z06 guys come in
i was just wondering b/c i have a coupe and was planning on doing 3.90 gearing and wanted to see where i'd be shifting at around 70........
right now, from 70, i sometimes go down to 2nd....
right now, from 70, i sometimes go down to 2nd....
if your hookin on a 2nd dump @ 70 you must be down on power or running dr's, u should be in 3rd... I usually do a quick glance and if I'm over 60mph I go into 3rd, but I've got insane tq around 4k rpm...
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if you want to practice downshifting into 2nd at 55-60 and over, make sure you're going in the straight line, AH is on, and there's plenty of space on the both sides 
because of weight transfer and sudden jump in power, it is a very good idea to be going nice and straight anytime you downshift and punch it. safety first!
because of weight transfer and sudden jump in power, it is a very good idea to be going nice and straight anytime you downshift and punch it. safety first!
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3rd doesn't last that long, if i'm passing someone i'll put it into fourth and just continue till about 120, then let off once i'm safely back in my lane. This is in a Z06. If you just want a kick in the pants, 3rd is fine, lasts till about 95 or so, prob longer in your case.
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Ok, just to clarify a few things. You will hit rev limiter at 69mph in 2nd and 100mph in 3rd (assuming MN12 ratios)
If you are upshifting, your HUD will read lower due to the annoying delay between change in speed and visual update on the HUD. For 2->3rd change the HUD will read around 64-65mph and for 3rd->4th around 98mph, if you are running it full throttle.
If you are upshifting, your HUD will read lower due to the annoying delay between change in speed and visual update on the HUD. For 2->3rd change the HUD will read around 64-65mph and for 3rd->4th around 98mph, if you are running it full throttle.
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Originally Posted by Sigforty
3rd gear for me!! I have done it in second before and with the traction control off the car goes all over the place. Its scary.
) im usually 2nd gear 40-45mph 3rd 60-65 or so. my brother(99 hardtop) is in first from the 40hit. 
and jumps out on me pretty good till one of us shifts. 
and it IS squirrely 