RPM

[blaked93]

Hi guys. Was just wondering what everyone's revs are for 60, 70 and a cheeky 80. In 5th of course. Thanks.

 

[maggi200]

Will be the same as yours, as they're geared the same, and not dependant on the engine

Vehicle speeds (in mph) at 1000 rpm:

1st - 4.9
2nd - 8.2
3rd - 11.5
4th - 14.75
5th - 18.5

 

[blaked93]

I meant rpm when doing 70. As I don't know whether my car is over revving. I'm doing around 3700 rpm at 70. In 5th.

 

[James-Hilton]

Mine sits at exactly 4,000 rpm at 77 mph on the speedo if that helps.

 

[maggi200]

I meant rpm when doing 70. As I don't know whether my car is over revving. I'm doing around 3700 rpm at 70. In 5th.

And the information I gave you answered that.

70 mph X 1000rpm / 18.5mph in 5th = 3,783 rpm

Your car is fine.

 

[blaked93]

Beautiful. Cheers

 

[manofhow]

yer your car is fine,

mine does around 3500 at 70, 4000 at 80 and 4500 at 90

 

[Rob_McLav]

It really annoys me how high they Rev at 60 ect really needed that extra gear

 

[Universe]

3500 for 71/72 in a GT

 

[Matthias]

Longer 5th gear from Megane II 1.5 dci or any from Clio 4 helps substantially. I did this to mine and it now sits 500rpm lower than it would normally. At first I thought the drop would be massive, but it just isn't. At 30mph you are comfortly in 5th at 1400-1500rpm

 

[blaked93]

Where do you get these parts?

 

[Matthias]

Straight from Renault, codes are: 8200607981 and 8200611301

They cost 37€ each (Slovenia) and you need both. Fit like a glove, no problems so far

 

[maggi200]

With little torque available I suspect you'll be tired of changing down all the time to make any progress on the motorway. I would just buy another car if I were that bothered (I did). It's going to be noisy regardless

 

[Joey92]

Is it worth getting a longer 4th as well? Also toying with the idea of putting a 6 speed in, what do you reckon?

 

[Matthias]

Paritally what Maggi said, changing 4th would be hard and costly, putting in 6. speed would cost too much - would be cool though, but for that money you can almost get a used Clio. I changed to longer 5th because it cost me around 90£ with work and it does save me some fuel and noise. For that money I think it's well worth it. Mind you, I rarely give it any beans in the 5th and never speed on highways so 5th gear is purely for cruising and it just become a tiny bit more economical. I had my car mapped as well so max. torque comes in around 3400 rather than 4400. I did my maths and it works quite well. Hope all this helps you decide Changing down not to be embarrassed by a random 2.0 diesel family hauler is unavoidable in N/A Renaults

 

[singlespeed]

Over 7500rpm would be over revving :?

 

[Matthias]

What do you mean? Mine doesn't go over 7250rpm

 

[Spitfire1]

Mine's running at 2890 RPM at 70mph in 5th - hence the 56 mpg, you all need to get a 1.2 16V N/A :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Matthias]

Don't know how to respond to that Amazing gearbox

 

[Universe]

Mine's running at 2890 RPM at 70mph in 5th - hence the 56 mpg, you all need to get a 1.2 16V N/A :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Crazy what you running?