AT guys,what RPM do U downshift

MagmaRed370z · 09-21-2016, 03:02 PM

Downshifts at 3K is the sweet spot. The sound is amazing, specially if you have aftermarket exhaust.

Jsolo · 09-21-2016, 04:50 PM

I'm at a point in my life where deciding whether the next car will have 3 pedals or 2 is a true dilemma. The 3 pedal version is more exciting to drive, but the 2 is more practical.

Anyways, as indicated above, depends on the situation. Usually I won't downshift lower than 3rd or 2nd when approaching a stop. Otherwise, depends on the corner, incline, etc.

KN21283 · 09-21-2016, 05:26 PM

Why does it always have to turn into an auto vs manual thread?

Then again this thread was pretty much asking for it.

To each their own.

JARblue · 09-21-2016, 06:28 PM

Here's the official thread to keep it going

[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Yabrokak · 09-22-2016, 02:10 PM

I usually downshift at around 3k if I want it to sound neat (currently have short tails installed). Not usually above that because I don't really have a need to nor am I ever going that fast in my usual DD traffic. Usually only do 5>4 and 4>3 downshifts. Don't usually mess with 2nd and never 1st.

I can say, however, that I wish upshifts were as fast and crisp as the downshifts.

09-21-2016, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-21-2016, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-21-2016, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Here's the official thread to keep it going [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-22-2016, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yabrokak Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North GA Posts: 22 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	I usually downshift at around 3k if I want it to sound neat (currently have short tails installed). Not usually above that because I don't really have a need to nor am I ever going that fast in my usual DD traffic. Usually only do 5>4 and 4>3 downshifts. Don't usually mess with 2nd and never 1st. I can say, however, that I wish upshifts were as fast and crisp as the downshifts. AestheticCM1 likes this.

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09-21-2016, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 14	Why does it always have to turn into an auto vs manual thread? Then again this thread was pretty much asking for it. To each their own.