around town cruising - what gears?
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I've had the car long enough now to have figured it out (I think), but would like some feedback to see if I'm there yet.
Going on my previous car's attributes (M roadster), I figured "with this S2K and less torque, I'll make sure I'm in a gear that keeps the revs at 3k or above." After driving for about 3 months, I have bumped that to 4k or above and have come to the conclusion that 6th gear is strictly for highway cruising when speed will stay above 65 for long periods. I will even keep it in a gear up to about 5500rpm for several seconds in heavy traffic where speed is constantly changing and I know it will slow down again.
Where do you other guys keep the revs for "around town"?
Going on my previous car's attributes (M roadster), I figured "with this S2K and less torque, I'll make sure I'm in a gear that keeps the revs at 3k or above." After driving for about 3 months, I have bumped that to 4k or above and have come to the conclusion that 6th gear is strictly for highway cruising when speed will stay above 65 for long periods. I will even keep it in a gear up to about 5500rpm for several seconds in heavy traffic where speed is constantly changing and I know it will slow down again.
Where do you other guys keep the revs for "around town"?
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I cruise in 4th around town anytime I'm under about 40 mph. Anything constant above that, 5th will be chosen and, once on the highway, I drop into 6th for economy knowing I've always got 3rd in reserve, if needed, for fun.
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I've had my car for 3k now and other than the break in period,I rarely put the car into 4th gear around town.My
GSR which has a 100k on it[little or no oil burning]was treated the same way and have no problems with it.The GSR
is rarely in 5th gear on the highway except for long trips.
I believe Honda built these cars well and driving above
the mid RPM ranges [into noisy teritory]won't hurt it.
-stew
GSR which has a 100k on it[little or no oil burning]was treated the same way and have no problems with it.The GSR
is rarely in 5th gear on the highway except for long trips.
I believe Honda built these cars well and driving above
the mid RPM ranges [into noisy teritory]won't hurt it.
-stew
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Originally posted by redtoy
Do we have a sixth gear?
Do we have a sixth gear?