Omixeo

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For regular driving, what rpm do you generally shift at? Im getting an FC in a couple of weeks and id like to get some input before hand.

Stanello

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3.5ish

vaughnc

3600rpms or so for optimum fuel economy. I also like to over-rev 2nd and go straight to 5th gear, which requires letting the RPMS drop first.

Omixeo

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The guy im buying it from told me he shifts at 5k. He also said to redline it regularly to prevent carbon buildup on the aux ports.

FelixIsGod29X

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You dont need to redline it regularly to prevent the carbon build up. Just every once in a blue moon or so rev it up!

Turbo7MN

I always stretch 2nd and 3rd pretty long, usually at about 5k-ish. I know it's not the best for fuel mileage, but I didn't buy an RX-7 to drive it like a Geo. You don't need to redline it, but it's almost certain that it doesn't harm the engine, and theoretically cleans carbon. Plus, it's fun.

Omixeo

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Thats what i like to head , thanks!

90WhiteVrt

3.5k is normal driving, 5k if i'm in a hurry, and 8k when i'm kicking your *** down the road!

Omixeo

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Do you go to 8k i all the gears when you are racing?

WonkoTheSane

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You won't make it to 8K in 5th.. all other gears are fair game

Obviously, the harder you drive it, the more things wear out. That said, I was shifting at about 8k at the autocross yesterday. Anywhere between 3-5 on the streets, unless I need to get somewhere fast.

TitosToy

3.5k-4k i consider normal driving, 4.5k-5.5k if you want a little oomph to it, after 6k it's guzzling gas. also keep the a/c off for more fuel economy

homebrewer

I shift at the beep.

TwEaK

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^^^^^ same here i 90% i shift at 8k its a little over redline but motor was build for some high redlining lol =D
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Kouta

regular city driving i usually shift about 3.5, really no use for me to be accelerating that fast when the next light is in like 10 feet (seems like it).

Jager

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2500-3200, my car is too loud to not shift at that point when I'm not at the track or heading home (flatlands). When I merge onto the highway I tend to go to redline in second though,

gxlspeeder

5k in first 3.5 after that

Syonyk

If I'm just poking around, usually around 3-3.5k, or a bit less.

If I'm trying to go somewhere fast, 7.5k or so.

-=Russ=-

Turbo II

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Depends on what music is playing and my mood...

88rxn/a

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i TRY around 3 or so, but when someone needs a good *** beating i usually take it to 7.5

Therotaryrocket85

Im around 3k-3.5k when in city driving. Following this method gets me about 18 miles to the gallon in town which works for me. I do this with the a/c on too. I try to be as smooth with shifting and accelerating with gas prices these days. My old gsl-se though was driven alot harder back when my foot weighed more hehe.