SportShift Question....problem?
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SportShift Question....problem?
I was driving home today and hit about 80 mph in 3rd gear (within range). The engine bucked (revved about 4 times) despite constant pressure on the accelerator, and the RPMs flew into the red. I took my foot off of the gas and moved from sportshift back into D5. The car seemed to run fine after that. I have read here that the gas shits off at 6500 rpm. Could that be the issue, or should I take it in and have it checked? I only have 1200 miles on the car...
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Acura DVD-Based Navigational system
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Alpine 620 Changer
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Originally posted by drbeatty:
I have read here that the gas shits off at 6500 rpm. Could that be the issue, or should I take it in and have it checked? I only have 1200 miles on the car...
I have read here that the gas shits off at 6500 rpm. Could that be the issue, or should I take it in and have it checked? I only have 1200 miles on the car...
Yes it is the fuel cut-off in the red line. Don't worry, but definitely keep an eye on the tach in the future. Scared me the first time too.
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Do you really think I should take it in, or just chalk it up as inexperience? I have read everyone's posting on the performance of this car, and feel good that I was patient with the break-in. All I can say is Cahones! Cahones! This car has Cahones. CAHONES!
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Originally posted by drbeatty:
I have read here that the gas shits off at 6500 rpm
I have read here that the gas shits off at 6500 rpm
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Oh, Adam, I am waiting for a sheet of burlwood finish to come in and I will show you pics of the Startac holder. Are you familiar with the Navigator plug-in handsfree kit?
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Ok, i was just wondering why they even made the sequential sportshift if you can't redline all the way like a manual. And don't tell me it's a safety device used to protect the car from dumbasz drivers. Is there any way to stop the car from cutting off fuel at 6,500 rpms?
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Originally posted by 3.2 TL:
Ok, i was just wondering why they even made the sequential sportshift if you can't redline all the way like a manual. And don't tell me it's a safety device used to protect the car from dumbasz drivers.
Ok, i was just wondering why they even made the sequential sportshift if you can't redline all the way like a manual. And don't tell me it's a safety device used to protect the car from dumbasz drivers.
Such a driver may still fall under "dumbasz" but is part of the majority of the TL's target buyers: automatic drivers who want some fun, not enthusiasts who redline all the time (or else they'd have made a TL with a manual transmission). SportShift is more fun than a simple automatic, but it's still an automatic. It's a toy, not a tool.
BTW -- is it a fuel cut-off if you go past redline, or an auto-shift?
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Originally posted by genghis:
BTW -- is it a fuel cut-off if you go past redline, or an auto-shift?
BTW -- is it a fuel cut-off if you go past redline, or an auto-shift?
1) fuel cut-off
2) fuel cut-off
3) auto-shift up 1 gear
It may be 3 fuel cut-offs before shifting. I wasn't driving the car when it happened. It sounded really bad though. I couldn't stay mad at the driver (my girlfriend), she's a hottie!
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Originally posted by Acura3200:
I believe it's like this:
1) fuel cut-off
2) fuel cut-off
3) auto-shift up 1 gear
I believe it's like this:
1) fuel cut-off
2) fuel cut-off
3) auto-shift up 1 gear
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Originally posted by drbeatty:
Oh, Adam, I am waiting for a sheet of burlwood finish to come in and I will show you pics of the Startac holder. Are you familiar with the Navigator plug-in handsfree kit?
Oh, Adam, I am waiting for a sheet of burlwood finish to come in and I will show you pics of the Startac holder. Are you familiar with the Navigator plug-in handsfree kit?
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That would account for the bucking/revving noise I heard. Rev-Rev-Rev-upshift. Ok, I feel better now.
Adam- they have a new one out that is FM modulated - turn your radio to 88.7 and you can hear through the car's speakers. Can't wait 'til I'm finished...
Adam- they have a new one out that is FM modulated - turn your radio to 88.7 and you can hear through the car's speakers. Can't wait 'til I'm finished...
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