mk2 VTR best shifting points

1. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #1 28th March 2010, 21:39

   Ok, I don't know much about cars, and I haven't done anything to my VTR just yet.
   
   I was wondering if anyone knew when it's the best time to shift in each gear to to get the most acceleration possible?
2. woodysVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 940 Clio 172 Cup

   #2 28th March 2010, 21:45

   I like to have the revs bouncing off the limiter for several seconds before I change gear...
3. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #3 28th March 2010, 21:48

   But surely there is a point where the acceleration of speed in a particular gear peaks and thus this would be the best time to change gears?
4. woodysVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 940 Clio 172 Cup

   #4 28th March 2010, 21:52

   Performance stats say that it kicks out most of the BHP around 5.5k, but I quite like changing around 2-2.5k, as I'm a rebel.
5. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #5 28th March 2010, 21:52

   loose speed by waistin power bouncin it of the rev limiter....
6. woodysVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 940 Clio 172 Cup

   #6 28th March 2010, 21:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by samueljonburgess loose speed by waistin power bouncin it of the rev limiter....

   I fear my first comment about bouncing the limiter hadn't portrayed the sarcasm and irony I was after.
7. brogan5050 Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Birmingham Posts: 1171 Black MK2 VT...

   #7 28th March 2010, 21:54

   i like to change at 2-2.5k
8. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #8 28th March 2010, 22:03

   haha guna say everythin will go past you if your busy goin of the liniter lol
9. andymiller_VTR Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 kirkintilloch, Glasgow Posts: 1968 ep82 starlet gt turbo

   #9 28th March 2010, 22:28

   To answer the original question....... around 5800-6000 is the best time to change. Anything above that is pointless and wont give any gain over the next gear .
10. James_Skylit Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Worcester Posts: 518 Prelude VTi VTEC 2.2 G5, Black 52 VTR

    #10 29th March 2010, 00:13

    in third gear i put it in 4th around 5200k then it falls to around 4400 and has more pull in my opinion.
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 29th March 2010, 00:17

    i used to shift my mark 2 vtr at about 7200 but occasionally it clipped its 8200 pointlessly
    
    best would be about 5750ish though tbh
12. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

    #12 29th March 2010, 00:23

    get a rolling road print out done, take note of your rev drop for each gear then use this to work out the best point 2 change gear. I change mine in rallys at around 7200, seems to suit it best but each gear and car is slightly different
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 29th March 2010, 00:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vts-jeff get a rolling road print out done, take note of your rev drop for each gear then use this to work out the best point 2 change gear. I change mine in rallys at around 7200, seems to suit it best but each gear and car is slightly different

    high revving 8v then man
14. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

    #14 29th March 2010, 00:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlexB high revving 8v then man

    sorry missed the bit where he said he had a vtr, mines is a vts. Sorry folks
15. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #15 29th March 2010, 00:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vts-jeff sorry missed the bit where he said he had a vtr, mines is a vts. Sorry folks

    title helps with that lol!
    
    you shifting your vts just off limiter every gear then
    nice lol
16. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

    #16 29th March 2010, 00:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlexB title helps with that lol! you shifting your vts just off limiter every gear then nice lol

    lol well not everytime but in the rallys yes, on paper its the best time to change, gives the highest average of power and torqur in the rev band for each gear.
17. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #17 29th March 2010, 00:47

    fair cop then man
18. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

    #18 18th April 2010, 19:31

    Thanks for all the input guys, really helpful!
19. JoeExpose Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Wirral Posts: 383 Saxo 2001 VTR 98 bhp

    #19 18th April 2010, 19:38

    i dont think ive ever went over like 5k revs... too scared ill break it
20. hard_corejoeboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Southend, Essex/Thetford, Norfolk Posts: 4203 Seat Mii Toca/VW Polo Gti 6c 1.8 turbo

    #20 18th April 2010, 20:19

    Always used to take it to 6k limit is 6250 is it not?
21. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #21 18th April 2010, 21:03

    As long as the gear change makes the revs drop back into the powerband. Usually near the limiter for me.
22. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

    #22 18th April 2010, 21:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Colin As long as the gear change makes the revs drop back into the powerband. Usually near the limiter for me.

    Yeah i was gonna say.
    You have to take into account that going past the peak power may be beneficial as the revs will drop back into the power band for the next