When Do You Shift?

[Kielan]

I am just curious when you guys normally shift.

Format:
Car Model: XXXX XXXX
Cruising: XXXX rpm
Ripping it: XXXX rpm

Car Model: 2000 Acura Integra GS
Cruising: 2000-2500 rpm
Ripping it: 6800 rpm (300 rpm before rev limit)

NO I DON'T HAVE VTEC.

[Average_Jerk]

1990 bmw 325i
i always shift around 3000ish.
never get on it with this car, just enjoy the cruise. only been above 80 in it once lol

[cabezzz]

My car shifts itself

[06tiburonofdoom]

Car Model: 1992 Civic CX
Cruising: 2,000-2,500 rpm
Accelerating quicker than usual: 5,000 rpm
72 hp=no "ripping it".

Car Model: 2006 Tiburon GT
Cruising: ~3,000 rpm
Ripping it: 6,000-6,200 rpm

[Hella Ef]

1991 Civic b18
cruise 2500-3000
Vtech!!= 7800

[kramerbuccs24]

Spend $100 on a dyno and you won't have to guess or go off of other people's cars!

/thread

[Ezze90]

2008 Civic Si (FG2)
Cruising: 2500-3000rpms
Ripping it- 8200 (literally just right before the rev limiter hits) rpms

[Kielan]

Spend $100 on a dyno and you won't have to guess or go off of other people's cars!

/thread

No I was just curious to see when others shift. I have a good feeling for my power band, (considering how many people have had integra's dyno'ed) and I like shifting at lowish rpm's when cruising (fuel efficiency and smoothness).

[Captain America]

Car Model: 2005 mustang gt
Cruising: 3000 rpm
Ripping it: about 6500 rpm

[Wert4580]

Car Model: 2007 Mazda RX-8
Cruising: 4000RPM
Ripping it: 9000RPM

Ahh, spinny triangles

[Wert4580]

Car Model: 2007 Mazda RX-8
Cruising: 4000RPM
Ripping it: 9000RPM

Ahh, spinny triangles

Car Model: 1967 VW Squareback
Cruising: Whenever
Ripping it: No such thing

Ahh, the joys of not having a tach and shifting without using the clutch

[cobrawannabe]

2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST. 2.3L Duratec DOHC all aluminum 4-banger

Cruising: 1800-2200 RPM, depending on how low I am on gas
Ripping it: 6700 RPM. Redline at 7K.

The power band of the Duratec goes from about 3100 all the way to 6800 RPM. The IMRC really lets this car scream whenever you want it to. It may not be the most powerful car in the world at about 170HP, but it is ready to go at any time. Truly a fantastic engine.

[Jersh]

Car Model: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60
Cruising:2500 to 3000 rpm
Ripping it: Around 6250, right at the redline
I heart my supercharger.

[Kielan]

Car Model: 2007 Mazda RX-8
Cruising: 4000RPM
Ripping it: 9000RPM

Ahh, spinny triangles

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[Han]

Car Model: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI VR6
Cruising: 2800-3000RPM
Ripping it (rarely): ~6000RPM

Car Model: 1999 Lexus GS300
Cruising: Auto Trans - Feather to where it shifts below 3000
Ripping it (rarely): Whatever the auto shifts at when I floor it