Racing an automatic Tib

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Stacy

Discussion Starter · Dec 9, 2001

What is the best way to race my automatic Tib? Should I have overdrive on or off? <img src=/images/forums/snitz/uhh.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>

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I tried both ways with my turboed Cavalier [yeah yeah] I powered braked and left it in Drive, never in OD... then tried manually shifting it.... to be honest with you, I got better times manually shifting my auto. I got a better response... and I ususally knocked off about .2 or .4 in my times... <img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>

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· #24 · Dec 15, 2001

Check the specs... <img src=/images/forums/snitz/wink.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> Ever drive stick? I BELIEVE the tib gets its full HP at 5500RPMS, so you wanna shift right around there. Power break your car, to about 2300-2500rpms [I'm talking about the tib] OR go down a backroad and see where you launch well, so you dont spin or anything, anyways... launch off.. when it gets to about 5500RPMS, ram that b!itch into second, and so on till the race is complete... when you get up to the last gear, I believe it's third... I dunno, I have a manual, but anyways, when you run out of "manual" gears in your auto, put it into drive and BOOM.... crush it.... Try this out before you go to a track... and before you shift, test this. Once, try letting your foot off the gas a lil as you shift. Another, try it without letting off at all... see which shifts better for you. Thats all I've got to say for right now, hope I helped ya buddy. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/approve.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>

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