What is the ideal RPM range for first gear?

 

What do you mean? Do you mean in reference to launching a Manual TT?

 

Yes. When doing a normal launch from a stop light, once you let the clutch out all the way, what is the ideal RPM point/range that you should shift into second gear?

 

I typically shift right before redline, maybe 500rpms shy of redline, or right before. BTW if you want really quick launches, I would turn off the traction control, and hit between 3 and 4,000 rpm then let it go.

 

The car makes power all the way to the red, per Hernando thats the range to shift.

 

Manual is more engaging and fun.

 

Wow. Then I am switching waaaay too early into second. I get nervous when the engine really starts to rev hard around 4000 RPM. It won't hurt the engine to push it to the redline in first gear???

I have another question about the manual transmission. Is it necessary to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor each time you make a shift? I find that there is a range in the pedal - near the top - where the engine engages and if I push the clutch just past that point I can make very quick shifts whereas if I am always pushing it all the way to the floor I find it harder to match the revs. Will this hurt my clutch??

Any input is much appreciated.

 

It has a rev limiter ....don't worry about crasy up****s...only crasy downshifts