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speeds at 2000, 2500 and 3000 rpms for each gear

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Old 01-10-2003, 07:09 AM
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Default speeds at 2000, 2500 and 3000 rpms for each gear

I was thinking about this for a little while, and I finally got around to it. Below is a "map" of the speeds my car goes at 2000, 2500 and 3000 rpms in each gear. I also checked 3500 rpms later, but only did it for 1st and 5th. I expect to do it for the other gears, but I include it here for 1st and 5th. I drive a 2002 A4 Avant 1.8t with quattro and a stickshift. The speeds are estimates.

2000 2500 3000 3500

1st 11 14 17 19

2nd 18 ~22.5 27

3rd 27 34 40

4th 35 45 52

5th 42 53 64 75


Does this look accurate to those with the same car? As I look at it, and to some extent as I drive the car, I think that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd aren't close enough together, while 3rd, 4th and 5th are maybe a little too close together, especially 4th and 5th.

What does everyone think?
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gimme a minute and i'll post calculated numbers so you can compare.
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I've only been driving mine for a week, but it seems to me that you're shifting awfully low
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In casual driving I shift up when I'm at 3000-3500.
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Default here.

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Geek.
Old 01-10-2003, 07:36 AM
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Shift @ 5K RPM. On city streets I upshift 1,2,4. reach speed limit in 2nd. skip 3rd.
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Is that for efficiency or for quick accel?
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Still looks like 1st and 2nd are too far apart, while 4th and 5th are too close ???
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I like the accel rush, then don't need to go any faster. Often run to 6K before shifting.


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