Shifting gears at Low RPM??

[nrubenstein]

Shifting that low is hard on the bearings. You may also see improved economy with a higher shift point.

[kwill22]

Yea you're shifting to soon. That's a lot of stress
When cold I shift at 2500. When warm usually aroun 4-4500. Unless I'm making her scream

[mrcheezle19]

I usually shift around 3000. Once I start breaking 4 I'm boosting hard and if that happens... well redline it is.

[elbrack]

4 minute commute?

Redlining when cold?

Nice?

I always warm up the engine first.

[15Michaeljoseph]

dude my mother shifts at higher points than you (and me for that matter)

4-5k all day!!!


--sent from my igloo via carrier penguin

[rturbo 930]

Honestly I don't know why you'd even shift that low to begin with. Completely takes the fun out of driving. I generally shift at 3-4k after it's warmed up, and occasionally to 5k+.

[Dakotademon7]

I have an 86 325 es and I shift at 2500 normally. 2000 if it's cold.

[Conki]

I usually shifted between 2500 and 3000 in the eta.
In the E34 I put it in drive at idle :(

[dirtbag30]

redline every gear, unless im near a cop or main street.

[Nisse Järnet]

I usually shift around 7300.

Haha mee 2, soft cut @ 7600.

[e30lov]

This is me everyday

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[totheredline]

Obviously none of us own big block chevys. ;)


Ha, My POS M42 I JUST put in my car lasted a total of 6 pulls to 7,200 RPM before it snapped a timing chain sprocket.

[brbahner]

running around 2500 to 3500 and shifting at 4 in a M50, but ran the m20 a little easier.

On a different note any one know when this magical vanos turns on? i heard you can preserve its life if you shift before it kicks in on the highway.

[nrubenstein]

running around 2500 to 3500 and shifting at 4 in a M50, but ran the m20 a little easier.

On a different note any one know when this magical vanos turns on? i heard you can preserve its life if you shift before it kicks in on the highway.

4500-5000ish. Also, what idiot told you that?

The M50 VANOS never fails, anyway. All it ever needs is new seals, and if you can't cope with doing a Beisan seal kit, you should sell the car now and buy a Hyundai.

[brbahner]

trust me changing seals isnt an issue. the 24v world is new to me so i tend to be a bit gullible, or ignorant. it sounded a bit odd and the guy was a kook that drove a stock 5 series so thats why i figured id ask here.