Just Curious~5 speed owners

[OurPTGT]

have any of you 5 speed owners got a wild hair up your @$$ and just went out and see how far you could spin the tires? Didja take it to redline and shift? [8)] What happens if you redline in the 5 speed?[:I] Us auto guys get shifted automatically[8)] Just curious...[8D]

[Mike Radowski]

Well. Once you start them spinning, you can spin them thru redline, bounce off the rev limiter, grab second gear and drive to the tire store for a new set of tires. On the easy side, if you dump the clutch at about 3 grand, they will spin for a long while, then you can get a good solid chirp when you grap second gear.

Mike

[Gary04GT]

NO, not yet. Why go to redline/6000RPMs when D/C indicates maximum performance is achieved at no more than 5000 RPMs? I know, it's just plain fun! [8)][8D][8D][8)]

[Moondoggie]

[8)]If it was not for the Rev limiter you would have to own a few sets of tires. The trick to spinning the tires is to "Short" Shift and pay attention to the Tach! If you are not squimish and are fast on the clutch this GT will spin tires in more than just a few gears.. The 5 speed will maintain it's RPM if you shift fast and dont hit the Rev Limit. This way you keep the Turbo spooled up and going ![8)]

Moondoggie
2003 GT " Beach Cruiser" (under contstruction)
www.californiacruisers.com/progress.htm

[PT-Dave]

Who says you need a 5-speed to spin the tires?



All you gotta do is load up the turbo and convertor and let 'er rip!

[Mean Green]

quote:Originally posted by OurPTGT
[8)] What happens if you redline in the 5 speed?[:I] Us auto guys get shifted automatically[8)] Just curious...[8D]

If I redline my 5-speed the engine will just cut out. I always try and keep one eye on the tach when I'm getting it on [8)]

[Gary04GT]

quote:I always try and keep one eye on the tach when I'm getting it on

Good Advice...[|)][|)][|)][8)]