Where does the power go after 40?

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Apr 21, 2008 | 10:26 AM

#21

piperpiperpiper

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My definitions, based on a 0-60 time.

Slow: anything above 10 seconds
Zippy: 8-10 second range
Quick: 6.5-8 second range
Fast: 4-6.5 second range
Holy hell: anything under 4 seconds

So I consider the Fit zippy. Anyone else have a rating system that they use?

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Apr 21, 2008 | 10:29 AM

#22

kndlewis

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Originally Posted by DagerOne

Wait, this implies you have power BEFORE 40.

I was going to explain about middle-age lethargy but I see this thread is about the car!

Apr 21, 2008 | 11:56 AM

#23

tin

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Originally Posted by mahout

I have a sneaking suspicion that you are trying to accelerate in the higher gears. SHIFT DOWN TIL YOUR RPM IS 4500 OR MORE AND SEE IF THAT DOESN'T HELP.The upper two gears are notreal tall, especially if you have an automatic. Auto 3rd is good to 90 mph.
But these other guys are right, too. It ain't no 396 Yenko Chevelle.

90MPH on 3rd? On a MT right? I'm on an AT and it red lined on 3rd at around 50MPH while accelerating one time when I hit the down paddle by mistake. Folks smarter than I on the forum say it was probably a software glitch.

Ok, hold the AT jokes.