alright, i know this is a lame ass question to be askin, but i just bought a cl a couple of weeks ago, but don't really know how to use the sportshift. i guess my problem is that i've never driven a stick. can some of you guys PLEASE give me some pointers on how to shift gears, and tell me how it exactly it works. to get the most power, or whatever, what rpms do i shift gears at? any info on what you think i need to know would be helpful. i know this is a stupid question, but can someone please help. thanks ya'll.... peace...

 

leave it in drive unless ur showing off for a broad

------------------
2001 acura cl type-s
comming soon
2000 accord v6 sedan
1997 4runner
1992 camaro
1993 volvo 850
"Tell me kid, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light"

 

The shift points depend on how you are driving. If your driving slow the shift rpm will be low and high for fast driving. Practice with it......



------------------
2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

1st to 2nd is done automatically, after that shift before you reach the red. car is probably faster if left in auto mode. carefull when in second, car will reach redline and beyond before you know it, so smooth!

------------------
type-s
silver/ebony
35% tint
jl audio 2 10w3's, jl audio 500/1 amp

 

Redline every gear.

------------------
True Hip-hop junkie

 

This would hurt gas mileage....


------------------
2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

and increase the likelihood of contact with local law enforcement...

 

Pretty much INSURING contact with local law enforcement....

------------------
PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

 

I second NYREP, it is a rather inefficient option, slower shifting and a pain in the arse. Kinda neat in the beginning or useful in some (few) driving conditions. Personally one of the big selling points for me on the car was the auto-tranny, I hardly ever use it.

 

This thread was very helpful to me in terms of using the SS most efficiently:

http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001082.html

g.

------------------
'01 Silver::TYPE-S
::Navi/Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18x8ADR Enigma & Toyos
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame

 

Dude read the owners manual, it will give you more useful information. Fortunately the sport shift is almost fool proof.

 

You will notice my advice is the same in both threads.



------------------
True Hip-hop junkie

 

i have been locked at HIGH rpm before, and the only way to get out was to put the car in neuatral. though it only happened to me once.

 

Wow! A sportshift thread and Kensteele hasn't chimed in.

------------------
2001 Silver 3.2CL Type S with Spoiler and Navi

 

talk about constructive feedback..


I say, practice on a game system like the Dreamcast
Try Ferrari F355 Challenge in Tutorial Intermediate mode for a bit..then you'll get the hang of it, except scale down your ego, speedrage, and your feelings of invincibility once u get in the CL




------------------
- Kvit -
2001 CL-P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
Polarg/PIAA super white interior lights *bling bling*
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...725&a=10358832
Club Events Moderator

 

Heh, I was about to then synth19 posted the link to a previous thread that said all I was about to say on SS anyway.

------------------
* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

* 500 posts on h/a.net *** 400 posts "insane poster" on the "old" acura-cl.com *

 

Use the sportshift for merging onto interstates. Start in second and when you hit redline go into third. Everyone is left in the dust plus you can pick your entry spot better. Helps me avoid congestion and get around slow mergers!!!

[This message has been edited by louisn (edited 02-28-2001).]

 

I use my SS almost exclusively to slow down. It's almost an unconscious reaction to downshift as I approach a red light or off ramp.

The second gear on ramps are really the only time I use it in upshift mode.

------------------
South Jersey: 2001 Acura CL-s Gold with navi/spoiler/splashguards/V1/w/cdu
stock 1/4 mile 14.698sec@95.91mph
Atco Raceway 12/1/00