Speeeed!!!

1. user_27897 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo

   #1 9th November 2008, 17:24

   when your straightline racing, at what speeds do you change gear?
   like at --mph change from 1st to second then at --mph change from 2nd to third.
   say what car and what speeds
   cheeers
2. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #2 9th November 2008, 18:04

   its more to do with the rpm than speed mate
   it varies from car to car and will vary with the mods on that car also
3. user_27897 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo

   #3 9th November 2008, 18:08

   im just wondering like what effects different mods have and stuff, cos i heard that the 106 gti redlines before 60 in second, but my vtr does like 60 in second even though its a less powerful engine. different gearing ratios, engine mods, and if you have removed the limiter or not
4. makaveli144 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Burton Posts: 3661 Alfa Romeo GT

   #4 9th November 2008, 18:09

   alex is right, you should change when you hit your peak power which for me is 6600rpm.but it does vary car to car.
5. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #5 9th November 2008, 18:10

   no it doesnt hit 60
   saxo speedo is inherently incorrect
   
   a 106gti is basically a vts wirth different looks
   
   and the vts wont either
6. makaveli144 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Burton Posts: 3661 Alfa Romeo GT

   #6 9th November 2008, 18:11

   and the final drive in a vtr is longer.
7. liamk15 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2005 North east Posts: 6123 Type-r

   #7 9th November 2008, 18:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mrphish89 , but my vtr does like 60 in second even though its a less powerful engine.

   
   BOOM goes the can of worms again.
8. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #8 9th November 2008, 18:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by makaveli144 and the final drive in a vtr is longer.

   aswell as a million other factors dan really
   even stuff like having the right tyre pressure will make a difference
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by liamk15 BOOM goes the can of worms again.

   yep basically mate
   
   pure noob thread tbh but hey id be bored without em
9. maddison_vts Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torbay Posts: 1565 2000 phase 2 Saxo VTS Turbo 2000 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #9 9th November 2008, 18:15

   i can't say i sit there staring at the speedo and rev counter when i'm on the drag strip!
10. user_27897 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo

    #10 9th November 2008, 18:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by liamk15 BOOM goes the can of worms again.

    
    hahahaha, a bit of controversy to liven up your sunday?
    
    ok a rephrase at what rpm do you get peak power?
    
    cheeeeeeeeeeeeeers
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 9th November 2008, 18:25

    depends on the car
    
    for example ill use mine and dans saxos similar specs (both with a mildish cam and ramap on mani ect)
    1bhp difference (im 152 dans 153)
    dan peaked at 6600
    mine was 6800
    
    so that would be the shift point
12. VT_CONVERTION L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 63

    #12 9th November 2008, 18:40

    so to find out ur shift point u will need a rolling road
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 9th November 2008, 18:46

    basically yes
    but playing about you can feel where a good point is on your car
14. euro-vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 bournemouth Posts: 126 saxo vt- and r6

    #14 10th November 2008, 14:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mrphish89 when your straightline racing, at what speeds do you change gear? like at --mph change from 1st to second then at --mph change from 2nd to third. say what car and what speeds cheeers

    sorry but ive not heard anything that stupid in a while wen it hits red line change gear
15. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #15 10th November 2008, 14:21

    peak power in a mk2 VTR is at 5500rpm
    
    peak torque in a mk2 VTR is at 3500rpm
    
    well thats what the RR results said for my mk2 VTR when it was standard
16. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

    #16 11th November 2008, 16:06

    Buy a vbox, hook it up to your car and go for a run.
17. user_25465 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5250 Pink Jazz

    #17 12th November 2008, 16:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VTR_Craig peak power in a mk2 VTR is at 5500rpm peak torque in a mk2 VTR is at 3500rpm well thats what the RR results said for my mk2 VTR when it was standard

    cheers