Sequential Shifting

6 messages, Last post on Jul 12, 2007 at 10:04 AM

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#4 of 6 Ok by girlbuffalo1 Jul 10, 2007 (6:25 am)
Ok--I mean I get what it's for I guess I just don't know what speeds you would need to bump it up at. So if I was at a red light I would put it in first--start driving, then shift to 2nd at 25mph, 30mph--then 3rd at 45mph and 4th at 60mph? I really have no clue! Replies to this message: bearcrkrd (Jul 10, 2007 5:24 pm) caliberchic (Jul 12, 2007 10:04 am)
#5 of 6 Re: Ok [girlbuffalo1] by bearcrkrd Jul 10, 2007 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: girlbuffalo1 (Jul 10, 2007 6:25 am) Feel and Tachometer. How does it feel to your Right Foot, seat of your pants, and through the steering wheel. On a level road, try 1-10 2-25 3-35to 40, then into 4. You may not need it much, and it does impact gas mileage. Also, if you're nit-picky like I sometimes am, it wears your car out quicker. Again, watch the board. Someone is probably on vacation that could describe this better. I saw an xB last Sunday at a lot. Teal with upgraded Wheels - the $750 wheel and tire package. Great looking car!
#6 of 6 Re: Ok [girlbuffalo1] by caliberchic Jul 12, 2007 (10:04 am)
Replying to: girlbuffalo1 (Jul 10, 2007 6:25 am) You can watch the RPM's and shift between 2 and 3 grand, you'll hear the engine wind out..it will sound louder. It's the same as shifting with a traditional stick shift just no clutch. My Caliber actually has 6 gears when in Auto Stick. I typically shift pretty early, I don't "wind it out" too far. I'm in 4th gear at apx 45mp.