manual shift mode - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

May 11, 2009 | 07:44 AM

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Mustang5L5

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Reminds me of that video where the kid driving the Civic screams out VTEC!!! every time he hits it!

Best line is when he goes! "VTEC! ****, that's fast!"

ANyone got a link to that vid??

May 11, 2009 | 09:21 AM

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chinabean

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From: gee gee bby bby, Arizona

idk...i always leave it in drive unless I want to go fast.

and when in manual mode i'm shifting at 6500-6700rpm if I don't mess up and redline - it'll be pretty good shift into the next gear.

May 11, 2009 | 10:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sicknasty072

ive never driven manual so im not exactly sure about this either. im just wondering if im just using it driving around town for fun, not trying to get maximum acceleration, what would be best? my manual says for the manual transmission coupe...

1st to 2nd gear @ 8mph
2nd to 3rd gear @ 16 mph
3rd to 4th gear @ 25 mph
4th to 5th gear @ 28 mph

is that about right?

Just leave it in D

May 11, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sicknasty072

1st to 2nd gear @ 8mph
2nd to 3rd gear @ 16 mph
3rd to 4th gear @ 25 mph
4th to 5th gear @ 28 mph
is that about right?

no way!
for beginners, i guess just roll down your windows and try to listen to your engine. as soon as it gets a bit loud and shaky, shift!

Last edited by badassflip; May 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM.

May 11, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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The best gas mileage you can get JUST LIKE WITH ANY MANUAL CAR would be to shift BETWEEN 2000-3000 rpms. I've gotten up to 30 mpg highway taking it easy.

May 11, 2009 | 11:51 AM

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Its in your owners Manual 5-17 and 5-18

May 11, 2009 | 12:08 PM

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From: S.C.

MM is weak sauce!!! it doesnt matter if its 2k or near redline, its just weak and very annoying!! only thing i use it for is to pass somebody, kick it over and it drops a gear, and thats it!!

May 11, 2009 | 01:06 PM

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Why drive your automatic in man. Mode?CANT REALLY FIGURE OUT YOU AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUYS.(GIRLS)AHA....MAYBE THATS IT.

Last edited by BDHC72; May 11, 2009 at 01:08 PM. Reason: ADD-ON

May 11, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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^^ 7 post Zip!!

May 11, 2009 | 05:28 PM

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From: gee gee bby bby, Arizona

lol novice

May 11, 2009 | 06:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BDHC72

Why drive your automatic in man. Mode?CANT REALLY FIGURE OUT YOU AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUYS.(GIRLS)AHA....MAYBE THATS IT.

Because everyone isnt the same. Some ppl live in Urban Markets like myself where a manual would be some bullsh*t! Try being in Atlanta traffic, EVERYDAY, switching gears, burning up ur clutch.

Now, I don't condone riding in manual mode ALL THE TIME. But it can be fun here and there. Ironically, i feel like the car is faster leaving it in D. The manual mode doesn't switch gears very fast.