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FairladyZ40th 08-14-2015 11:14 PM

RPM shifting and all general personal driving choices.
 
Hello ladies and gents! I am not sure of this is a place to post something like this right? I'm very new still and have no idea how to do or use anything...

Anyway, I was wondering what your individual and personal RPM limits where for shifting and down shifting? I usually try to vary between 1500-2000 RMPs. I prefer RevMatch off since it uses up more gas and I also drive with the A/C off as well to also help conserve gas. I'm @ ~21.4 Avg. MPG; Please do share your Avg MPGs and personal choices of driving as well :)

My other questions would be:
When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?
Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace?
Windows up or down?
Anything else or other personal driving choices are encouraged fellow forum fam! :D:driving::driving::driving:

FairladyZ40th 08-14-2015 11:34 PM

Bump!

DEpointfive0 08-15-2015 12:13 AM

Your post gave me cancer.

FairladyZ40th 08-15-2015 12:18 AM

Cmon man -.-


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Evil 370Z 08-15-2015 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 3285592)
Your post gave me cancer.

:icon18:

nismo13807 08-15-2015 12:55 AM

wait... is this guy being serious?

axmea? 08-15-2015 01:02 AM

You are over thinking things and probably sucking the fun out of driving your Z. Give me Tylenol.

FairladyZ40th 08-15-2015 01:36 AM

Why is my curiosity such a negative thing? Further more why am I being judged for my questions? **** I just want to know how you enjoy driving your Z but if not well fine...


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FairladyZ40th 08-15-2015 01:56 AM

Maybe I wasn't clear... My down shift is @ 2000-1500. Up shift is usually between 3500-4500. Personally I like to drive up the hills faster just to see what the machine can do. Unfortunately there's laws and 5-0 is unpredictable I'm already fighting a speeding ticket as it is and I believe I'm low on points...
I enjoy the windows down mostly just because I prefer a fresh breeze over artificial air, and it gives both my wife and I a headache. As for coasting I just don't know if it's healthy for the vehicle to leave it in neutral while speeding down hill.

So why is that deemed as stupid? Simply asking for your personality type as a driver. F^%k sorry for taking interest in you ppl.


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SouthArk370Z 08-15-2015 06:24 AM

Your questions seem to be aimed mainly at fuel mileage. Very few (if any) people on this site bought a Z because of the fuel mileage.

"what your individual and personal RPM limits where for shifting and down shifting?"
For "normal" driving, I usually upshift any car from 1500-2500 RPM, depending on the circumstances. Downshifts are made so that RPM doesn't jump too high.

"When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?"
Same as coasting on any stretch of road - I try to keep the RPM in a range that will give me some power if I need to get out of the way in a hurry.

"Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace?"
Depends on the circumstances. I usually keep the same throttle pedal position (if there is no traffic) or bump it up just enough to maintain speed.

"Windows up or down?"
Down, unless it is terribly hot/cold or precipitating.


PS: If you are worried about MPG, check out some of the hypermiling sites. (Or get a different car.)

Merv 08-15-2015 09:20 AM

I rarely shift my car under 3500 to 4000 rpm. Car seems to be happy at about that point. I always leave sport mode on,and why,because race car! On hills,I always give more gas,just so I can jump a couple cars ahead. I like to get to where I'm going in a timely manner. As for conserving fuel,well... :driving:

ssmoked 08-15-2015 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th (Post 3285575)
Hello ladies and gents! I am not sure of this is a place to post something like this right? I'm very new still and have no idea how to do or use anything...

Anyway, I was wondering what your individual and personal RPM limits where for shifting and down shifting? I usually try to vary between 1500-2000 RMPs. I prefer RevMatch off since it uses up more gas and I also drive with the A/C off as well to also help conserve gas. I'm @ ~21.4 Avg. MPG; Please do share your Avg MPGs and personal choices of driving as well :)

My other questions would be:
When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?
Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace?
Windows up or down?
Anything else or other personal driving choices are encouraged fellow forum fam! :D:driving::driving::driving:

Trade your car in for a Prius and let someone else enjoy the Z lol

Jsolo 08-15-2015 11:24 AM

I'll putt around town at 1500rpm in 5th gear. Getting on the highway it's WOT in the lower gears. For hills, it really depends on conditions and amount of traffic. I've been known to gain quite a bit of speed going down hill. Feather the throttle gently going up hill arriving at ~60 mph at the crest.

