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Old Jan 25th, 2005, 12:09 AM
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Change gear when?

when is the best time to change gear in a mini one, i noticed its power seems to peek just b4 the 6,000rpm mark in each gear?
any1 find the same? or any1 beg 2 differ???

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Old Jan 25th, 2005, 05:31 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by C12OGN
when is the best time to change gear in a mini one, i noticed its power seems to peek just b4 the 6,000rpm mark in each gear?
any1 find the same? or any1 beg 2 differ???

dunno bout standard but chipped ones peak at 6600, but iwudnt change until u get that roar jus b4 the limiter, u shud all no wot i mean!!


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Old Jan 25th, 2005, 12:01 PM
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Peak Power is at 5500rpm standard but I would change at the redline just to hear the roar.
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If you want to sound "cool" go to the red line or past it to the rev limiter, if you want to go fast go to 57-5800 hundred and you will spend more time in the "sweet spot" of the engine.
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Old Jan 30th, 2005, 09:09 AM
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