Turbo S shift points

[Billsbug]

1st -> 2nd @42MPH or 7000RPM
2nd -> 3rd @68MPH or 6400RPM
3rd -> 4th @95MPH or 6400RPM
4th -> 6th @137MPH or 6500RPM

Uh uh, this is not for the Turbo S, the redline and shift points are different. Redline is 6500rpm and I know for a fact that my S redlined at 58mph in 2nd gear, it's been a topic of conversation, since u lose time in the 0-60 time, cuz u hafta shift.

[AzDivr]

Originally Posted by Billsbug

I know for a fact that my S redlined at 58mph in 2nd gear, it's been a topic of conversation, since u lose time in the 0-60 time, cuz u hafta shift.

Sounds like someone went from 3rd to 2nd....OUCH!

[Billsbug]

HUH?!

U hafta shift UP in 2nd at 58mph into 3rd in an S.

[AzDivr]

Yes...and you shift from 3rd to 4th.
I think everyone knows how to shift.
Just appears someone may slipped and downshifted into 2nd and hit his redline.

[Billsbug]

Wut is it u don't understand here dude? I've never downshifted when I was supposed to upshift!

Lets go over this one more time: Motown Philly linked to a 'study' of optimum 6-speed shift points. I posted that the redline S shift point for 2nd to 3rd is 58mph, not 68mph as the study showed. If you were to run a 0-60 time for, let's say Automobile Magazine, then, just as u approach 60mph, "Dammit, I have to shift at 58mph?!", thus slowing your 0-60 time becuz u hafta shift.

[AzDivr]

[Billsbug]

Originally Posted by AzDivr

[mira4]

This information very useful. Thanks to author. One thing I found in actual use is that generally, shifting through the gears at nominal speeds, shows a rpm drop of about 500 between all gears. Chart shows a 1000 rpm drop from 1st to 2d, tapering off to 500 rpm 5th to 6th. An engine on a dyno could log this difference. In any event this is a very nice explaination of engine performance.
Thanks for posting.

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by turbos03

mine's still going strong at 59,000...

Mine shows no signs of any slipping at 92K

/me knocks on wood

[mira4]

Thanks folks for all your replies. I am now getting 32mpg and the lady runs great. Around town I shift at or below 2000 rpm which seems to be fine and can always call on the turbo when needed. Conservative, yes, but the ninja cop has not been eyeing me either. Dying to take a long trip to wind her up.
Cheers