AT guys,what RPM do U downshift

barncobob · 09-20-2016, 06:05 PM

Im using paddles more, usually downshifting to save brakes.
what RPM are U downshifting to next lower gear...2500-3000K seems like a sweet spot for me so as to not overrev engine...I never downshift lower than 3rd gear.
what are your thoughts.

kenchan · 09-20-2016, 06:22 PM

5k+ as needed down to 2nd gear. but dis is on my DSG.. i let the car decide when to downshift into 1st.

Array · 09-20-2016, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barncobob

Im using paddles more, usually downshifting to save brakes.
what RPM are U downshifting to next lower gear...2500-3000K seems like a sweet spot for me so as to not overrev engine...I never downshift lower than 3rd gear.
what are your thoughts.

This is pretty much how I also handle my AT, Shifters when I'm feeling spirited and auto when I feel like being a lazy American

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-20-2016, 07:12 PM

I exited the Highway using the paddle....100km/h,from 7th gear dropped until 3 rd gear...

ZeroZ34 · 09-20-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Array

This is pretty much how I also handle my AT, Shifters when I'm feeling spirited and auto when I feel like being a lazy American

^ this lol but also the bold as well.

ramoszx12r · 09-20-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barncobob

Im using paddles more, usually downshifting to save brakes.
what RPM are U downshifting to next lower gear...2500-3000K seems like a sweet spot for me so as to not overrev engine...I never downshift lower than 3rd gear.
what are your thoughts.

That is a good idea, the transmission is a lot cheaper to replace then the breaks.

Raidernation · 09-20-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barncobob

Im using paddles more, usually downshifting to save brakes.
what RPM are U downshifting to next lower gear...2500-3000K seems like a sweet spot for me so as to not overrev engine...I never downshift lower than 3rd gear.
what are your thoughts.

Down shift into 2nd and 1st and you will hear how awesome the rev match sounds. Don't worry about doing any damage to the car by down shifting into 2nd or 1st. The car won't down shift into a gear if the RPM's are too high. You will hear beep if that happens.

Billibob22 · 09-20-2016, 08:15 PM

Use the brakes :-)

barncobob · 09-20-2016, 09:37 PM

im always under warranty, trade into something else newer, cheaper than fixing an old POS...been there done that...retirement affords me this option.

Lemkey99 · 09-20-2016, 10:10 PM

Try downshifting from 3rd to 2nd sometime while at about 2500-3k rpm. The sound which comes from your exhaust is sweet, especially if you have an after market exhaust. Rarely ever downshift into first.

I've been exclusively driving in manual mode and it's 10x more enjoyable than in auto mode.

Lemkey99 · 09-20-2016, 10:14 PM

Getting my Stillen Gen3's installed tomorrow so looking forward to see how it feels/sounds different with those paired with my Invidia CBE

Lemkey99 · 09-20-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

Down shift into 2nd and 1st and you will hear how awesome the rev match sounds. Don't worry about doing any damage to the car by down shifting into 2nd or 1st. The car won't down shift into a gear if the RPM's are too high. You will hear beep if that happens.

This all day long. The downshift into 2nd is the best. Love the Rev matching sound coupled with the exhaust note

Lemkey99 · 09-20-2016, 10:19 PM

My base model didn't come with the paddle shifters so I use the standard gear shifters which I prefer over the paddles. One hand on the wheel and the other on the gear shift feels more natural

jchammond · 09-20-2016, 10:35 PM

idk,,,mainly just upshifting w/3.357:1 axle
1-2@35
2-3@55
3-4@85
4-5@125
5-6@,,,,,,can i say (18*)

old guy · 09-21-2016, 08:09 AM

I very rarely down shift w/ my auto, ( let the trans do it ) up shift only.

09-20-2016, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	AT guys,what RPM do U downshift Im using paddles more, usually downshifting to save brakes. what RPM are U downshifting to next lower gear...2500-3000K seems like a sweet spot for me so as to not overrev engine...I never downshift lower than 3rd gear. what are your thoughts.

09-20-2016, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Billibob22 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California Posts: 103 Drives: 40th Anniversary#365 Rep Power: 10	Use the brakes :-) __________________

09-20-2016, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lemkey99 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 66 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	Try downshifting from 3rd to 2nd sometime while at about 2500-3k rpm. The sound which comes from your exhaust is sweet, especially if you have an after market exhaust. Rarely ever downshift into first. I've been exclusively driving in manual mode and it's 10x more enjoyable than in auto mode. ped likes this.

09-20-2016, 10:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	idk,,,mainly just upshifting w/3.357:1 axle 1-2@35 2-3@55 3-4@85 4-5@125 5-6@,,,,,,can i say (18*) __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

09-21-2016, 08:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I very rarely down shift w/ my auto, ( let the trans do it ) up shift only. burntz and OldGuyFla like this.

09-20-2016, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	5k+ as needed down to 2nd gear. but dis is on my DSG.. i let the car decide when to downshift into 1st.

09-20-2016, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	I exited the Highway using the paddle....100km/h,from 7th gear dropped until 3 rd gear...

09-20-2016, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	im always under warranty, trade into something else newer, cheaper than fixing an old POS...been there done that...retirement affords me this option.

09-20-2016, 10:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemkey99 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 66 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	Getting my Stillen Gen3's installed tomorrow so looking forward to see how it feels/sounds different with those paired with my Invidia CBE

09-20-2016, 10:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lemkey99 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 66 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	My base model didn't come with the paddle shifters so I use the standard gear shifters which I prefer over the paddles. One hand on the wheel and the other on the gear shift feels more natural

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