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Old 09-04-2008 | 11:58 AM
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Question shift @ what rpm (POLL)

Lets get a poll, now this is for legal hwy driving:
1st to 2nd=___________rpm
2nd to 3rd=___________rpm
3rd to 4th=___________rpm
4th to 5th=___________rpm
Also what gear do u use at a constant 25 mph?
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:06 PM
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In the red. Every gear. Every time.
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:29 PM
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About 3200 rpm in each gear when I'm just cruising. At 25mph, I'm shifting to 2nd. why do you want to know this?
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:33 PM
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For regular driving around town:
1st to 2nd= ~3500 rpm
2nd to 3rd= ~3500 rpm
3rd to 4th= ~3000 rpm
4th to 5th= ~3000 rpm

Sustained 25mph is done in 2nd
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:50 PM
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Curising is around 3.5k every gear.

Running it hard is in the 6500+ range every gear
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:51 PM
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i redline every gear doesnt matter if i am upshifting or downshifting and its not a track only car
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Himsel
In the red. Every gear. Every time.
that`s why its there ..
Old 09-04-2008 | 01:02 PM
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What? None of you have an automatic transmission?
Old 09-04-2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ehall
What? None of you have an automatic transmission?
Not enough moving parts.
Old 09-04-2008 | 01:53 PM
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I shift when I shift. Don't really have a standard as the [non] poll might have as an option.

With a full tank of gas, I'm a little higher in the RPMs. Getting close to empty, I'm more conservative in my spirited driving.

Most of my driving is on an AX course anyway and then I try to shift just before the rev limiter kicks in.
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Originally Posted by Smokiemon944
Not enough moving parts.
ROFL! Did they even make more than like 5 autos? What a freaking waste of Porsche that is!
This poll is hilarious.
Old 09-04-2008 | 01:59 PM
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Lets get a poll, now this is for legal hwy driving:
1st to 2nd=___________rpm Doesn't matter, whatever, no traction anyway
2nd to 3rd=___________rpm When the computer decides I'm going to fast and cuts fuel
3rd to 4th=___________rpm When the computer decides I'm going to fast and cuts fuel
4th to 5th=___________rpm When the computer decides I'm going to fast and cuts fuel

That would be 6900rpm or 35psi boost, whichever comes first. When I'm done accelerating I shift to whatever gear keeps the engine at 2500-3500rpm I guess, I've never really thought about it. Shifting at XXX rpm is not a good idea. Many other factors decide what gear you should be in at a given time. Just go by feel and listen to the car, it will let you know when to shift and what gear to be in.

Also what gear do u use at a constant 25 mph? 2nd

oh umm and will a 968 tip trans fit in a 951?......don't answer that.
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1st gear ...just gets me rollin
2nd gear .... to my engine's redline 7300
3rd gear ...." "
already ova the legal speed limit
4th gear ....." "
5th gear ...." "
(of course only on a track ) for the street most of the time prolly about 5500rpms


To please Ehall my cayenne automatic of course shift when the the lil transmisson module says so ....
Old 09-04-2008 | 02:36 PM
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generally around 4000 - 4500 on the street...

6000+ on track
Old 09-04-2008 | 02:38 PM
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Depends on if there are any good looking ladies in earshot


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