RE: 0-60 in 7.5 sec

["Marc Brown" <Mad_One@msn.com>]

No, it's not a dumb question.  If you want to accelerate as fast as possible, 
you want to shift slightly beyond the engine's maximum horsepower.  For a 
stock VR6, the optimum shift point is about 6000 rpm (since the engine peaks 
at 5800).  If you are trying 0 to 60 runs, you might want to hold second gear 
longer to get the best time since the car will hit 60 in second.  One of the 
most important parts of accelerating is your take off.  You don't want to spin 
the wheels, or use a street start.  The key is to either bring the car up to 
about 3000 rpms and drop the clutch (you might get a slight chirp), or burn 
the clutch as you take off.  I advise the first to save wear and tear on your 
clutch.

Marc

- -----Original Message-----
From:	owner-jettaglx@igtc.com  On Behalf Of Ben Ziegler
Sent:	Sunday, May 04, 1997 4:47 PM
To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:	0-60 in 7.5 sec

OK,

This might be a dumb question, but if I want to accelerate
as fast as possible, when should I shift gears (I know situations
are different, but assume just on a flat surface with good
traction?).

For example, 1st gear to 4500 rpm, 2nd gear to ??, etc.  Or
does it really matter when you shift?

- -Ben