92civicEX Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations to make my start offs a little bit quicker. Is there any pointers, or is it just a matter of practice? Also, around what rpm should I shift at in order to get the best results? I know it differs with every car, but I'm just looking for some hints on being a better, faster driver. Ex. letting off on the gas a little bit before you throw the clutch in to make it smother (those kind of small things) For daily cruising, I ususually shift around 3000rpm. I'm almost kind of scared to get her above 5000rpm. I have heard that Honda engines actually perform better in the higher rpm ranges... how high are we talking here? Any help would be appreciated, I'm eager to learn. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GsrCrx Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ex means you have a Vtec model, your car loves to scream above 5 grand... just dont take it past redline... Usually with my non vtec, I shift around 6 grand when I want to get on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92civicEX Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ex means you have a Vtec model, your car loves to scream above 5 grand... just dont take it past redline... Usually with my non vtec, I shift around 6 grand when I want to get on it... Thanks for the tip. I was aware it had vtec, but I dont think it kicks in till at least 5500rpm. I wont be as afraid to let her breath from now on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 u can rev her as high as 7200, thats is where the rev limiter kicks in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat467 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ex means you have a Vtec model, your car loves to scream above 5 grand... just dont take it past redline... Usually with my non vtec, I shift around 6 grand when I want to get on it... I'm pretty sure the Ex. is an abbreviation for example. Doesn't mean he has an ex tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93b18c5FERIO Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I'm pretty sure the Ex. is an abbreviation for example. Doesn't mean he has an ex tranny. look on the left where it says what kinda car he has lol. ex just like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I'm pretty sure the Ex. is an abbreviation for example. Doesn't mean he has an ex tranny. thats my boi your so cleaver. but ya 92civicEX was giving an example, the clues where the period at the end of the abbreviation and the example following it but ya just practice and get a feel for how your car shifts. listen to her she will tell u if she wants to shift or just hold out a lil longer. only way to get better is by doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Shift 200 RPM after your power peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92civicEX Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Shift 200 RPM after your power peak. I know it varies... but around where would the power peak be? I have played around shifting all over, but still am not sure what is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Dyno it and find out. And I don't mean ass dyno, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Find specs for your engine and there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Shift 200 RPM after your power peak. I thought you knew how to drive? You don't just assume you'll be making more power in the next gear, by guessing 200 rpm after peak. you shift when you are making more power in the next gear, than you are in the current gear you are currently in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 If you have the gearing to do that. If you shift at your peak power, you will fall into the powerband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 no you don't lol gears are gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 your a f*cking dumbhead pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 My bad pyro. For some reason I thought the RPM drop was different when going into a 1.346 3rd versus a 1.250. Stupid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 what the fu*k is wrong with what i said?! you shift when your making more power in the next gear. no one cares what gears you have in it. if you are making more power in the next gear, might as well go up one. i could give a flying fu*k what ratios the tranny you have in it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL3GL'88 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 dude ull just eventually get the hang of where to shift. just get to know ur car man. if im stomping on it in mine i usually shift at redline or fairly close. but thats mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 i usually shift right before redline and that works best for me (when i flooring it). and the powerband on a honda is so hi that no matter how late you shift you will be just below it. like when i shift right at 7200 i land at about 4000 something in the next gear, and i don't really feel it kick till 5,000. pyro, ssr, you guys seem to always have a cock fight on every thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrorocketeer Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 He is just a cocky teen that thinks he is God around here. When really, he doesn't know jack sh!t. I'm really starting to care less about the nonsense he posts lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 im sure we really care that you hate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'm not a teen... In a Civic EX (Y8), shifting at 6,800 (peaks at 6,600hp, 5,500tq) RPM drop (shifting at 7,200) 2 - 4,000 (4,400) 3 - 4,500 (4,700) 4 - 5,000 (5,250) Shifting at peak power lets you stay in the torque curve longer. Anything over 6,600 is slowing you down as power falls off hard in D's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-tec Re-spec Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 alien sup people 1st off as u cn c im new here.Wen im drivin i normaly change at 3000rpm bt wen itz tym 2 whip ass i change at most 7000rpm nd it wrks hehe.. U wuld get da hang of wer u shuld change it comes 2 u naturely itz da feel of ur car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Speak English f*cking wigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 how or why the hell would anyone type like that?....jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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