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      11-21-2008, 01:42 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by E82TT6 View Post
These are good shift points: 7k 1-->2, 6.5k 2-->3, 6.3k 3-->4.
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I was trying to shift between 6K and 6.2K.

So, my understanding is that the shift points are determined by comparing the rpm/torque in the current and next gear. Of course, the only way to know that is to first have your car dyno'd.

My question is, Do you think the shift point theory still holds if traction is such a big issue? I'm just wondering if maximizing the torque is really necessary at a certain point, and maybe there are overriding considerations.

Has anybody tried to start in 2nd gear? Or what about going 1st, 2nd, 4th?
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