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01-11-2009 | 02:19 AM

#26

bballboi948

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Seriously guys, what RPMs do you guys shift @ and what kind of gas mileage do you get?

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01-11-2009 | 03:52 AM

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Spoolin8

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when i can i shift at 9k and i do all city driving and get around 16-18 mpg.

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01-11-2009 | 04:34 AM

#28

staticlag

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for best fuel efficiency I try and keep it under 3.5K at all times. Lotsa shifting and I'm usually in 6th on city streets.

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01-11-2009 | 10:34 AM

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Razor Rolla

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i usually shift between 3.5k to 4.5k. But really Redline it at least once a day, it helps blow out carbon buildup in the engine.

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01-11-2009 | 10:44 AM

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ferg

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i shift redline all day long, rotarys are ment to redline

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01-11-2009 | 03:09 PM

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Bunique

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I never shift. 1st gear FTW!

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