Shift Light, Where do you set yours?
18 July 2005, 12:25 PM
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Shift Light, Where do you set yours?
hey,
Just found I've got a shift light after a months' ownership
. Now Comes the question where do you set yours to flash at?
Just found I've got a shift light after a months' ownership
. Now Comes the question where do you set yours to flash at?
18 July 2005, 12:46 PM
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Mines at 5500rpm.Time its flashed and the gear is changed im up at about 6000rpm.Its hit the peak power and torque by then so no need to really go any higher.
18 July 2005, 03:40 PM
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got mine set at 6k, so i know that if it bleeps midcorner i dont have to chnage straight away. I dont take it to the rev limit a) for engine life and b) no need with peak power at 6k
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18 July 2005, 09:31 PM
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FFS you sad geeks 
You need a fookin light to tell you when to change gear???????
You have CockLink lights to tell you what you should be hearing and feeling .....
We have a bunch of old women who can't fooookin' drive a car!!
God, I'm glad I was born when men were men
Pete
You need a fookin light to tell you when to change gear???????
You have CockLink lights to tell you what you should be hearing and feeling .....
We have a bunch of old women who can't fooookin' drive a car!!
God, I'm glad I was born when men were men
Pete
18 July 2005, 09:42 PM
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FFS you sad geeks
You need a fookin light to tell you when to change gear???????
You have CockLink lights to tell you what you should be hearing and feeling .....
We have a bunch of old women who can't fooookin' drive a car!!
God, I'm glad I was born when men were men (And the farmers sheep were nervous!)
Pete
You need a fookin light to tell you when to change gear???????
You have CockLink lights to tell you what you should be hearing and feeling .....
We have a bunch of old women who can't fooookin' drive a car!!
God, I'm glad I was born when men were men
(And the farmers sheep were nervous!)Pete
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18 July 2005, 09:46 PM
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Pete, I have to agree. If you dont know when to change gear, you shouldn't own a car. Also, if you have to look at a shift light - you could just as easily look at the speedo.
Complete waste of time.
MB
Complete waste of time.
MB
18 July 2005, 09:47 PM
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If I had one I would consider it an insult to my driving skill ......................
I would disconnect it ......... I simply don't need these things to make me feel special!!
Whats next?? A light to tell you when to brake?? Probably a good idea as your eyes are always off the road looking at CockLinks and suchlike!!
Where have all the real men gone??
Nivea wearing bloody ponces!!
Pete
I would disconnect it ......... I simply don't need these things to make me feel special!!
Whats next?? A light to tell you when to brake?? Probably a good idea as your eyes are always off the road looking at CockLinks and suchlike!!
Where have all the real men gone??
Nivea wearing bloody ponces!!
Pete
18 July 2005, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If I had one I would consider it an insult to my driving skill ......................
I would disconnect it ......... I simply don't need these things to make me feel special!!
Whats next?? A light to tell you when to brake?? Probably a good idea as your eyes are always off the road looking at CockLinks and suchlike!!
Where have all the real men gone??
Nivea wearing bloody ponces!!
Pete
I would disconnect it ......... I simply don't need these things to make me feel special!!
Whats next?? A light to tell you when to brake?? Probably a good idea as your eyes are always off the road looking at CockLinks and suchlike!!
Where have all the real men gone??
Nivea wearing bloody ponces!!
Pete
Mate, you are such an ***... you trip yourself up in so many of your threads.
18 July 2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Pete, I have to agree. If you dont know when to change gear, you shouldn't own a car. Also, if you have to look at a shift light - you could just as easily look at the speedo.
Complete waste of time.
MB
Complete waste of time.
MB
Guess you would only realise this if you had one.
19 July 2005, 12:10 AM
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I agree with Pete, I don't need a light to tell me when to change gear.
My gear changes are always spot-on, my gear changes are always fast, my gear changes are always smooth.
I drive an auto.
Don't knock it till youve tried it.
My gear changes are always spot-on, my gear changes are always fast, my gear changes are always smooth.
I drive an auto.
Don't knock it till youve tried it.
19 July 2005, 12:17 AM
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So then, Mr. CockLink, why do the WRC drivers have an indicator telling them exactly what gear they are in? Don't tell me that's for the TV viewers.
Mate, you are such an ***... you trip yourself up in so many of your threads.
Mate, you are such an ***... you trip yourself up in so many of your threads.
Dear god there are some THICK people in this world!!
