In competing in last months Online Eiger WRX TT, I noticed that all of the top drivers were shifting at 7000 RPM, which is about 1000-1500 RPM before the shift light comes on. Obviously this was faster than shifting at redline, and my question is, how can one know this, short of trial and error?
I've always wound out the motor all the way up to just a hair before the rev limiter, thinking this was faster. This was an eye-opener for me, for little did I know this approach was actually slower with certain cars.
I'm curious of any of you could help me to interpret the HP/torque curve diagrams, and how one can ascertain what the ideal shift point would be from looking at it.
For instance, I'm currently working on the 450PP Suzuka East TT with the OFC-1, and still not totally sure where I should shift it. Is just prior to the rev limiter ideal for this car?
Any help or input is much appreciated.
I've always wound out the motor all the way up to just a hair before the rev limiter, thinking this was faster. This was an eye-opener for me, for little did I know this approach was actually slower with certain cars.
I'm curious of any of you could help me to interpret the HP/torque curve diagrams, and how one can ascertain what the ideal shift point would be from looking at it.
For instance, I'm currently working on the 450PP Suzuka East TT with the OFC-1, and still not totally sure where I should shift it. Is just prior to the rev limiter ideal for this car?
Any help or input is much appreciated.