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Paul · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:28 pm Post subject: Driving habits poll

Most of the time, I floor mine, and shift above 5000 rpms.

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

OK now you are out to embarass me!
We'll let the poll talk for itself.

Paul · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:36 pm Post subject:

We'll learn together, maybe I've been abusing Porsches ever since my 1966 912 (my first Porsche bought it in 1973).

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Seems that I've been told!

Like I said I'll use and abuse her as soon as she comes out of storage and passes her spring checkup.

AznDrgn · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:44 pm Post subject:

well it depends on what's going on, I normally shift at around 3500-4000 but if I'm trying to go fast I will hold out til 5800.
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Techno Duck · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 2:44 pm Post subject:

awww i feel so left out...stupid automatic! I drive pretty hard when the weather is right and the car is warmed up. I usually give it 1/2 throttle or more all the time...hence why i must get such shitty gas mileage. When driving my Mustang which is stick, it redlines at 6000rpm...i bring her right up to about 5000rpm. I dont shift too often though..its a 3-speed and i have one hell of a heavy clutch. To be honest my leg gets pretty tired after driving in dense traffic, and when i release the clutch..my friggin leg gets like rejected back up from the heavy spring. It was a workout driving her between home and the shop when i still hadnt setup the powersteering pump. Heavy ass clutch, manual tranny and no power steering...not too fun a driving experience. I figure im shifting around 5k because my tach is broken. Havent had the $ to buy a new tach for it yet. Ive been driving it mostly by ear and trust me when i say it aint too hard to hear the engine!
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

yeah, with my 77 no power steering or power brakes, sometimes the clutch feels like you're pushing the engine forward!

Capt EZ · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:05 pm Post subject:

For the majority of the time I kinda baby her around 3 grand, every now and then I get a clear road with some room to play and will blow the carbon out , shifting around 5K. IF am trying to run her out, I try to play the torque bands and shift as I feel her stop the pull for a given gear. It is working as my 1/4 (2 landmarks, very casual, no timing except the speedo)is getting better. Most probably about 98 -105mph is tyhe best I can get....And remember the preface in parenthesis above---very casual.

this post should be interesting to follow.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

While driving I have plenty of time between turns to rest up the arms. I relax the hands and wiggle my fingers, check the mirrors, put the arm out for a while, pull it back in...... Check the gauges, tap the speedo to see if it’s just stuck at 28, nuts, it’s working. Then jam a knee against the wheel, grab the paperback out of the glove box and pick up reading where I left off. I set an egg timer on the dash to remind me to start looking for the next turn and in case I nod off. I found that I can put my feet up on the dash too. It seems that there is little difference whether I push on the far right pedal or not.

HA! I love my baby!

Capt EZ · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:17 pm Post subject:

[quote="Neil924"]While driving I have plenty of time between turns to rest up the arms. I relax the hands and wiggle my fingers, check the mirrors, put the arm out for a while, pull it back in...... Check the gauges, tap the speedo to see if it’s just stuck at 28, nuts, it’s working. Then jam a knee against the wheel, grab the paperback out of the glove box and pick up reading where I left off. I set an egg timer on the dash to remind me to start looking for the next turn and in case I nod off. I found that I can put my feet up on the dash too. It seems that there is little difference whether I push on the far right pedal or not.

HA! I love my baby! 8)[/quote]

I know it is late...but i just missed something didn't I?
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Capt EZ · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:59 pm Post subject:

I think I got it...the 77 is slow?
No I don't have blonde hair....its gray, but holding tight.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Slow compared to a Ferrari.
No, I'm happy with it, if you "drive'em like you stole'em" then you up the chance of damaging the motor or tranny. I just want it to corner like it does and keep everyone looking.

"Yeah that's right honey keep on lookin', O yeah"!

924 turbo · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 11:31 pm Post subject:

I almost always shift over 4,000 RPM. With the reputation for strength in the 924 bottom end, I see no reason not to.

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924RACR · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2003 12:37 am Post subject:

Definitely at or above 5000 every time... but it's a racecar, does it count?

The turbo is usually around 3000, but I'll wind it to 5000 when I get a fresh stretch of country road and know it'll have time to cool down afterwards before I get where I'm going.
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