Other than that, I slow down in the straights and speed up through the corners.

Spooler 08-15-2015 12:19 PM

Simple, Get in car, crank it up, turn on climate control (Yes, A/C is a must), and drive however I feel at the time. Fuel tank get's low, put gas in it.

I do not worry about fuel mileage. I do not care what other Prius drivers think. IF they
get in my way, I run them over with pleasure. Z car's have always put a smile on my face. I have never driven one that didn't.

Akurei 08-15-2015 12:32 PM

Drive it as how you see fit. If you are road raging it every day as people claim, don't expect 30,000 miles out of it, if you get there. Control the car, don't let the car control you, just because its a "Sports" car

ssmoked 08-15-2015 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Akurei (Post 3285889)
Drive it as how you see fit. If you are road raging it every day as people claim, don't expect 30,000 miles out of it, if you get there. Control the car, don't let the car control you, just because its a "Sports" car

I'm at 59k and I drive my 370z like I stole it, daily. Did close to 70-80 1/4mile runs with burn outs and the car/engine is flawless. :yum:
Just don't be cheap on maintnance and oil changes, the Z will last past your desired ownership. My 2 cent

FairladyZ40th 08-15-2015 03:22 PM

Hahah just cuz I like to get good mileage out of it doesn't mean I don't drive it. I put between 80-200 miles on it daily. I have to refill almost every 2-3 days. As for abuse, well **** I love my Z it's the first I've owned and I want her to last, though I do fancy the idea of a new engine haha.

What would you suggest? Replacing the Pistons or just swapping out the engine?

Would a GT-R engine fit?


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Akurei 08-15-2015 03:50 PM

Like I said man, your car, your money. I am sure this car can take a good beating as it was made a sports car, unlike a prius. I was refering to real road rage. 7k+ shifts from point a to point b. Kinda like that 350Z highway video going around where he is hitting the rev limiter like crazy zig zagging through cars. If you do indeed drive like that everytime you get in a vehicle. I call BS. Everyone has their ideas od driving like they stole it. I prefer only to drive that way in the autoX or road courses. I baby my car the majority of the tine on the street

DjSquall 08-15-2015 05:29 PM

I shift on the redline... :tiphat:

alyfal14 08-15-2015 09:19 PM

Wow, first who cares about mileage, if you do this is the wrong car for you, second, I normally up shift at 4500-5000 rpm, I try and keep it close to 5K, around town normally I am not out of 3rd gear....I also run the A/C..in Oklahoma in the summer it is a must...

Driftomodachi 08-16-2015 04:20 PM

I drive like a granny when my fuel gauge is on no dot and try to keep the mpg gauge at 30mpg at minimum.

Uxi 08-17-2015 11:17 AM

Redline whenever possible

kenchan 08-17-2015 01:01 PM

there's this hill near by that im in 2nd gear going down hill and the car still picks up speed with no throttle.

my car also picks up speed going down my driveway in neutral.. but it's in reverse so it's weird.

Jsolo 08-17-2015 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3287013)
there's this hill near by that im in 2nd gear going down hill and the car still picks up speed with no throttle.

my car also picks up speed going down my driveway in neutral.. but it's in reverse so it's weird.

You're experiencing effects of gravity. This behavior is to be expected and no cause for concern. In space this would not happen.

FairladyZ40th 08-17-2015 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo (Post 3287038)
You're experiencing effects of gravity. This behavior is to be expected and no cause for concern. In space this would not happen.


Ok... But magnets though!


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kenchan 08-17-2015 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo (Post 3287038)
You're experiencing effects of gravity. This behavior is to be expected and no cause for concern. In space this would not happen.

i hear in australia they can even drive upside down. is this also gravity?

Jsolo 08-17-2015 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3287044)
i hear in australia they can even drive upside down. is this also gravity?

