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tomo9992
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26th Apr 09 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats a bad shift and whats a good shift, and whats the tips for doing good shifts and what are you supposed to look out for?
richc
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26th Apr 09 at 11:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
launch - About 3.5k in your average petrol car to limit wheel spin. Dont bounch on the limiter - shift in your power band
Corsa_Sport21
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26th Apr 09 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What car is it for a start??
DaNnY_LaD
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26th Apr 09 at 11:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by richc
launch - About 3.5k in your average petrol car to limit wheel spin. Dont bounch on the limiter - shift in your power band


steven_r2008
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26th Apr 09 at 15:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
beat me to the launch rpm, however i have actually wondered what my optimum power band is in my 1.4 sport
i.e, the very latest rpm to change up a gear
Nic Barnes
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26th Apr 09 at 15:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
all depends what car it is really. i can tdo what suggested above in my corsa as it just dont work.
dannymccann
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26th Apr 09 at 16:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ah yes but Nic, yours isnt an average petrol car is it
CorsAsh
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26th Apr 09 at 16:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by richc
launch - About 3.5k in your average petrol car to limit wheel spin. Dont bounch on the limiter - shift in your power band
Not just above your power band so you drop back into it?
--ToM--
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26th Apr 09 at 16:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i normally change just before the limiter
tomo9992
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its a 1.4 sport.
Jambo
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26th Apr 09 at 20:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Dont try granny shifting, double clutching is where its at
--ToM--
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26th Apr 09 at 20:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
dont hit nos too soon either

 
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