What RPM do you shift at?

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I bought a 370Z to enjoy it. If fuel economy was my priority, I would've bought something like a Versa. But whatever. Different strokes for different folks. FWIW, I get around 16mpg with regular shifting at around 4500 rpm, and that's acceptable to me.

AGREED except I tend to shift 5000-5500 RPM

semtex · 12-14-2009, 03:19 PM

I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light.

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light.

I totally agree. I guess I can still get away with shifting a bit higher because of the quiet stock exhaust. Once I upgrade it with aftermarket, I will def calm down a little.

kenchan · 12-14-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

damn, yall shift too high, im tryin to save gas here, I usually upshift at 2500 during normal driving conditions, if I shifted at 4k every time, i'd get 12mpg, no way buddy.

depends on how wide your throttle is at 4k. if you WOT each time to 4k you'll use up considerably more fuel, but i dont open it up that wide for normal acceleration. i like to be in torque band for the next gear, so that is part of the reason why i rev to 4k.

that said, i dont really keep track of mpg either.

if you want to save fuel, get another car.

semtex · 12-14-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

depends on how wide your throttle is at 4k. if you WOT each time to 4k you'll use up considerably more fuel, but i dont open it up that wide for normal acceleration. i like to be in torque band for the next gear, so that is part of the reason why i rev to 4k.

that said, i dont really keep track of mpg either.

if you want to save fuel, get another car.

That's a good point and I agree completely. My throttle is open maybe 40% at most. It's not a WOT mad dash to that 4500 rpm mark. And being in the torque band is also why I shift where I do.

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I totally agree. I guess I can still get away with shifting a bit higher because of the quiet stock exhaust. Once I upgrade it with aftermarket, I will def calm down a little.

Actually I believe in Ohio a judge just ruled that you cannot base a ticket on sound level or aftermarket modifications. Meaning, "well the radar freaked out, but I knew he was speeding because of the sound of his exhaust." That does not hold up in court.

MeetJoeAsian · 12-14-2009, 03:45 PM

I don't rev high at all, but why is my gas mileage 14mpg??? hehehehe....

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Actually I believe in Ohio a judge just ruled that you cannot base a ticket on sound level or aftermarket modifications. Meaning, "well the radar freaked out, but I knew he was speeding because of the sound of his exhaust." That does not hold up in court.

wow.. really? that's def not followed by State Troopers here because I got pulled over for accelerating TOO aggressively on an accelerating lane going into a big highway. The trooper was facing the opposite way but he heard my excessive "noise" while accelerating and pulled me over. He clearly told me it's the aggressive "accelerating NOISE" that distracted and led him to pull me over. I was going to ask him," If I can't accelerate FREELY on "acceleration lane", maybe they should rename it to "slowly get on to the highway lane"! lol.. but I kept my cool and didn't say anything.

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Did he write you a ticket?
I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system.

MeetJoeAsian · 12-14-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Did he write you a ticket?
I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system.

of course he didn't get a ticket, he told the officer he's not just a member of the370Z.com, he's also the president...

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

of course he didn't get a ticket, he told the officer he's not just a member of the370Z.com, he's also the president...

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

of course he didn't get a ticket, he told the officer he's not just a member of the370Z.com, he's also the president...

Nicely DONE

.

He told me that he CAN give me a ticket but he's going to let me go for this time (in my mind I'm saying, "WTF did I really do??). He did give me a $54 ticket (non moving violation) and a warning.

kenchan · 12-14-2009, 04:21 PM

another reason why my car is stock.

areyouin729 · 12-14-2009, 04:25 PM

around 3500 and higher gears 4000+

tbonesteak · 12-14-2009, 04:27 PM

i shift at 2500-3000 normally, 4-5k when im feeling cuhhraaazeee. hahaha. This car has so much torque compared to my s2k that even shifting at 2500 feels crazy for me.

12-14-2009, 03:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light. binary0x01 likes this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	I don't rev high at all, but why is my gas mileage 14mpg??? hehehehe.... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Did he write you a ticket? I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 377	i shift at 2500-3000 normally, 4-5k when im feeling cuhhraaazeee. hahaha. This car has so much torque compared to my s2k that even shifting at 2500 feels crazy for me.