Dr.TuB Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 at what rpm should i shift? thank you Quote
Dr.TuB Posted September 16, 2010 Author Posted September 16, 2010 i was told that the most economical way to drive any car is when the torque intersects with the hp in a dyno graph... is this correct? Quote
Will370z Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 All I know is don't shift till you get that sexy exhaust note, then wait a little longer then shift. Ooooo still gives me pleasure. Umm just read that again and it sounds kinda wrong. Quote
mattbowey Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 i shift at about 2k when in town(unless going down a certain street i like cos it sounds amazing giving it beans and you dont even need to speed, just speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down etc etc), bout 2500 when hungover and about 6600 the rest of the time Quote
chrisjones6699 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 i shift at about 2k when in town(unless going down a certain street i like cos it sounds amazing giving it beans and you dont even need to speed, just speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down etc etc), bout 2500 when hungover and about 6600 the rest of the time +1 2K Quote
LRF4N Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 All I know is don't shift till you get that sexy exhaust note, then wait a little longer then shift. Ooooo still gives me pleasure. Umm just read that again and it sounds kinda wrong. couldnt agree more tho, thats how it should be driven Quote
rothers2901 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 should have bought a PRIUS if economy is what your after. Quote
mattbowey Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 should have bought a PRIUS if economy is what your after. +1 Quote
Fee Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 should have bought a PRIUS if economy is what your after. +1 + another one!!!!!! My last few visits to the petrol station were sooooooooooooo frightening I decided to drive my zed a little bit more sedately...didn't last long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He didn't like having tt's beat him at traffic lights and I missed him ggggggggggggrowling!!! Quote
mattbowey Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 i know exactly what you mean Fee, apart from the car being a guy Quote
Husky Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k decelerate to 3.2k accelerate to 3.9k etc etc etc repeat Quote
Leeroy Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 There's a factory set shift light that tell you when to change gear Quote
Greekman Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 I always change gear when the red light comes on. currently set at 7200rpm... What does economical mean? sorry i am not english Quote
HaydnH Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 The best economic performance is when a car reaches maximum torque I believe, read the section in the manual about how to set what revs the gear change light comes on at - I think it says set it to 4500rpm for max torque. (And no I haven't read the whole manual... just wanted to know how to change the rev light settings) Quote
Ekona Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 There's a factory set shift light that tell you when to change gear It's user-set, not factory set i was told that the most economical way to drive any car is when the torque intersects with the hp in a dyno graph... is this correct? No. 95% of all dyno plots will have them intersect at 5252rpm. Quote
Tay Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 at what rpm should i shift?thank you Fuel economy???, Why did you buy the Z? Are you someone who keeps the average MPG display up? The Z isn't economical. If you're worried about fuel economy you won't enjoy the car. Quote
Shuck Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 I always thought riding shotgun on the back of one of these was the most economical way of getting around town...... Quote
andlid Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 economy and the Z dont really come into it... like Husky's idea though... I like this: 1st between 1200-1500 2nd to 4500 release accelerator and slow speed slowly to 1000 rpm, engage clutch > stop and hit 1st gear again...repeat. nice poppy sounds Quote
S77 CRV Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 I haad to do a speed awareness course cause I got caught speeding. They done an econimical driving section with it and the dude said that the most economical way to drive is at 1800 revs no matter what gear you are in. Quote
Leeroy Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 There's a factory set shift light that tell you when to change gear It's user-set, not factory set i was told that the most economical way to drive any car is when the torque intersects with the hp in a dyno graph... is this correct? No. 95% of all dyno plots will have them intersect at 5252rpm. Aren't they set to a standard RPM at the factory? I thought it was something like 6500? I haven't played with it, it is just visual isn't it? I mean it doesn't allow the car to rev any higher? I know I should search Quote
Husky Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 the light does naff all to the car, just flashes when you want it too. Quote
geoff-r Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 I'd walk, driving a Zed round town is frustrating, the throttle just begs to be stabbed! Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Nah, best way is to keep good economy in the Zed is to let it roll downhill in neutral, engine off and you making "vroom vroom" noises Quote
Dr.TuB Posted September 17, 2010 Author Posted September 17, 2010 so...... shift at around 4000 rpm? Quote
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