Originally Posted by Veloist
(Post 2564834)
0 - Still has delivery mileage
1 - Driven around the block once a week or less.
2 - Shifting occurs at less than 2500 RPM for up & downshifts; no rev-matching, no spirited drives.
3 - Recommended Break-In Period Driving, max 3,999 RPM, including downshifts if any. 9.5/10 shifts between 2000-3000. No-spirited drives.
4 - 9/10 Shifts between 2000-3000 RPM, max 5000 RPM; occasional hard pull onto freeway or to overtake. No spirited drives, heel-toe or rev-matched downshifts.
5 - Commuting RPM ranges between 2000-3500, max 5500 RPM. Occasionally cruises 3rd or 4th gear at 3000 RPM in city or curvy backroads. Sometimes takes a corner hard.
6 - Commuting RPM ranges between 2000-4000 RPM, max 6000 RPM. Occasional rev-matched & heel-toe downshifts, takes most turns hard, 1 or 2 spirited drives on twisties cruising in 3500-4500 RPM a month, no redline, no track time.
7- Commuting RPM ranges between 2000-5000 RPM, mentally maxed 6500 RPM, rarely redline. Rev-matches or heel-toes most downshifts. Spirited RPM ranges 3000-6000 RPM, max 7400 RPM. Has been to a track before.
8- Commuting RPM ranges between 2000-6000 RPM, occasional redline. Downshifts into 4500-6000 RPM occasionally. Always takes corners as hard as legally possible. Spirited RPMs mostly cruising 4000-5000 RPM and hits redline on the straights or out a tight hairpin. Sees moderate amount of track time, and the car modifications show it.
9- Commuting RPM ranges full RPM-range for both upshifts & downshifts. Spirited drives ranges full RPM-Range mostly cruising between 5000-7000 RPM. Car modifications may show extensive time at the track, unless you're on a budget or keeping it subtle.
10 - Fully-committed track car, occasional daily commuting if needed.
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