Things work differently below the equator...

kbc749 08-17-2015 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th (Post 3285575)
My other questions would be:
When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?
Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace?
Windows up or down?

-When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?
For me, it depends on the size of hill, if its a big hill, think Colorado mountain roads? MPG isnt a huge concern and heating up my brakes becomes the concern and so the game becomes "Can I not hit the brakes at all down this road". When driving up and down the long sweeping hills in Nebraska, its not a huge concern, I do not neutral coast, I just stay in 6th and let it coast or hold me back. Spirited driving negates any MPG concerns.

-Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace? Depends again on my mood, girlfriend in the car? She gets a little annoyed when I peg the rev limiter coming up this one hill nearby her house. By myself with an empty road? Peg the rev limiter it is! The important thing is to know that there is a time to go fast and theres a time to cruise. Find out how to moderate these two and you'll always have a good day.

-Windows up or down? I prefer windows down unless there is inclement weather. Even when its horridly hot here, I am just used to having the windows down and just using the breeze. Now if I have a passenger its always their choice. One of my pet peeves is that rain falls off of the roof and straight inside onto the door panel because the roof is skinny than the door. And I love driving with the windows down when it is just nicely showering, but the water falling in makes me worry.

My MPG (while driving as above described) ends up being around 21 in the city which I'm rather happy about. Faster than most of the loud *** V8's that drive around my town and more efficient, thats a win/win if I've ever seen one. My driving style consists of pure cruising, or sorta rushing to get to 6th just to sit there and let the engine work as little as possible (IE best MPG), or just driving hard and making all the beautiful noises she makes on the way through the rev range.

Don't late the negative people get you down. The only dumb question you can ask is "I have 50$ should I turbo ma car yo?" There are people here who can appreciate both MPG and aggressive driving, and also cruising.

KBC

FairladyZ40th 08-17-2015 02:54 PM

Aww man... You guys are great, I'm so happy :,)


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FairladyZ40th 08-17-2015 02:57 PM

RPM shifting and all general personal driving choices.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kbc749 (Post 3287083)
-When on a hill do you coast on lower gears? Why or why not?

For me, it depends on the size of hill, if its a big hill, think Colorado mountain roads? MPG isnt a huge concern and heating up my brakes becomes the concern and so the game becomes "Can I not hit the brakes at all down this road". When driving up and down the long sweeping hills in Nebraska, its not a huge concern, I do not neutral coast, I just stay in 6th and let it coast or hold me back. Spirited driving negates any MPG concerns.



-Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace? Depends again on my mood, girlfriend in the car? She gets a little annoyed when I peg the rev limiter coming up this one hill nearby her house. By myself with an empty road? Peg the rev limiter it is! The important thing is to know that there is a time to go fast and theres a time to cruise. Find out how to moderate these two and you'll always have a good day.



-Windows up or down? I prefer windows down unless there is inclement weather. Even when its horridly hot here, I am just used to having the windows down and just using the breeze. Now if I have a passenger its always their choice. One of my pet peeves is that rain falls off of the roof and straight inside onto the door panel because the roof is skinny than the door. And I love driving with the windows down when it is just nicely showering, but the water falling in makes me worry.



My MPG (while driving as above described) ends up being around 21 in the city which I'm rather happy about. Faster than most of the loud *** V8's that drive around my town and more efficient, thats a win/win if I've ever seen one. My driving style consists of pure cruising, or sorta rushing to get to 6th just to sit there and let the engine work as little as possible (IE best MPG), or just driving hard and making all the beautiful noises she makes on the way through the rev range.



Don't late the negative people get you down. The only dumb question you can ask is "I have 50$ should I turbo ma car yo?" There are people here who can appreciate both MPG and aggressive driving, and also cruising.



KBC


Thank you for your support and understanding! This is exactly what I'm looking for :) just a sharing of personal feels when driving. I get hyped when I share I just thought others would appreciate it as well...

And I totally agree, I try to find a blissful point of good mpg and aggressive driving. My average speed is 80-85 and she runs smooth.

