driving manual hard

chimZEE370 · 07-19-2010, 12:09 AM

It is perfectly fine to redline all the time as long as vdc is off!!

TheSnakeJake · 07-17-2010, 09:47 PM

LunaZ · 07-17-2010, 09:48 PM

You might want to check your oil.

Mt Tam I am · 07-20-2010, 09:58 AM

OP said: i like the immediate response when i punch the pedal without having to shift from 6th to 3rd or 4th....

The part that makes the least sense to me is , if you are all ready red lined, how do you punch it? You've left yourself nowhere to go.

Secondly, how many people have wanted to race with you while you are winding out a Z in third or fourth gear.

nicknick · 07-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Goodness what a vast and varied gene pool we have!

Redline37 · 07-21-2010, 12:48 AM

OP, do your thing. Redline everywhere you go. Heck, redline while your car is on coldstart. It'll warm your car up faster.

P.S. My username is redline but I never see redline unless I'm gunning it. Go figure.

mrcardio · 07-17-2010, 09:49 PM

It makes more sense to cruise in 6th on the HWY because it's just a lot more efficient. Shifting at redline every gear really isn't appropriate unless you're drag racing. And yes, you’re wearing down your car faster constantly ragging it out. There is no particular rpm per say you must shift at, just use common sense. Learn how to down shift if you want immediate acceleration.

jacknismo · 07-17-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcardio

It makes more sense to cruise in 6th on the HWY because it's just a lot more efficient. Shifting at redline every gear really isn't appropriate unless you're drag racing. And yes, you’re wearing down your car faster constantly ragging it out. There is no particular rpm per say you must shift at, just use common sense. Learn how to down shift if you want immediate acceleration.

best response so far....

i don't have the so called common sense like you all...
i just do what i feel is fun...
I appreciate the decent response.

nolan1016 · 07-17-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacknismo

best response so far....

i don't have the so called common sense like you all...
i just do what i feel is fun...
I appreciate the decent response.

If you dont care about reliability or longevity then you can redline it every time. What everyone is saying is that it is not ideal to do that to the engine EVERY single shift. Its fun and everyone does it once in a while but it puts some wear on the engine as well. Now for cruising on the highway in 4th there is no good reason to do that. Its not like anyone can really hear the exhaust when your cruising going 70.

mspeasl · 07-17-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacknismo

best response so far....

i don't have the so called common sense like you all...
i just do what i feel is fun...
I appreciate the decent response.

Guys,

He's yanking our chains............ He's not an idiot........?

Zsteve · 07-17-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

Guys,

He's yanking our chains............ He's not an idiot........?

or maybe

PapoZalsa · 07-17-2010, 09:51 PM

OMG! Shifting at redline all the time? Poor car....

jacknismo · 07-17-2010, 09:52 PM

i didn't buy the Z to cruise on low RPMs... I bought it to ride the hell out of it... isn't that what a "sports car" should be used for??? isn't the engine made for that type of driving?

Zsteve · 07-17-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacknismo

i didn't buy the Z to cruise on low RPMs... I bought it to ride the hell out of it... isn't that what a "sports car" should be used for??? isn't the engine made for that type of driving?

It is and I agree drive the **** out of it. please

TheSnakeJake · 07-17-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

It is and I agree drive the **** out of it. please

haha...

+1

07-19-2010, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
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mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 15	It makes more sense to cruise in 6th on the HWY because it's just a lot more efficient. Shifting at redline every gear really isn't appropriate unless you're drag racing. And yes, you’re wearing down your car faster constantly ragging it out. There is no particular rpm per say you must shift at, just use common sense. Learn how to down shift if you want immediate acceleration. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› Last edited by mrcardio; 07-17-2010 at 09:52 PM.

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jacknismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GA Posts: 36 Drives: X6 M Rep Power: 15	i didn't buy the Z to cruise on low RPMs... I bought it to ride the hell out of it... isn't that what a "sports car" should be used for??? isn't the engine made for that type of driving?