Upshift Indicator

kkruel55 · 01-15-2010, 01:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I drive a 2010 black 370z Sport with MT. What is the best RPM to set the upshift indicator at? Is it even a worthwhile feature? I haven't taken it to the track yet and I rarely redline it. Any input on how/why to use it would be great. Thanks!

kenchan · 01-15-2010, 01:08 PM

i didnt know that thing was programmable... !

it seems to flash at the right time for me.

vipor · 01-15-2010, 01:09 PM

most people leave it at the 7500 setting as it will start flashing at 7000 then go solid at 7500. i bumped mine down to 7300 just for shits and so i get to see it a little more often. i rarely encounter a time where i should be taking it all the way to 7500 anyways.

Red370 · 01-15-2010, 02:29 PM

I drag regularly, mine stays at 7200 because when I react to it, its usually around 7500, so my shifts are right at redline.

SigPapa226 · 01-15-2010, 02:32 PM

I set mine for 4000 during breakin & then reset later. Not required, but helpful.

STItoEVOX · 01-15-2010, 09:38 PM

wow did not know they had these. dammit another reason to sell my evo x and get a 370. i miss the shift indicator on my sti.

Snakes709 · 01-15-2010, 11:52 PM

I drag every week (when the drag season is open) so mine is set at 7,200 (when my nitrous turns off)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i didnt know that thing was programmable... !

it seems to flash at the right time for me.

Pretty sure it is set to 7500 stock, so the right time for u is 7500? lol

MeetJoeAsian · 01-15-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkruel55

Hi everyone,

I drive a 2010 black 370z Sport with MT. What is the best RPM to set the upshift indicator at? Is it even a worthwhile feature? I haven't taken it to the track yet and I rarely redline it. Any input on how/why to use it would be great. Thanks!

The upshift indicator isn't meant to aid your daily/normal driving...it's meant to assist you in aggressive/spirited driving. I set mine at 7500RPM, so when I have my eyes peeled to the road and my pedal to the metal, I would know when to prepare to shift (blinking at 7000RPM) and when to shift (solid at 7500RPM)...

under normal driving condition, I know when to shift by the roaring of the engine...I really don't know what RPM I shift at, just whatever feels right at the moment and feeling I'm driving....but when driven on the track or when you're trying to achieve the best time, you want to be able to maximize your powerband...thus, setting the RPM indicator helps preventing you from over redlining and also premature shifting....of course, everyone sets their indicator at a different RPM because each we all respond differently when we see the indicator flash...

Red370 · 01-15-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709

I drag every week (when the drag season is open) so mine is set at 7,200 (when my nitrous turns off)

Quote:

Red370: I drag regularly, mine stays at 7200 because when I react to it, its usually around 7500, so my shifts are right at redline.

Great minds think alike.

mick · 01-16-2010, 12:15 AM

i played with it but found the flashing light annoying so i put it back at 7500 so it would not light up again.

kkruel55 · 01-16-2010, 02:11 AM

Hey thanks everyone. This is basically what I thought, that unless its a track day, its not terribly relevant. Still cool though

AK370Z · 01-16-2010, 02:57 AM

Mine is at 7500 RPM and I say "hello" to it frequently

01-15-2010, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
kkruel55 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Drives: '10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 15	Upshift Indicator Hi everyone, I drive a 2010 black 370z Sport with MT. What is the best RPM to set the upshift indicator at? Is it even a worthwhile feature? I haven't taken it to the track yet and I rarely redline it. Any input on how/why to use it would be great. Thanks!

01-15-2010, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	most people leave it at the 7500 setting as it will start flashing at 7000 then go solid at 7500. i bumped mine down to 7300 just for shits and so i get to see it a little more often. i rarely encounter a time where i should be taking it all the way to 7500 anyways. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-15-2010, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	I drag regularly, mine stays at 7200 because when I react to it, its usually around 7500, so my shifts are right at redline. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

01-15-2010, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 15	I set mine for 4000 during breakin & then reset later. Not required, but helpful. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

01-15-2010, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
STItoEVOX Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waimalu, Hawaii Posts: 105 Drives: 08 Evolution X Rep Power: 15	wow did not know they had these. dammit another reason to sell my evo x and get a 370. i miss the shift indicator on my sti. __________________ I want to trade my Evo X for your 370 Z... Seriously.

01-15-2010, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i didnt know that thing was programmable... ! it seems to flash at the right time for me.

01-16-2010, 12:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i played with it but found the flashing light annoying so i put it back at 7500 so it would not light up again.

01-16-2010, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
kkruel55 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Drives: '10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 15	Hey thanks everyone. This is basically what I thought, that unless its a track day, its not terribly relevant. Still cool though

01-16-2010, 02:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Mine is at 7500 RPM and I say "hello" to it frequently __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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