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Old 08-18-2008, 11:05 AM
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What do you guys usually do with a warmed up car, run it close to redline then shift or somewhere else? Redline seems to come very easy and fast, so I'm hoping thats not strain on the engine.

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Old 08-18-2008, 11:25 AM
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Optimal shift points can be determined from the hp and torque curves in the manual.

All the fun is in the higher revs. Enjoy
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Jason,

Problem is high rev shifts are basically only feasible in the 2 lowest gears. Red-line shift from 3rd to 4th (or higher gears) means go-straight-to-jail.

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Jason,

Problem is high rev shifts are basically only feasible in the 2 lowest gears. Red-line shift from 3rd to 4th (or higher gears) means go-straight-to-jail.

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LOL!! true I can only see red line in the 1 and 2 gears around here, maybe 3 if its the highway
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Originally Posted by pewter82
LOL!! true I can only see red line in the 1 and 2 gears around here, maybe 3 if its the highway
Third runs out at 90 and change if I'm not mistaken. You're gonna get in trouble my friend.



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