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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Well every now and then I drive appropriate but normaly I shift at 5K.
1->2 25mph
2->3 40mph
3->4 54mph
4->5 60mph
5->6 65mph
Seems to work

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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5k, normal driving, 9k spirited driving
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Lol that is kinda high for everyday driving isnt it. i want my car to last long


My car is fine and I've been driving this way since '01 ? regular oil checks and maintenance..

My car is made to rev, dunno about anyone elses ? I wonder why Honda gave my car a 9000RPM range.. Hmmm?

My car can be driven hard every day with even little to NO maintenance done..
(Here's my proof <http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...25&pagenumber=2>
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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well with the way our engines are designed, we should take it up to the high rev so that all the parts get properly lubricated, which means we shouldnt stay below 3k all the time
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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shift at around 4500
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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I don't really take any notice of what the TAC says when I shift, I just shift when it feels right .... and when I am playing, 9k feels just about right to me
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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errr makes me feel all weird because I shifted so early. But people get annoyed behind me.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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Originally posted by s2khondaimport
Yo, I'm a new PROUD owner of s2. Man everyone on this board that has a s2k is living the life. this car is sweet.

I want to know at what rpm is the best to shift, 1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th
NORMAL EVERYDAY DRIVING THAT IS BEST FOR THE CAR

i usually shift at 3000 1st-2nd

at 40mph are you in 3rd or 4th acc normal?
thanks

redline all the time just got rid of my rsx type s now i'm trying to get a 04 s2000
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by alwayzspeedin
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by s2khondaimport
Yo, I'm a new PROUD owner of s2. Man everyone on this board that has a s2k is living the life. this car is sweet.

I want to know at what rpm is the best to shift, 1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th
NORMAL EVERYDAY DRIVING THAT IS BEST FOR THE CAR

i usually shift at 3000 1st-2nd

at 40mph are you in 3rd or 4th acc normal?
thanks
I thought it was just me (what's up with shifting at 3500 RPM's), I never shift below 4500 RPM's, but usually around 5500 RPM. I know the manual states lower numbers. Whats the point of having a S2k if you don't drive it like it was meant to drive.

At least once a day up to 8900 RPM.
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