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Shift points for a C4?

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crushnut

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At what speeds should my C4 be shifting? I think right now it shifts from 1st to 2nd at 10mph, and 2nd to 3rd at 20mph. Is this right? If not what should it be. Thanks
 

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depends how much throttle you give it, but my c4 is usually in top gear by 30
 

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Just like normal driving in town, not excessively fast. Isn't it better to get up in 3rd gear faster rather than later?
 

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that sounds about right. i have hella tall gears, it goes 1-2 @ 12mph, 2-3 @ 27. some of this depends on your gear ratios. off the top of my head, yours sound right for a 3.00 or 3.25 rear end
 
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