2.2 and i usually shift at 3 grand. Seems too weak to shift any earlier. Also anybody else notice that above 4k the air intake really seems to whistle?

 

I shift when I want to move out of or into Park, and also when I want to move out of or into Reverse.

Other than that, I let the car do it for me...

 

I usually try and keep it under 3K for shifting. Doesn't seem to bog at all. Still getting used to drive a 4banger verses a V8. Still used to cruising an well under 2K. LOL

 

I have never given that much thought. Driving manuals all my life, one just gets a feel for it.
I'll pay attention on my way home from work today and take notes!

I do sure feel the intake when I have the inkling to jump on the throttle! Still pushes me back in my seat. (I did red line this morning!)

 

I usually shift somewhere between 3-4k just cruisin in town, but I truly believe all motors want to hit redline at least once a week to clear out the cobwebs

 

That's funny , mine works the same way!

 

I have a 2.2L 5spd and generally shift around 3K. I don't really watch the tach...I just shift when it feels right. Also depends on my mood too...sometimes I wrap it up higher than that, especially when going from 1st to 2nd...don't wanna hold up traffic.

 

yeah the whole 4banger from v8 is killin me too, lol... that and the fact that my last straight shift was a dodge stealth man could that car fly... that is also why i needed to get rid of it lol

 

I nearly red line it in every gear all the time just to get moving quicker.

I probally shouldn't do that...

 

me too!