drivers, when do you shift?
My S is a daily driver. During normal "getting to work" driving, I tend to shift at 3.5 rpm before three bars. After the third bar has lit up I will usually shift at 4.5 rpm.
I've had other manual cars before and I would usually shift between 2.5-3.5k rpm. I'm trying to determine what is the ideal shift point at the tach, to keep the engine healthy. Not too concerned about gas mileage. My thought is
I would rather spin the engine a little higher before shifting. It just feels right to drive this car this way.
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I've had other manual cars before and I would usually shift between 2.5-3.5k rpm. I'm trying to determine what is the ideal shift point at the tach, to keep the engine healthy. Not too concerned about gas mileage. My thought is
I would rather spin the engine a little higher before shifting. It just feels right to drive this car this way.
Opinions?
10-10-2003, 06:36 AM
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I travel the 'wrong way' both ways to wokd, and pre rush hour in the morning. As such, once i'm warmed up, I get about 10 redline shifts on the way to work - more if I add in some extra roads for fun. On the way home, only about 5 or 6 out of the tolls because of increased traffic. Car has 24K - no issues. My other car has been living the redline shift routine for 104K and no problems (plus countless autocross redline bounces and hiRPMs at the track).
10-10-2003, 07:29 AM
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5-6k but I really try not to use that as a gauge , but rather as a minimum.. so I'll say from a minimum of 5k it depends on feel and sound and on traffic ahead
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10-10-2003, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by s2ksimon
5-6k but I really try not to use that as a gauge , but rather as a minimum.. so I'll say from a minimum of 5k it depends on feel and sound and on traffic ahead
5-6k but I really try not to use that as a gauge , but rather as a minimum.. so I'll say from a minimum of 5k it depends on feel and sound and on traffic ahead
10-10-2003, 08:33 AM
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I usually shift between 5.5 and 6K (just prior to Vtec engagement). The power seems to transition better between shifts if the RPM's are above 5K.
I usually only engage Vtec on spirited weekend driving, or when accelerating on to the freeway.
I usually only engage Vtec on spirited weekend driving, or when accelerating on to the freeway.
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Fortunately/unfortunately mine is a weekend car. I have a 89' Prelude that I gingerly drive during the week because of 180,000 miles on the clock. So I'm lucky if I take it to 60mph on the highway. So when I get to take my S out on the weekend, occasionally during the week, I enjoy my time in it. Casually shifting at around 4-5 on the tach. But when I need my fix, and to really appreciate the car, I'll hit the redline occasionally (2-3 times). Ah, I love this car!
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