Shifting.. - Toyota Yaris Forums

PixieDawn · 07-24-2006, 04:08 PM

Ok I need help.. as you guys know the us l/b didnt come with a tach..

I want to make sure that I am treating my car good.. does anyone know what is a good speed is for each gear .. I am planning on getting either a gauge or scan but have to wait....

like

1st gear till 15 mph
2nd gear till like 35 mph
3rd gear till blah blah blah.

any help would be great since i cant see the rpm's yet..and its hard to hear the engine on this car at times..

Idjiit · 07-24-2006, 04:38 PM

Drive it using the shift points that give you the smoothest acceleration and don't worry about the numbers.

PixieDawn · 07-24-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Idjiit

Drive it using the shift points that give you the smoothest acceleration and don't worry about the numbers.

the smoothest meaning no hops or delay?

I can normally drive it fine but my husband not so good at it lol but I will pass that on to him :)

TRD_Yaris · 07-24-2006, 04:49 PM

-=DIRECT FROM OWNER's MANUAL=-

This is the best mix between fuel economy and performance..so shifting a bit earlier than these speeds should net you a bit better gas mileage, but less performance... The best thing is to get into higher gears as quickly as possilbe..anytime i'm crusing at more than 40 mph, i (personally) ride in 5th gear..

Low Altitude
gear mph
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25mph
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45/40 mph) <--dunno what this means..two values for
manual trans...manual could have a typo..)

TRD_Yaris · 07-24-2006, 04:53 PM

-=DIRECT FROM OWNER's MANUAL=-

This is the best mix between fuel economy and performance..so shifting a bit earlier than these speeds should net you a bit better gas mileage, but less performance... The best thing is to get into higher gears as quickly as possilbe..anytime i'm crusing at more than 40 mph, i (personally) ride in 5th gear..

Low Altitude
gear mph
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25mph
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45/40 mph) <--dunno what this means..two values for
manual trans...manual could have a typo..)

As far as keeping the car from jerking back or forward when letting out the clutch...it will take you some time to get use to the clutch and rev-matching (re-engaging clutch with the RPMs exactly where you need them for the speed you're going..though this is REALLY hard to learn without a tachometer which allows you to physically SEE the RPMs and if they jump UP or DOWN when you let out on clutch)

Anyway, good luck with the yaris

Idjiit · 07-24-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PixieDawn

the smoothest meaning no hops or delay?

Right. I've found you can really thrash the shit out of the Yaris and not come close to hitting the rev limiter. My advice would be to just have fun driving it and don't worry about it. :shrug:

The lack of tach is totally overblown in my opinion.

PixieDawn · 07-24-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRD_Yaris

-=DIRECT FROM OWNER's MANUAL=-

This is the best mix between fuel economy and performance..so shifting a bit earlier than these speeds should net you a bit better gas mileage, but less performance... The best thing is to get into higher gears as quickly as possilbe..anytime i'm crusing at more than 40 mph, i (personally) ride in 5th gear..

Low Altitude
gear mph
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25mph
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45/40 mph) <--dunno what this means..two values for
manual trans...manual could have a typo..)

TRD you are the best .. I should have looked at the manual first I am sorry.. but I am writing it all on a Post-It now for my husband to stick on the car when he drive so he knows when to shift....

Idjiit · 07-24-2006, 05:05 PM

If you drive your Yaris like that, you're going to give us Yaris owners a bad name! ;)

FWIW, I typically shift out of first around 30mph, and usually skip 3rd and go into 4th around 60mph. :P

PixieDawn · 07-24-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idjiit

If you drive your Yaris like that, you're going to give us Yaris owners a bad name! ;)

FWIW, I typically shift out of first around 30mph, and usually skip 3rd and go into 4th around 60mph. :P

See lol you drive like my husband lol ..

TRD_Yaris · 07-24-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idjiit

If you drive your Yaris like that, you're going to give us Yaris owners a bad name! ;)

FWIW, I typically shift out of first around 30mph, and usually skip 3rd and go into 4th around 60mph. :P

hahaha..sounds a little like me. When i first got the car, i realized i was shifting out of first around 20 mph

and i thought THAT was high, idjiit!!

i will either SKIP 4th or 5th, depending on which gear i will finish up in. in other words, if i'm accelerating up to get on the highway, i will go from 1,2,3,5.. but i'm just accelerating up to 30-40 mph i will go from 1,2,4..with the final shift to 4th being after i get up to my crusing speed. BUT, I can't say this will help you with gas mileage..though you gotta consider that cars are like people, it takes more energy to walk around EXTREMELY SLOW and carefuel than it does to walk swift and relaxed..