PS DUDE I HATE HOW WATER GETS IN! The roof is a let down when there's rain man :/


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mishuko 08-18-2015 08:11 AM

whenever i want to. at any given time it'll be 2k and at another 7k. sometimes i'll sit in a gear because i'm lazy, i want to hear music or i just don't like you.

other times i'll shift at low rpm's to go super slow to be that j-a because you were tailgating me.

gas consupmtion is overrated. burn it all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3287044)
i hear in australia they can even drive upside down. is this also gravity?

remember my new style of installing exhausts and oil changes? gotta do it upside down!

JARblue 08-18-2015 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbc749 (Post 3287083)
... -Do you hit the gas while going up hill or do you just take your time at a leisurely pace? Depends again on my mood, girlfriend in the car? She gets a little annoyed when I peg the rev limiter coming up this one hill nearby her house. By myself with an empty road? Peg the rev limiter it is! The important thing is to know that there is a time to go fast and theres a time to cruise. Find out how to moderate these two and you'll always have a good day.

-Windows up or down? I prefer windows down unless there is inclement weather. Even when its horridly hot here, I am just used to having the windows down and just using the breeze. Now if I have a passenger its always their choice. One of my pet peeves is that rain falls off of the roof and straight inside onto the door panel because the roof is skinny than the door. And I love driving with the windows down when it is just nicely showering, but the water falling in makes me worry.

My MPG (while driving as above described) ends up being around 21 in the city which I'm rather happy about... My driving style consists of pure cruising, or sorta rushing to get to 6th just to sit there and let the engine work as little as possible (IE best MPG), or just driving hard and making all the beautiful noises she makes on the way through the rev range.

KBC

Great points :tup:

Our Z has been a DD for over 4 years now and has nearly 70K miles. Spirited street driving for me is determined primarily by the conditions of the road (i.e. traffic). Windows down unless it is raining. I'm getting closer to 18 mpg these days in the city but who cares.

I like downshifting to 2nd and 3rd gears closer to 3000-3500 RPMs. Probably because my new-to-me FI exhaust sounds so sexy :yum:

FairladyZ40th 08-18-2015 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3287754)
Great points :tup:

Our Z has been a DD for over 4 years now and has nearly 70K miles. Spirited street driving for me is determined primarily by the conditions of the road (i.e. traffic). Windows down unless it is raining. I'm getting closer to 18 mpg these days in the city but who cares.

I like downshifting to 2nd and 3rd gears closer to 3000-3500 RPMs. Probably because my new-to-me FI exhaust sounds so sexy :yum:


Hahaa gotta love that snarling from these beasts ;D


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cranzy 08-18-2015 11:42 AM

7600 Rpm is the only time a man shifts gears.


J.k. Usually 3k when cruising

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Bishop370z 08-18-2015 02:05 PM

I went from SoCal to Phoenix and averaged 27mpg each way, 75-80mph with the AC on the entire time. Mileage has been better than I expected.

kenchan 08-18-2015 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop370z (Post 3288207)
I went from SoCal to Phoenix and averaged 27mpg each way, 75-80mph with the AC on the entire time. Mileage has been better than I expected.

wow, dat's good. :D

my Z is usually around 20-22 mpg, not that i really check, but just rough calculation in my head at the pump.

FairladyZ40th 08-18-2015 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishop370z (Post 3288207)
I went from SoCal to Phoenix and averaged 27mpg each way, 75-80mph with the AC on the entire time. Mileage has been better than I expected.


Damn! That's really good :o I'm guessing you hardly even got off the highway?


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Jsolo 08-18-2015 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishop370z (Post 3288207)
I went from SoCal to Phoenix and averaged 27mpg each way, 75-80mph with the AC on the entire time. Mileage has been better than I expected.

That's a good # for that speed. I got upwards of 33mpg when I went from Denver back to chicago. Light throttle on the downhills to get some good momentum going, then feather the throttle going up hill to arrive at about 60 mph at the crest. Hard to do with traffic around and need a good radar detector :)

That aside, still possible to get upper 20's if you keep the speed under 65 (impossible to do).

Bishop370z 08-18-2015 09:31 PM

My previous car was a 2004 GTO. That would usually get 20-24 if i tried really hard. The Z is a nice change with gas around $4 per gallon in Socal


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