Re[2]: Shifting during Auto-X (was: BMW vs. Porsche Auto-X)

[Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ron wrote:
>"But my Trabant has NO low end torque!" Tough, second gear pal. "But my
>Testa Rossa will do 75 in 1st! Listen up - 2nd gear! People actually
>got pissed (usually 'Vette and Z28 drivers) about not being allowed
to >use 1st in the tight sections. Guess what - not shifting was
faster >every time whether it was an instructor or student driving.
The proof >was in the readouts from the segmented timing of the course.

We have a guy here with a 98 F355 that won't shift into 2nd, breaks my
heart to hear that engine almost at redline.  BTW try to tell a Miata
guy not to downshift into 1st and you'll get a reaction, if they'd
quit downshifting I might be able to take 'em.

>I know what you're thinking out there with your M motors that don't
>come on the power band 'till 9.6 billion rpm. And if you've seen my
>times at the auto-x you're probably wondering why you need to listen
>to me anyway.

Well, if you're referring to E36 M motors, we have about 180ft/lbs of
torque from about 3000rpm to about 210ft/lbs at 4500rpm, with some
Conforti help that is.  9.6 billion rpm, ya must be talkin' bout those
pesky VTEC Preludes. :-)  

Actually, closes VTEC I've come to lately was driving my friend's
Integra Type R, quick heel-and-toe downshift into 1st during some
trail braking in the beginning of sweeping turns gained me about a
second throughout the course.  This car's power band is way up there
in the rpms though. 

Carlos
Seattle
95 M3
78 320i

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