Derrrrrr, I need a light to tell me when to change gear coz I'm a foookin' halfwit Derrrrrr ..............
Pete
19 July 2005, 12:41 AM
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Is there an actual point to a shift light on a road car.,...am I missing something. Is it related to having a tuned set up (boost control?) if not surely it serves only a cosmetic purpose?
19 July 2005, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Because they have a racing machine you dozy fanny, where a fraction of a second can make the difference ............... you do NOT need to get to the McDonalds car park 0.000002 seconds faster than your chavvy mate!!
Dear god there are some THICK people in this world!!
Derrrrrr, I need a light to tell me when to change gear coz I'm a foookin' halfwit Derrrrrr ..............
Pete
Dear god there are some THICK people in this world!!
Derrrrrr, I need a light to tell me when to change gear coz I'm a foookin' halfwit Derrrrrr ..............
Pete
btw i think it would rather put me off flashing on and off. Id rather concentrate on my driving than deal with a light.
Plus i think having such a light is just like having an automatic car, ud feel dictated into how to drive ure car
19 July 2005, 12:48 AM
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you could ask " is there any point to a big spoiler on a road car" all the way to "is there any point on having a car which can go more than 70mph (UK)".
We buy the cars we buy cus that's what we want.
I got a WRX SL cus it's got leather. My choice!
We buy the cars we buy cus that's what we want.
I got a WRX SL cus it's got leather. My choice!
19 July 2005, 08:46 AM
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you could ask " is there any point to a big spoiler on a road car" all the way to "is there any point on having a car which can go more than 70mph (UK)".
We buy the cars we buy cus that's what we want.
I got a WRX SL cus it's got leather. My choice!
We buy the cars we buy cus that's what we want.
I got a WRX SL cus it's got leather. My choice!
FFS you can choose what RPM to set it - just as I do in my mind in a fraction of a milisecond!!
Its like the CockLink - you can adjust it so you don't get a red light!!
WTF?? Both about as much use as a one legged man in an **** kicking contest!!
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19 July 2005, 09:02 AM
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I can't believe people are serious on this - must be
F1 cars etc need them because you drive them to the limiter, and the speed the revs shoot up is extremely quick - in which case a peripheral light is very useful.
A scoob never needs to be redlined IMO, its not how to get the best out of the car - even a remapped one tails off at the top end. For that reason, you shouldn't be hitting the limiter - and it doesn't come round that quick anyway so a light is pointelss unless you really dont know the car.
My driving must be suffering without one though - best get shopping
MB
F1 cars etc need them because you drive them to the limiter, and the speed the revs shoot up is extremely quick - in which case a peripheral light is very useful.
A scoob never needs to be redlined IMO, its not how to get the best out of the car - even a remapped one tails off at the top end. For that reason, you shouldn't be hitting the limiter - and it doesn't come round that quick anyway so a light is pointelss unless you really dont know the car.
My driving must be suffering without one though - best get shopping
MB
19 July 2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Hands up who needs an Idiot Light???
The worlds gone fooookin' mad
Pete
The worlds gone fooookin' mad
Pete
19 July 2005, 10:37 AM
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So then, Mr. CockLink, why do the WRC drivers have an indicator telling them exactly what gear they are in? Don't tell me that's for the TV viewers.
Mate, you are such an ***... you trip yourself up in so many of your threads.
Mate, you are such an ***... you trip yourself up in so many of your threads.
All though I'm not that bothered what people spend their hard-earned on, I can't see the value of a shift-light in a street car. The position of the gear stick, engine tone and power delivery tell me everything I need to know without taking my eyes off the road. How an earth a little red light telling you to change gear can offer any benefit at all is beyond me.
As always, happy to be corrected.
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19 July 2005, 11:45 AM
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IMO there is nothing 'chav' or pointless about shift-lights. Its just a drivers aid, to indicate the best time to shift gear (if set up right).
If you dont need or want one that is your choice. Dont shoot the poor guy down in flames for a simple question.
Too many people on SN hear one person say BAH and they all follow
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If you dont need or want one that is your choice. Dont shoot the poor guy down in flames for a simple question.
Too many people on SN hear one person say BAH and they all follow
Bob
19 July 2005, 11:50 AM
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Dont see them on Evo's or Skylines.
Think what we are saying is that in response to the posters question, you don't need it.
Pointless.
MB
Think what we are saying is that in response to the posters question, you don't need it.
Pointless.
MB