GhostTX

Just wondering if there's a good rev to be at when you're trying to go from a stop at a green light.

RMac

Depends on what your intent is

Blue Knight

Ghost,

In TX, any revs that don't cause the tires to break traction, if any of the local guys (without a sense of humor) happen to be watching. Its probably never going to be an issue, unless a marked car is sitting next to you, or it looks like you might be trying to race someone.

Exhibition of acceleration used to be a Class C offense (ticket), but a few legislative changes ago they bumped it up to a Class B (county level charge). Basically, it's a go to jail thing now. (which I personally think is over the top). In special instances it is a good idea (known problem street racers), but if you give the guys a law to play with, someone will undoubtedly enforce it to the letter and without exceptions.

Me-What'd ya bring that guy in for?

Barney-He was peelin' his tires, sarge.

Me-And?

Barney-It's in the code, sarge...

Me-I know it's in the stinking code, but he's 86 years old... *slaps forehead*

Barney-But...

Me-Where's his car?

Barney-Oh, we impounded it

Me-*sigh*

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Fortunately for me, my guys are pretty good about using their discretion. There are a few 'Barneys' out there though.

As for answering your actual question, I haven't got a clue, since I haven't even test driven a GT to find out. *shrug* Some help I am, eh?

Boomer

1500-2000 is a good medium speed go...

2500 if you're feeling sassy which will usually cause a chirp...

Above and beyond, remember its $10/sec in rubber

dcranford

I usually try around 1200. Sometimes hit 1500, higher than that and you sound like your trying to show off. (not that showing off is bad)

;-)

Treadhead

GhostTX- just dump it around 4000rpm and go! J/K! 1500-2000 like Boomer said is about right and just like Joel(Blue Knight) described, we too have a few Barneys but, most of us have enough common sense to determine your intent before we stop ya and take you and your car to jail.

cyoon

Chris,

Riding the clutch is also when a driver leaves his foot resting on the clutch after he's shifted into gear. Some people rest their foot on the clutch in anticipation of shifting in another gear. Even if you're just slightly resting your foot on the clutch, you are probably inadvertantly disengaging the clutch slightly which will rob power from engine, increase wear on your clutch and transmission. Just learn to keep your foot off the clutch when you're done shifting.

Boomer

If I get this right, the way it was explained...is that when you ride the clutch, you are burning it as the clutch is 2 pressure plates pushed together.
You are slightly releasing the preasure on those plates, causing them to slip and friction = heat = burn.

If you hold the clutch in all the way, you are pushing those too plates farther apart...no friction, but you put wear on the springs that are holding the plates away from each other. So its best not to do it for long periods of time.

I was always taught at a light...if its more than 5 seconds to wait...put it in neutral and release the clutch. Light turns yellow, get the clutch in and gear it....waiting for the green.

GhostTX

Thanks fellas. I've been "feeling" 2000 every now and then, but ya...have been concerned about your brethren...that and don't want to look like a jerk at a light. But I just wanna feel that 300HP and get some launch practice in for that one day 1/8 or 1/4 mi run.

Nice to know that the 2K is about where to go from.

adrenalin

The nice thing with the GT is that it will show the fuel economy while driving. To get the best gas mileage I shift around 2200-2500 rpm and average 24 MPG. When driving like a mad man I shift around 5,000 rpm and average 18MPG.
As Ryan stated, I also leave it in Neutral when sitting at a red light. If the car is sitting still for any longer than 5-10 seconds I tend to put it in neutral, just to give my foot a rest, but I do leave my foot on the clutch incase I have to put it to the floor, slam it into gear and take off in a hurry.