Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
- bk7794
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Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
I seem to have problems doing 1-2 shifts going up hill...in a quicker manner. I can do it sometimes but thats when I start off uphill. The one thing that I might be doing is shifting too soon. Any thoughts?
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
I actually shift smoother going up hill 1-2 then on flat ground.
Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
If you think you're shifting too soon, just wind it out a bit more to delay your shift. That's pretty much normal for hills anyway...
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
I think its also timing. I am going to hold it in gear a bit longer, this how I can be in the right spot for speed when I am on level ground.
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
I always run it to 3-3.5K hill or no hill. Just delay the shift until you feel like shifting. Isn't that the whole point of a manual? ;D
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
unless you drive a 302k mile car haha.comawhite wrote:I always run it to 3-3.5K hill or no hill. Just delay the shift until you feel like shifting. Isn't that the whole point of a manual? ;D
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
My thought process.. "yeah, coma is right... yeah... yeah... zing!"bk7794 wrote:unless you drive a 302k mile car haha.comawhite wrote:I always run it to 3-3.5K hill or no hill. Just delay the shift until you feel like shifting. Isn't that the whole point of a manual? ;D
I usually shift sooner than that unless I am needing some quicker acceleration/on a hill. Normally, I sit 1500-2200 rpm for average driving. Until I get over 50 mph or so and not having a 6th gear causes higher rpm.
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Re: Seem to have a problem shifting uphill
I generally try to shift at lower rpms aswell. But sometimes when accelerating up a hill I get all messed up for some reason. I think its because the speed decreases.Squint wrote:My thought process.. "yeah, coma is right... yeah... yeah... zing!"bk7794 wrote:unless you drive a 302k mile car haha.comawhite wrote:I always run it to 3-3.5K hill or no hill. Just delay the shift until you feel like shifting. Isn't that the whole point of a manual? ;D
I usually shift sooner than that unless I am needing some quicker acceleration/on a hill. Normally, I sit 1500-2200 rpm for average driving. Until I get over 50 mph or so and not having a 6th gear causes higher rpm.
2004 Honda Accord 2.4 5 Speed
1989 Ford Taurus SHO 5 speed
1989 Ford Taurus SHO 5 speed