E46Fanatics - View Single Post

Airborne82id · 11-11-2012, 04:18 PM

Each car shift differently; The same with drivers ...

I just read the 3000rpm comment; it's not really a rule but it does- as someone else noted- help a beginner with a reference point where to shift.

Generally, it's a lot easier to shift smoother @ higher rpm than lower. Once i'm in gear I like to maintain it @ 2000 rpm. I have friends where they stay in 3rd at 40- 45mph @ 3k+ rpm; Where I would drop it to 4th @ slightly above 2000 rpm

Basically I shift around 4k+ rpm and stay in gear @ 2k rpm. Downshift for anything lower.

And to smooth the transition, I personally hold the clutch for a half a second before fully engaged.

11-11-2012, 04:18 PM	#18
Airborne82id Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LA Posts: 74 My Ride: LA View My Garage	Each car shift differently; The same with drivers ... I just read the 3000rpm comment; it's not really a rule but it does- as someone else noted- help a beginner with a reference point where to shift. Generally, it's a lot easier to shift smoother @ higher rpm than lower. Once i'm in gear I like to maintain it @ 2000 rpm. I have friends where they stay in 3rd at 40- 45mph @ 3k+ rpm; Where I would drop it to 4th @ slightly above 2000 rpm Basically I shift around 4k+ rpm and stay in gear @ 2k rpm. Downshift for anything lower. And to smooth the transition, I personally hold the clutch for a half a second before fully engaged. Last edited by Airborne82id; 11-11-2012 at 04:18 PM.