I need a shift light

retrodrive · 08-22-2007, 11:07 PM

Ok. When I am racing or going fast, I am really paying little attention to the gauges. I am looking for a way to connect a shift light to my car. I am sure I am notthe only one getting a little too far into the RPM range.

Has anybody figured it out yet? Can I take that signal from Proceed somehow?

zenmaster · 08-22-2007, 11:12 PM

You should be able to buy one that senses RPMs through cigarette lighter socket (calibration necessary).

ward · 08-23-2007, 12:12 AM

listen to the motor.....

jonm42 · 08-23-2007, 12:16 AM

Stick your head out the window? J/K.

Chesmu · 08-23-2007, 12:20 AM

raptor's got one for the "2006 318"
looks like it should be compatible with our cars.
http://www.raptorperformance.com/

roy@gambitmotorsport · 08-23-2007, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

listen to the motor.....

Gotta agree!

Dr_Dirt · 08-23-2007, 08:41 AM

When the valves start to float its time to shift

Garrett · 08-23-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrodrive

Ok. When I am racing or going fast, I am really paying little attention to the gauges. I am looking for a way to connect a shift light to my car. I am sure I am notthe only one getting a little too far into the RPM range.

Has anybody figured it out yet? Can I take that signal from Proceed somehow?

?????

That is what your ear is for. After you learn your engine you'll be able to tell without a doubt the rpms of your engine by sound.

turbojet3 · 08-23-2007, 09:17 AM

When your racing a Vette with full exhaust you can't hear your engine until
3rd gear.

achien · 08-23-2007, 09:47 AM

Focus on your driving and turn off that CD, Stereo and iPOD!!!!

Serjames · 08-23-2007, 01:36 PM

Actually coming from a car with a shift light I would find this VERY useful...

All you guys who think they shift perfectly everytime are obviously not trying hard enough, either that or you drive around shifting anywhere between 4k and 6k and GUESSING your car is at peak power bc your ear tells you it is...

A scientifically accurate device if I ever came accross one :P

lol

DCJAX · 08-23-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serjames

Actually coming from a car with a shift light I would find this VERY useful...

All you guys who think they shift perfectly everytime are obviously not trying hard enough, either that or you drive around shifting anywhere between 4k and 6k and GUESSING your car is at peak power bc your ear tells you it is...

A scientifically accurate device if I ever came accross one :P

lol

Agreed, a shift light is critical if you really want to squeeze out the right number of RPM before shifting. This car is pretty quiet too, hard to tell by ear.

Jason · 08-23-2007, 05:23 PM

Cut the "ricey" commentary crap out. The OP simply asked if it can be done. Easy as that.

Serjames · 08-23-2007, 05:30 PM

Someone mentioned something coming from the cigarette lighter.

How would this work, is there some sort of fluctuation in voltage or Frequency or something that can be detected. Sorry noob question I'm sure

I'm all up for getting this done if it's that easy.

SJ

judec · 08-23-2007, 05:59 PM

drive a lot and start to feel your car. ears help, but if U dont feel it, dont race and try to stay under 5500 rpm

roy@gambitmotorsport · 08-23-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serjames

Someone mentioned something coming from the cigarette lighter.

How would this work, is there some sort of fluctuation in voltage or Frequency or something that can be detected. Sorry noob question I'm sure

The GTech-Pro picks up changes in the vehicle's electrical system, correlating to RPMs, and even offers shift-light functionality. But, it's been my experience that this is imprecise on the BMW. I think an intercept behind the factory RPM gauge or something at the ECU would be the way to go.

Or - we could train a little mouse with a pen light to sit on the steering column.

Not dissing anyone, just the thought made me laugh...

Serjames · 08-23-2007, 07:07 PM

:P

A mouse with big ears...

SJ

jadeddjay · 08-23-2007, 07:08 PM

how about... a couple wires, one attached to the speedo, another one to where you want the light to come on... wired to a battery and an led

lol

Garrett · 08-23-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbojet3

When your racing a Vette with full exhaust you can't hear your engine until
3rd gear.

??

jadeddjay · 08-23-2007, 07:45 PM

^^by then the vett is far enough away that its noise doesnt drown out the noise of the car lol

zenmaster · 08-23-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy@gambitmotorsport

The GTech-Pro picks up changes in the vehicle's electrical system, correlating to RPMs, and even offers shift-light functionality. But, it's been my experience that this is imprecise on the BMW.

What do you mean?

retrodrive · 08-23-2007, 08:43 PM

The car is quiet and that is concearn to me. Until I get my exhaust, I can not shift precisely at the RPMI want by ear. I really douibt many people can.
My lexus is also inline 6 turbo and its quiet also. Shift light helps a lot when you have a powerband of 8500 RPM.

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retrodrive Lieutenant Colonel 152 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (8)	The car is quiet and that is concearn to me. Until I get my exhaust, I can not shift precisely at the RPMI want by ear. I really douibt many people can. My lexus is also inline 6 turbo and its quiet also. Shift light helps a lot when you have a powerband of 8500 RPM.
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