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Old 01-12-2006, 02:09 PM
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i just want to check im not damaging my car here

there is no lugging feeling/sounds

after i start rolling i shift into second, before i really get moving at all, then i go to 3rd in between 12 to 15 mph

and im shifting way too soon here, or is everything fine
Old 01-12-2006, 02:14 PM
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Guess it depends on your gear ratio...but any reason why you are shifting so soon? at 12-15mph with 3.42s you should damn near still be in 1st gear unless you are shifting at or under 2000rpms. With 4.11s I am in third at around 20-25mph. What RPM do you shift at?
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probably trying to save gas just need to get a honda or kia for a daily driver
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where are you shifting at 1200 rpms? i usually shift between 2800-3200 just driving regular
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i just assumed i was saving gas, should have a dd by the end of summer

when i drive tomorrow ill see what rpms im at, i wasnt paying attention, just as soon as i could make the shift w/ out lugging it down
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Ain't torque great? You are sving gas keeping the Rs down.




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