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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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I would like to know what rpm you guys shift at on a daily driven basis. I shift at 3000 if im not in a hurry, and 3500 if I am.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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3000 when not in a hurry and 3500-5500 when im in a hurry
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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2500-3000
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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when the speedo reads 15, 25, 35, and 45.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by acfalconhawk
when the speedo reads 15, 25, 35, and 45.
.... lol.


I don't look at my tach when i'm driving, but around 2500-3200
If i'm in a hurry 5800
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by acfalconhawk
when the speedo reads 15, 25, 35, and 45.
I'll do that on occasion too. I normaly shift at 2800 when I don't care about accelerating quickly, and I'll shift at 4700 when I want to go. Most of the KA's powerband is in the lower RPMs anyways.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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For 1/4 mile times I shift @ 6000RPM, that way I pick up the bulk of the torque band at about 3200RPM. All I can say is "SKIRT!!!"
Daily driving I shift at 3500RPM.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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j/k 2500 for DD 6000 if scootin'
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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usually, if im in no big rush and enjoying my stereo, between 1500 (neighborhoods) and 2800rpms, taking off into traffic 1st gear 5-6.5k if i need to get out quickly... if not, then between 2500 and 3500... if i wanna be an as and show off my 240's suprising agility, redline
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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like 3000-4000 just cruisinf... my motor doesnt seem to like lower rpms in low gears though... tuning?
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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shift? I just leave it in 1st and go. Actually I have an automatic.
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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I shift when the rev limiter tells me not to rev any higher. Lol, anywhere in between 1500 and 3000 for normal, and anywhere I need to for other times.
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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my car's high tech..

it shifts for me..


i realized when i drive normal it shifts at 2.4k give or take, and when i stomp it, it shifts at 5k..
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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WOW I SHIFT AT 3000 TO 3500 BUT IF THERES A PO-PO NEAR BY I SHIFT LIKE 2000 DUED TO THE EXHAUST...
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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2000 cruisin / lower gears
2500-3000 normal / higher gears
4500 freeway onramp



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