Just out of curiosity, I was wondering where you guys shift in the RPM band. I've been trying the "Honda recommended" shift points the last few days and third to fourth seems a little long. Here they are:

1-2: 15 mph
2-3: 25
3-4: 40
4-5: 47
5-6: 52

 

I never ever have looked at the speedometer and thought, "Oh my! I need to shift!" For optimal gas mileage, shift sooner. For more fun, shift later.

 

Only time i ever look at the RPM is if its getting near 9k.

 

pretty much...i do know you can do about 45mph in first though

 

This question comes up all the time. For daily driving I never look, but i think its between 4-5k RMP

 

Sorry to post something that's been talked about a lot. That's what the search feature is for. :idiot:

Yeah I shift by sound in daily driving, but just found the recommended shift points to be strange when I ran across them. Had to give them a try.

 

WWHHHATT?

I shift when I get the second red flash. That's the only real shift point!

 

Normal driving is around 3.5-5k. I can't imagine shifting from 1-2 at 15mph unless I'm stuck going 15mph for a while.

 

These are AP2 recommended shift points. 1st to 2nd at 15 is just shy of 3500 rpm.

 

For AP1 Honda recommends 1st-6th gear at 9k rpm