driving in sport shift mode

myzed · 07-31-2016, 12:27 AM

Hi , not sure if this has been talked about before , basically want to know if i can drive around in 4th gear 2000 / 2500 rpm in sport shift mode up to 60/70 kmh or do i have to keep changing till i get to 7th gear? not sure what that is in mph?

anyone?

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-31-2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by myzed

Hi , not sure if this has been talked about before , basically want to know if i can drive around in 4th gear 2000 / 2500 rpm in sport shift mode up to 60/70 kmh or do i have to keep changing till i get to 7th gear? not sure what that is in mph?

anyone?

Why not.??Only drink more fuel...

Slartibartfas · 07-31-2016, 10:28 AM

I don't think you can upshift to 7th at that speed. My 7AT prevents upshifts until rpm reaches 2k or thereabouts (gear dependent). I can't get 7th gear until I'm at 48 mph (77kph).

If the road is straight with low traffic and few stops, I'd shift up to 6th for sure. With traffic and/or stop lights, I'd stop at fifth. However, you could cruise noisily in 2nd gear if you wanted.

myzed · 08-01-2016, 05:11 AM

well i shift up to 5th and sit comfortably around 2 rpm , just didnt wanna put strain on the engine , would sitting at 2 rpm in 5th gear burn the petrol ya think? only had my car for 2 weeks , still getting use to it lol

Chan Chee Hoe · 08-01-2016, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by myzed

well i shift up to 5th and sit comfortably around 2 rpm , just didnt wanna put strain on the engine , would sitting at 2 rpm in 5th gear burn the petrol ya think? only had my car for 2 weeks , still getting use to it lol

Strain the engine.?Hey,our engine is a 3.7V6.not a 1.5 In Line 4....

Slartibartfas · 08-01-2016, 08:57 AM

Your engine is broken in. Punch that bish!

forgot pw · 08-02-2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by myzed

Hi , not sure if this has been talked about before , basically want to know if i can drive around in 4th gear 2000 / 2500 rpm in sport shift mode up to 60/70 kmh or do i have to keep changing till i get to 7th gear? not sure what that is in mph?

anyone?

I don't see a problem. On my DSG car I usually cruise around 2k rpm range while it does have another gear dat puts it in 1.5k. IMHO, too low rpm. I feel like a sitting duck in traffic.

forgot pw · 08-02-2016, 05:39 AM

My Z is MT and usually cruise around 1700 rpm - 2200 rpm depending on the road.

laserbluemini · 08-02-2016, 08:52 AM

i sometimes cruise on 5th at 40ish km/h. it has enuf ooophm to accelerate in any gear.

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UNKNOWN_370 · 08-02-2016, 11:36 AM

Somebody insert the most interesting man alive pic right here....

"I don't normally take a shyt on my cell phone. But when I do.... I'm reading this thread.

mishuko · 08-02-2016, 03:03 PM

I'm in 4th around 60... not until 75-80 and holding i'll go to 5th.

100 i'll drop to 6th if cruising.

you know... race car.

madeinjapan · 08-03-2016, 08:23 AM

stay in 4th forever bro

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-03-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

stay in 4th forever bro

ChopsZ · 08-03-2016, 08:45 AM

Why do these types of threads even exist?

Sorry, but if you don't have the common sense to know when to shift gears or what gear to be in in a certain situation, then you shouldn't be driving a stick, and if you have an Auto, leave the damn thing in automatic mode. Obviously, the car is smarter than you.

I swear, it's like a bunch of 7 year old kids on here posting these silly questions.

I'll put it to you simple...

If you want max efficiency, accelerate slow, shift low without bogging the engine and keep the rpms as low as possible, in the highest gear possible, no matter what speed you're going.

If you want max performance, ring that bi*ch out to redline in every gear.

OldGuyFla · 08-03-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Why do these types of threads even exist?

Sorry, but if you don't have the common sense to know when to shift gears or what gear to be in in a certain situation, then you shouldn't be driving a stick, and if you have an Auto, leave the damn thing in automatic mode. Obviously, the car is smarter than you.

I swear, it's like a bunch of 7 year old kids on here posting these silly questions.

I'll put it to you simple...

If you want max efficiency, accelerate slow, shift low without bogging the engine and keep the rpms as low as possible, in the highest gear possible, no matter what speed you're going.

If you want max performance, ring that bi*ch out to redline in every gear.

The OP says he has a 7th gear & if so it's not a stick.

07-31-2016, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
myzed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 8	driving in sport shift mode Hi , not sure if this has been talked about before , basically want to know if i can drive around in 4th gear 2000 / 2500 rpm in sport shift mode up to 60/70 kmh or do i have to keep changing till i get to 7th gear? not sure what that is in mph? anyone?

07-31-2016, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	I don't think you can upshift to 7th at that speed. My 7AT prevents upshifts until rpm reaches 2k or thereabouts (gear dependent). I can't get 7th gear until I'm at 48 mph (77kph). If the road is straight with low traffic and few stops, I'd shift up to 6th for sure. With traffic and/or stop lights, I'd stop at fifth. However, you could cruise noisily in 2nd gear if you wanted. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \| Last edited by Slartibartfas; 07-31-2016 at 10:32 AM.

08-01-2016, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	Your engine is broken in. Punch that bish! __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

08-02-2016, 05:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
forgot pw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iggyland Posts: 409 Drives: enterTrollment Rep Power: 2517	My Z is MT and usually cruise around 1700 rpm - 2200 rpm depending on the road. __________________ temporary newb suit.. i hope

08-02-2016, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Somebody insert the most interesting man alive pic right here.... "I don't normally take a shyt on my cell phone. But when I do.... I'm reading this thread. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-01-2016, 05:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
myzed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 8	well i shift up to 5th and sit comfortably around 2 rpm , just didnt wanna put strain on the engine , would sitting at 2 rpm in 5th gear burn the petrol ya think? only had my car for 2 weeks , still getting use to it lol

08-02-2016, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
laserbluemini Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: toronto Posts: 38 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 8	i sometimes cruise on 5th at 40ish km/h. it has enuf ooophm to accelerate in any gear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-02-2016, 03:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	I'm in 4th around 60... not until 75-80 and holding i'll go to 5th. 100 i'll drop to 6th if cruising. you know... race car. Hotrodz likes this.

08-03-2016, 08:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	stay in 4th forever bro UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

08-03-2016, 08:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	Why do these types of threads even exist? Sorry, but if you don't have the common sense to know when to shift gears or what gear to be in in a certain situation, then you shouldn't be driving a stick, and if you have an Auto, leave the damn thing in automatic mode. Obviously, the car is smarter than you. I swear, it's like a bunch of 7 year old kids on here posting these silly questions. I'll put it to you simple... If you want max efficiency, accelerate slow, shift low without bogging the engine and keep the rpms as low as possible, in the highest gear possible, no matter what speed you're going. If you want max performance, ring that bich out to redline in every gear. __________________ She's For Sale!* PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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