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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: jdjd on 30 December 2009, 19:35

Title: Best time to change gear ( Race )
Post by: jdjd on 30 December 2009, 19:35

To sum the topic up where does the GTI's power start to fade off towards the end of the gear, Currently im running it right into the redline before im changing gear, Seems like it pulls nearly all way to 7000rpm, Where abouts do you shift up on your GTI's

Title: Re: Best time to change gear ( Race )
Post by: Casabian on 30 December 2009, 23:46

If I ever take delivery of mine I will let you know :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: Best time to change gear ( Race )
Post by: mac7 on 31 December 2009, 01:00

Quote from: jdjd on 30 December 2009, 19:35

To sum the topic up where does the GTI's power start to fade off towards the end of the gear

Peak power is reached at 5300rpm and according to VW it doesn't start dropping off again until 6200rpm. They claim peak torque is available from 1700rpm right through to 5000rpm so in theory there isn't any benefit in going much beyond 5300rpm because you'll always be at peak torque when you select the next gear. Reality might be different- maybe someone who's actually got one give their thoughts?

Title: Re: Best time to change gear ( Race )
Post by: jdjd on 31 December 2009, 02:54

Mine actually feels like it pulls harder the longer I hold it in gear, However experience with other cars makes me wonder how