RPM to change gear?

[Lilith]

hi

i´m very new to all this tunning & racing stuff.

i have an automatic 94 civic LX and would like to know, what RPM is
the best to change gears for racing. remember, since it´s an automatic transmision, it has only 4 gears.

Mods?
till now, only a new sound system. first i have to finish all repairs (not many) and install an alarm

[B16EJ1]

Since it's an auto, do you think it really matters?

[94civic]

Originally posted by B16EJ1
Since it's an auto, do you think it really matters?

its an automatic transmission meaning that it will change the gears automaticlly and you don't have to worry about it. just smash the pedal and go.

[whiteracer]

oh jeez....

[Jay!]

I'd say zero rpms. I think the engine should be OFF before attempting to open the transmission to change the gears.

(If you go that far, recommend just swaping in a manual tranny.)

[Options]

its an automatic transmission meaning that it will change the gears automaticlly and you don't have to worry about it. just smash the pedal and go

Pretty much all there is to it,

Unless your one of the people who like to shift the car themselves pretending they have an automatic. Like going 1 2 then d3, and d4.

[JDMAccordLX]

Originally posted by Options


Pretty much all there is to it,

Unless your one of the people who like to shift the car themselves pretending they have an automatic. Like going 1 2 then d3, and d4.

Shifting to pretend you have an automatic?? I think you mean manual. In any case shifting your automatic manually allows you to use the full potential of your power band. The computer shifts far to early. To answer your question Lilith, the 94-97 Accord power band runs from 4200rpm to 5250rpm. So at the track I usually shift around 5500. But for the most part they're right, don't try to pretend you have a manual by shifting yourself while everyday driving. If you really want to, get a manual swap.

[BullShifter]

Originally posted by Lilith
hi

i´m very new to all this tunning & racing stuff.

i have an automatic 94 civic LX and would like to know, what RPM is
the best to change gears for racing. remember, since it´s an automatic transmision, it has only 4 gears.

Mods?
till now, only a new sound system. first i have to finish all repairs (not many) and install an alarm

There is 1 shift he should! Rev that baby up & hold her at redline in neutral & then shift into drive Big ass neutral drop

Shifting to pretend you have an automatic?? I think you mean manual.

I hope so - DUH! I want some of whatever that dude is smokin.

[JDMAccordLX]

Originally posted by jackasssi

There is 1 shift he should! Rev that baby up & hold her at redline in neutral & then shift into drive Big ass neutral drop

That's an extreamly bad idea. Sure, it feels cool, your tires roast and you get that burnt rubber scent. But trust me, for what it does to your tranny it's not worth it. I know, I know, freshly burnt rubber is awfuly tempting, but you're lible to blow your trans.

[BullShifter]

Originally posted by JDMAccordLX


That's an extreamly bad idea. Sure, it feels cool, your tires roast and you get that burnt rubber scent. But trust me, for what it does to your tranny it's not worth it. I know, I know, freshly burnt rubber is awfuly tempting, but you're lible to blow your trans.

No way really? When did that start happening???? I was joking dumbass

[sageuvagony]

can shifting it every day like a stick ruin the tranny?

[JDMAccordLX]

I don't believe it matters either way. It's just that the automatic shifter is designed to be less stressful on your engine. So if you want to ultimatly shorten your engine life go for it. But you will look like an ass to anyone that sees you doing it.

Originally posted by jackasssi


No way really? When did that start happening???? I was joking dumbass

I can certainly tell you are at the pinnacle of social development.

[BullShifter]

Downshifting an auto is no good, you can upshift all you want. Just dont hold it on a low gear for a long time. When you hold the gear too long then shift, thats bad for the trans. Results in a hard shift which feels cool, but no good for the tranny.

Manual valve body tranny's need to be upshifted & downshifted every time. This is what you see in some race car(mostly drag). That type of trans every day on the street worn get torn up very quickly.

[Lilith]

thanks

i meant manually shifting my automatic car (1, 2, d3, d4) - and it´s for racing only. for normal, everyday driving, i prefer the automatic shift.

JDMAccordLX, i´ll try shifting at 5500 - thnx

[Options]

How about this. lets all stop arguing about how to shift an automatic, and just tell him to either sell his car and buy a manual or do a manual swap. Because if he is going to start getting into the whole racing tuning thing he is gonna need one sooner or later ne way.