How many powershift at the Track?

[SoCal07Si]

I shift without the clutch sometimes. Cruising speed only, but yeah, it can be done with no harm.

[slvrSI2.0]

Im speaking in terms of drag racing. If your a good enough driver to shift with no clutch and not harm the trans then more power to ya. but i will not shift car with out a clutch on the track and risk damaging the syncros

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by slvrSI2.0

Im speaking in terms of drag racing. If your a good enough driver to shift with no clutch and not harm the trans then more power to ya. but i will not shift car with out a clutch on the track and risk damaging the syncros

you learn something new everyday, then. Someone told me i should powerhsift @ the track and i decided i wouldnt bother b/c i didnt want to shift w/out using the clutch.

i may have to consider powershifting next time i go to e-town

[SoCal07Si]

racing with no clutch in OUR cars...

BOOM!!!

[slvrSI2.0]

Originally Posted by SoCal07Si

racing with no clutch in OUR cars...

BOOM!!!

YOu got that right BOOOOOOMMMM! I would never do that

[Bboy_Burst]

use the clutch, especially when racing. its there for a reason.

[mike07si]

Powershifting is where you dont let off the gas, hit the clutch and shift as quickly as possible.

Doing it on a stock Si is worthwhile insofar as it guarantees you will keep the car in the vtech

[darkrom]

I can't bring myself to do it. If it was a shitbox beater then fine, but I love my 08 si coupe so f' that lol.

[Anubis]

Originally Posted by rmfa

I do it occasionally, it just flys into gear no grinding, nothing. I'm not sure what this hurts. Chevrolet even advertises that the new Colbalt SS/TC can do this.

"The SS Turbo now features "no-lift shift," which allows for quick upshifts without lifting the throttle."

SS at SEMA: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo and HHR Panel SS Concept - Auto News - Motor Trend

that gear box/tranny is set up for it....the Si's isn't. I agree that occasionally it may not be terrible to do, but I wouldn't make a habit of it.

[therra978]

WTH? you can change gears without CLUTCH!?

[2007SilverCivicSI]

hey man you pay to play

[vtecmike1]

i don't see the point in power shifting. when i go to the track i see what my car is capable of and since i shift normally on the street i shift normally on the track. thats like running with drag slicks on the track and saying you can run that time on the street. its kinda like fluffing your numbers. not to mention its not that hard to shift super quick in our cars anyway i fail to see the need to rape your tranny over 2 tenths of a second IF that.

[Doppler Bob]

Originally Posted by therra978

WTH? you can change gears without CLUTCH!?

Yea man, you just steer the shifter into the direction and when the rpm hits a magic spot it'll sort of "suck" the gear into place. After you practice a bit its not bad, just don't try it beating on it lol.

[mike07si]

Originally Posted by vtecmike1

i don't see the point in power shifting. when i go to the track i see what my car is capable of and since i shift normally on the street i shift normally on the track. thats like running with drag slicks on the track and saying you can run that time on the street. its kinda like fluffing your numbers. not to mention its not that hard to shift super quick in our cars anyway i fail to see the need to rape your tranny over 2 tenths of a second IF that.

Yeah dude, but if you and I were to race, I'd be powershifting. Your slicks example is specious. that 2 tenths 2 car lengths that you will lose by. Of course, desiring to go as fast as possible and win is at the basis of this entire discussion....

[RReuphoria]

I'm confused, so power shifting isn't when you grab that biatcch with both hands and man-handle it into gear with enough force to break the shift knob off?

My car isn't running right... lol

[K20Redline]

Originally Posted by slvrSI2.0

our cars are definately not made to be shifted without the clutch. you would need some transmission modding to even think about that

Uhh thats opinion I power my shift everytime I go to the track and if anything Ill need a new clutch but for now im 36k miles and running strong! Like all good things in moderation.

[AXIS]

so whats the best rpm to powershift at, i also thought this was shifting without the clutch, i usually shift at 8300, so if i'm powershifting i should shit at 8000?

[Doppler Bob]

Originally Posted by AXIS

so whats the best rpm to powershift at, i also thought this was shifting without the clutch, i usually shift at 8300, so if i'm powershifting i should shit at 8000?

NOOOOOO do NOT try to shift without the clutch at 8 grand or you will be calling AAA. If you want a piston sitting in your passenger seat with you... then try that.

Powershifting means not lifting your foot off the gas when you shift. Try it a WHOLE bunch at like 5500 or 6000 rpm before you start doing it near your redline... this is definitely something you'll need to practice.

[Doppler Bob]

Originally Posted by AXIS

so whats the best rpm to powershift at, i also thought this was shifting without the clutch, i usually shift at 8300, so if i'm powershifting i should shit at 8000?

And I wouldn't SHIT at any RPM... lol

[4 Doh SI 4 Life]

Originally Posted by Doppler Bob

And I wouldn't SHIT at any RPM... lol

Haha i can't stop laughing! it's great!