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Old 02-09-2010, 10:51 PM
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When you guys are driving around town, not spirited just point A to B driving, at what RPM's do you shift your 911?

What does Porsche recommend?
Old 02-09-2010, 11:35 PM
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I try to cruise around 2k. Usually shift after 3k on just a casual cruise around town.
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When you guys are driving around town, not spirited just point A to B driving, at what RPM's do you shift your 911?
I like to shift at 3 to 4 K on my shift when not in heavy traffic.

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Typically around high 3's to 4's--depending on traffic.

I believe Porsche recommends 6 to 7.
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you mean we are supposed to shift?
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With casual, relaxed driving, I tend to up-shift around 3k rpm.
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Originally Posted by John Velasco
you mean we are supposed to shift?
LOL, reminds me of that recruit in Stripes.

"Figure I better join before I get drafted."

"There ain't no draft boy..."

"There was one?"
Old 02-10-2010, 02:16 AM
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I usually shift between 3K and 4K rpm.
I also tend to skip gears, 1st to 3rd, or 2nd to 4th.
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Just moved my office a month ago and eliminated my commute in favor of 1.6 miles surface street. What's "shifting"?

As I told a buddy earlier today, I think I better get out for an Italian tuneup soon.
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Mello--around 5000 rpm. When going for it, about 6800 rpm.
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around town, 4-5 K having fun, 6-7K
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When I hear that tubi gettin obnoxious I shift!
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When driving in relaxed mode, I shift so as to end up at about 2k in the higher gear. This means I generally shift at about +/- 3K.
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Does it matter? Totally depends... sometimes to enjoy the engine at 6.5K, most other times between 3-4K.
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u can shift as soon as rpm hits 2k for better gas mileage when u just running errands on a lazy day... i try and do that but more often than not, my eco-consciousness gives way to the animal inside. love hearin the dfi engine rev past 4k


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