Re: Shift patterns

["Smokinn" <smokinn@crestview.sbceo.k12.ca.us>]

I agree with Paul, not unless you have to money to afford the wear and tear
that "redline" causes to your engine.

Gerry
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/7808/smokinn.html
87 Scirocco  16v
92 Jetta GL  8v
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Hanley <duckie@bellatlantic.net>
To: scirocco-l@privateI.com <scirocco-l@privateI.com>
Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: Shift patterns


>>This might seem like a bit of a random question, but could anybody tell me
>>what the optimal shift points would be when driving all out on a stock 16
>>valve scirocco.  Should I take it to redline?  or should I shift sooner?
>>
>>Rich
>>87 scirocco 16v
>>
>I personally like the 4k mark on my 8v. Listen to your engine. There is
>never a reason to take your engine to redline unless you're racing. Doesn't
>sound sensible.
>
>Regards,
>Paul Hanley
>
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