*Chris07LB* · 07-24-2006, 05:33 PM

My slush box does the shifting for me.

bulldogs2k · 07-24-2006, 11:57 PM

i wanted a stick but my gf thought it was best to go with the auto. With the stick, it feels like i'm driving a rally car. :)

TRD_Yaris · 07-25-2006, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldogs2k

i wanted a stick but my gf thought it was best to go with the auto. With the stick, it feels like i'm driving a rally car. :)

So let me get this straight, you're gf didn't want you to have a stick..and you agreed???

bulldogs2k · 07-25-2006, 11:33 AM

nope, i wanted stick and she said no. i test drove a xa with manual transmission. felt cool!!!

ChinoCharles · 07-25-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldogs2k

nope, i wanted stick and she said no. i test drove a xa with manual transmission. felt cool!!!

What did the dealership give you on a trade in for your BALLS?!

Hah, just kidding... I think.

Yeah, I'm out of first by 10-15, but I sit in second until a solid 40 and skip third. Its the only way this car has any zip, haha. But out of first at 30? That thing is ready to torque off the mounts at 30 in first, haha. You CrAzY.

ECHOKnight2000 · 07-25-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

My slush box does the shifting for me.

Sweet! That's really cool! I want one!!

*Chris07LB* · 07-25-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

Sweet! That's really cool! I want one!!

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 06:30 PM

Put an aftermarket Tach where the drivers side cup holder is in the dash. That is what I plan on doing. This way you can bring the car back to OEM if you ever want to. I thought that you could just mount it flust (when the cup holder is closed).

07-24-2006, 04:08 PM	#1
PixieDawn Drives: Yaris 2007, Eclipse 2000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 98	Shifting.. Ok I need help.. as you guys know the us l/b didnt come with a tach.. I want to make sure that I am treating my car good.. does anyone know what is a good speed is for each gear .. I am planning on getting either a gauge or scan but have to wait.... like 1st gear till 15 mph 2nd gear till like 35 mph 3rd gear till blah blah blah. any help would be great since i cant see the rpm's yet..and its hard to hear the engine on this car at times..

07-24-2006, 04:49 PM	#4
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	-=DIRECT FROM OWNER's MANUAL=- This is the best mix between fuel economy and performance..so shifting a bit earlier than these speeds should net you a bit better gas mileage, but less performance... The best thing is to get into higher gears as quickly as possilbe..anytime i'm crusing at more than 40 mph, i (personally) ride in 5th gear.. Low Altitude gear mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25mph 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45/40 mph) <--dunno what this means..two values for manual trans...manual could have a typo..) __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

07-24-2006, 04:53 PM	#5
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	-=DIRECT FROM OWNER's MANUAL=- This is the best mix between fuel economy and performance..so shifting a bit earlier than these speeds should net you a bit better gas mileage, but less performance... The best thing is to get into higher gears as quickly as possilbe..anytime i'm crusing at more than 40 mph, i (personally) ride in 5th gear.. Low Altitude gear mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25mph 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45/40 mph) <--dunno what this means..two values for manual trans...manual could have a typo..) As far as keeping the car from jerking back or forward when letting out the clutch...it will take you some time to get use to the clutch and rev-matching (re-engaging clutch with the RPMs exactly where you need them for the speed you're going..though this is REALLY hard to learn without a tachometer which allows you to physically SEE the RPMs and if they jump UP or DOWN when you let out on clutch) Anyway, good luck with the yaris __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

07-25-2006, 06:30 PM	#18
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	Put an aftermarket Tach where the drivers side cup holder is in the dash. That is what I plan on doing. This way you can bring the car back to OEM if you ever want to. I thought that you could just mount it flust (when the cup holder is closed). __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

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Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Drive it using the shift points that give you the smoothest acceleration and don't worry about the numbers.

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Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	My slush box does the shifting for me.

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