What RPM do you shift at?

tonybui · 05-06-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by .c2

When I wanted to save gas I used to shift around 2k, now I just shift around 2.8k because my test pipes makes my exhaust loud as fk at 3k rpm lol. I shift around 2.8k in every gear and just cruise at 6th anywhere. If I want to pass someone I always just downshift and pass, then go back to 6th. In the city or hwy, unless you're out for a spirited drive. I don't really see a reason keeping it in any other gear and keeping the rpms at like 4k, you can just downshift anytime to pass someone and keeping the revs so high is very annoying (exhaust noise and gas waste). In my own opinion, of course

U actually drive in the city (assuming 45mph zone) in 6th?

Haboob · 05-06-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

U actually drive in the city (assuming 45mph zone) in 6th?

I will throw it in 6th, as sometimes I'm just cruising 45 for long distances w/no lights or catching greens.

Vichtz · 05-06-2013, 10:34 PM

yall are a bunch of *******. I never shift, I just ride in 1st wherever I damn well please, **** the noise. Either that or I just start in 6th when I got a long ways to go and stay that way the whole trip. That's the kinda thing this car was made for...

forza370z · 05-06-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

yall are a bunch of *******. I never shift, I just ride in 1st wherever I damn well please, **** the noise. Either that or I just start in 6th when I got a long ways to go and stay that way the whole trip. That's the kinda thing this car was made for...

The best troll of the day.

GSS138 · 05-06-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Hey guyz,

Under normal driving conditions, what at what RPM do you shift to the next highest gear? I think i usually shift around 2200-2500rpm. When I engage the next gear, I'm at about 1,500rpm. Am I bogging the motor or am I OK?

I suggest you watch this:

Threw It On The Ground - YouTube

and start shifting at 6000+.

Vichtz · 05-07-2013, 12:00 AM

Haha throw it on the ground! I forgot about that gem! But seriously, 2-4k for me while in the city. Higher when doin the 130 miles home

2xtreme1 · 05-07-2013, 01:31 AM

Normal whatever driving, I shift around 2.5-3k. sometimes 3.5k if I want to hear the engine slightly more.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-07-2013, 10:29 AM

3,300 rpm under normal driving.
between 6,000/7,000 rpm under aggressive driving.

JARblue · 05-07-2013, 10:52 AM

I redline 1st gear every time. That puts me at nearly 40 mph. At that point I can shift into 6th and save the wear on my clutch

But seriously, for me: "easy going" is 2.5K-3K RPMs, "normal" is 3.5K-4K RPMs, "spirited" is 5K-5.5K and "aggressive" is every gear WOT to redline

LostSol · 05-07-2013, 10:55 AM

12k rpm all day long.

Really like 4k during normal driving

Chuck33079 · 05-07-2013, 10:59 AM

I shift around 3k to 3500 for commuting. I try to cruise around 2700 rpm or so, whether that's 5th or 6th depending on traffic. If I'm beating on the car, I'll shift a little past 7k.

Wabbyyy · 05-07-2013, 11:31 AM

7500

JK LOL. Anywhere between 3.5-4.5

Wabbyyy · 05-07-2013, 11:33 AM

If you're looking for perfect acceleration/speed.

Bandwidth on the z is 7400 so if you are driving aggresively/ racing. If you shift at 7400 it will put the engine at peak.

nmjaxx9 · 05-07-2013, 09:27 PM

Redline every gear, especially if there is a car following me.

forza370z · 05-07-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Redline every gear, especially if there is a cop following me.

Fixed.

05-06-2013, 10:34 PM	#93 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	yall are a bunch of *****. I never shift, I just ride in 1st wherever I damn well please, the noise. Either that or I just start in 6th when I got a long ways to go and stay that way the whole trip. That's the kinda thing this car was made for... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up**

05-07-2013, 12:00 AM	#96 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Haha throw it on the ground! I forgot about that gem! But seriously, 2-4k for me while in the city. Higher when doin the 130 miles home __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-07-2013, 01:31 AM	#97 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 31 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	Normal whatever driving, I shift around 2.5-3k. sometimes 3.5k if I want to hear the engine slightly more. Haboob and Homero like this.

05-07-2013, 10:29 AM	#98 (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	3,300 rpm under normal driving. between 6,000/7,000 rpm under aggressive driving. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-07-2013, 10:52 AM	#99 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I redline 1st gear every time. That puts me at nearly 40 mph. At that point I can shift into 6th and save the wear on my clutch But seriously, for me: "easy going" is 2.5K-3K RPMs, "normal" is 3.5K-4K RPMs, "spirited" is 5K-5.5K and "aggressive" is every gear WOT to redline Wabbyyy likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-07-2013, 10:55 AM	#100 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	12k rpm all day long. Really like 4k during normal driving Wabbyyy likes this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

05-07-2013, 10:59 AM	#101 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I shift around 3k to 3500 for commuting. I try to cruise around 2700 rpm or so, whether that's 5th or 6th depending on traffic. If I'm beating on the car, I'll shift a little past 7k. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-07-2013, 11:31 AM	#102 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	7500 JK LOL. Anywhere between 3.5-4.5 __________________ 2009 370z.

05-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#103 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	If you're looking for perfect acceleration/speed. Bandwidth on the z is 7400 so if you are driving aggresively/ racing. If you shift at 7400 it will put the engine at peak. __________________ 2009 370z.

05-07-2013, 09:27 PM	#104 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Redline every gear, especially if there is a car following me.

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