jamiebridge Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I have run a search on this, but cannot find what i'm after, i did find some information on a US forum however. What do people set their shift light to as a maximum? I picked up a 350z on Saturday and the previous owner has it set to 6300, which i haven't changed yet. I would only ever use it as a guide when driving the car faster, I don't really need to know when to shift at normal driving speeds. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I've personally left it as it was when I bought the car. I can't remember off the top of my head what the figure was on my car, but I don't really rely on it anyway. I use sound + tachometer if needed. Saying that, I shift like a granny anyway But ya, totally up to your preference I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiebridge Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Its not that i actually need it, i just find it pretty cool.. haha, maybe its because i'm still giddy from picking up my first zed. My mate says his is set to 6600, does anyone know if there is a perfect shift point on average throughout each gear to get maximum power from the engine though every gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Iv got mine set at 5500, purely because I like a few seconds from seeing the light to knowing I'm running out of go. On a motorway slip road for instance knowing iv got a few seconds allows me to check it's safe to move over/ merge before shifting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GracieB Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 When I got mine it was set at 3500 😳 this was quickly changed to 5600... More to keep the Mr in check if he drives her though 😂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiebridge Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 It sounds like your all a bit more sensible than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Its not that i actually need it, i just find it pretty cool.. haha, maybe its because i'm still giddy from picking up my first zed. My mate says his is set to 6600, does anyone know if there is a perfect shift point on average throughout each gear to get maximum power from the engine though every gear? The rev limiter on a pre facelift DE Zed is 6600, the gear change indicator is set as 6300 as standard I believe to prevent you from smashing the limiter all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBorehamUK Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 7499 RPM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I used to have mine set to 6000 or something, but I found it very unnerving to be giving it the beans and suddenly have a red light start rapidly flashing at you - red lights are normally bad! so after that I set it to 7200, which essentially turned it off entirely (500rpm before limit it starts flashing, then at limit it switches to solid on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageyUK Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 When does a standard DE engines torque curve flatten? Id want it set at that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science_GT Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Mine is 6500 but don't know what the engine will take! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Mine is 6500 but don't know what the engine will take! You can set it at 8000 if you want, you will still hit the limiter at 6600 as the shift light and limiter aren't linked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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