Shifting 94 impreza

[A Doc]

hi, i recently posted a message about when to shift gears in a 1994 impreza.
Sadly, a fight broek out and i never got my question answered (see post from
2 nights ago) Im just learning manual and it doesnt help that i dont have a
tach.

I was wondering what speeds its safe to shift gears at, or if anyone can
tell me the typical redline speeds on flat ground.

thanks alex

 

[D.K.]

hi, i recently posted a message about when to shift gears in a 1994 impreza.
Sadly, a fight broek out and i never got my question answered (see post from
2 nights ago) Im just learning manual and it doesnt help that i dont have a
tach.

I was wondering what speeds its safe to shift gears at, or if anyone can
tell me the typical redline speeds on flat ground.

Assuming yours is similar to mine 1993 Impreza (which has
tachometer so I find it odd that 1994 does not).

I shift at 3,000-3,500:
above 10 mph -> 2nd
above 25-30 mph -> 3rd
above 40-45 mph -> 4th
above 55-60 mph -> 5th

(Going by memory, never really paid that much
attention to it).

DK

 

[Ian Brown]

A quick google search pops up...

http://cssdrivertraining.com/manualprimer.htm

http://www.standardshift.com/faq.html

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Manual transmission driving technique

You might also consider an hour's tuition with a driving instructor (or a
friend), and picking his/her brains.

(You'll know when you're close to the redline as the power and acceleration
will taper off, just don't change down a gear when at high revs or you may
jump over the redline)

Ian.

 

[NitroTrike]

Subject: Shifting 94 impreza

From: "A Doc" (e-mail address removed)
Date: 9/15/2004 12:18 AM Eastern Standard Time
Message-id: <_nP1d.12778$(e-mail address removed)>

hi, i recently posted a message about when to shift gears in a 1994 impreza.
Sadly, a fight broek out and i never got my question answered (see post from
2 nights ago) Im just learning manual and it doesnt help that i dont have a
tach.

I was wondering what speeds its safe to shift gears at, or if anyone can
tell me the typical redline speeds on flat ground.

thanks alex





Just hold it to the floor till the rev limiter kicks in (thats when it goes

bup bup bup bup) and slam it into the next gear. Not real good for the trans,
but who cares. IM KIDDING. There is no "real" rpm or mph to shift, its all your
personal preference. Naturally aspirated engines have a pretty wide powerband,
and unless you shift WAY to soon (lugging the hell out of it) your doing fine.
Take if from someone who drive for 2 days with a broken clutch cable REAL
fun at stoplights...

 

[Henry Paul]

Without a tach I gauge by acceleration. If you shift gears and the engine
lags a bit before it takes off, you shifted too soon. Other than that there
is no "set" time to shift. Most user manuals will provide a speed range for
your speedometer.