Changing gears in a 75-series
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 15:58
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ben_gv3
This is a very nooby question but here it is:
I have just acquired a 75-series troopy and having only ever driven auto/petrols (Suzi GV) I am wondering when is the best time to change gears - ie, at what RPM?
I've got changing down sorted out but when is it too high to change up?
Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 16:56
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 16:56
diesel?
2500-3000 more than enough on level ground,if going up
hill from standing start,3000+ ,if going down
hill 2000 enough
Shane
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Reply By: dave_c - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:04
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:04
ben,
just by listening to the engine you will know when to change gears. there are too many variables as far as what rpm to change gear. when you get a feel for the car you wont even have to listen. just go out and drive it and enjoy. practice makes.....
dave
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Reply By: ben_gv3 - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:27
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:27
Yeah atm I'm going by the sound, but at 2500-3000 RPM it sounds like it's revving it's t*ts off.
Going from a 2l petrol buzz box to the 4.2 diesel is a huge change in driving style
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Reply By: ben_gv3 - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:28
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:28
Yeah atm I'm going by the sound, but at 2500-3000 RPM it sounds like it's revving it's t*ts off. By the sounds of it I'm actually short-shifting atm.
Going from a 2l petrol buzz box to the 4.2 diesel is a huge change in driving style
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Reply By: ben_gv3 - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:28
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:28
Yeah atm I'm going by the sound, but at 2500-3000 RPM it sounds like it's revving it's t*ts off. By the sounds of it I'm actually short-shifting atm.
Going from a 2l petrol buzz box to the 4.2 diesel is a huge change in driving style
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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:09
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:09
Good on yer ben. Good on yer ben. Good on yer ben. !!
Been a lot of "double posts" lately like that mate. Wonder why?
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:54
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 17:54
G'day Ben
An auto man hey.
You should be changing somewhere in the two's or low 3's but it really is one of those things that you just know or feel.
You will get the hang of it with practice.
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Reply By: Olcoolone (SA) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:08
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:08
If you are asking a question like that perhaps you should look at doing a driving course and at the same time do a 4wd one aswell.
I wish you luck.
Regards Richard
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Reply By: Olcoolone (SA) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:12
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 18:12
If you are asking a question like that perhaps you should look at doing a learner driving course and at the same time do a 4wd one aswell.
Or perhaps stay with what you use to drive!
I wish you luck.
Regards Richard
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Follow Up By: BennyGU - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 20:03
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 20:03
Just wondering, when/how/where did you learn to drive?, f@cking scary who they let on the roads these days.
Is it a 2H or 1hz motor?
2H- upshift 2500 to 2800
- downshift at 1800
1Hz - upshift at 2700 to 3000
downshift at 2000
normally, however, conditions will dictate otherwise and both will pull away with few revs. With these engines downshift early and put the foot through the firewall if at highway speeds if about to encounter hilly terrain. It is the only way to maintain momentum uphill, leave it too late and you will find out just how quickly they lose speed.
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Reply By: Banjo (WA) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 20:04
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 20:04
Ben
For a flat road in and no hurry I usually change at around 2200RPM. Nothing seems stressed out at this point.
If going uphill then maybe 25-2600RPM.
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Reply By: ben_gv3 - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 22:59
Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 22:59
Geez fellas, some of you need to chill a bit.
It was just a noob question, and yes I'm an auto man, but for the purpose of this trip I'm using the Troopy.
Well from all the replies, I've been driving in the right range then so it just confirms what the engine is telling me.
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Follow Up By: AndrewX - Friday, Aug 17, 2007 at 00:05
Friday, Aug 17, 2007 at 00:05
ben please tell us you're having us on! If you really can't work out when to change gear I think you shouldn't be driving a manual. While I'm on here can someone please advise me how hard I should be pressing the brake pedal. The way I use it doesn't seem to slow the vehicle down enough. Should I press harder or maybe just start braking earlier?
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Friday, Aug 17, 2007 at 16:23
Friday, Aug 17, 2007 at 16:23
Give him a break Andrew (and all other nockers).
Ben trust yourself mate, you won't break it anyway, it's a 1HZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Cheers, Trevor.
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Follow Up By: pf11 - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 21:15
Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 21:15
Wow, there sure are some egotistical ass holes amongst us. I thought the purpose of this
forum was to get ANSWERS for questions, not JUDGED for asking.
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