How many have hit the rev limiter?
03-06-2007, 04:48 PM
#11
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RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
I used to hit it quite often when I first got the car. These engines run very smooth at the higher RPM's and feel like she is just hitting her stride at about 6000 rpm.
03-06-2007, 04:50 PM
#12
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Location: Orange County, CA
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RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
Hey, I don't have a problem with that- I was just feeling a bit sorry for the poor unsuspecting slob who ends up buying your car after it's been run so hard.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE acceleration too- but wouldn't keep bouncing off the rev-limiter like that in MY baby ("I do it EVERY time I drive").
Personally I would never even CONSIDER buying either a used sports or muscle car for exactly that reason.......
ORIGINAL: Arwing
nope. its my car ill do whatever i want with it.
[sm=trust_me.gif]
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
I hope that you'll take pity on the poor unsuspecting slob who eventually ends up buying your car and will at least give him or her a rock-bottom bargain price.....?
JEEZ...!
ORIGINAL: Arwing
I do every time I drive. At least 6/10 lights I will do it. I bought the car to have fun with, not to baby it.
I do every time I drive. At least 6/10 lights I will do it. I bought the car to have fun with, not to baby it.
I hope that you'll take pity on the poor unsuspecting slob who eventually ends up buying your car and will at least give him or her a rock-bottom bargain price.....?
JEEZ...!
[sm=trust_me.gif]
Hey, I don't have a problem with that- I was just feeling a bit sorry for the poor unsuspecting slob who ends up buying your car after it's been run so hard.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE acceleration too- but wouldn't keep bouncing off the rev-limiter like that in MY baby ("I do it EVERY time I drive").
Personally I would never even CONSIDER buying either a used sports or muscle car for exactly that reason.......
i hope...[>:]
03-06-2007, 04:59 PM
#13
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 983
RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
ORIGINAL: Arwing
well since this is my first car, maybe i just need to get it all out of my system now. and i plan to keep her forever
i hope...[>:]
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
Hey, I don't have a problem with that- I was just feeling a bit sorry for the poor unsuspecting slob who ends up buying your car after it's been run so hard.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE acceleration too- but wouldn't keep bouncing off the rev-limiter like that in MY baby ("I do it EVERY time I drive").
Personally I would never even CONSIDER buying either a used sports or muscle car for exactly that reason.......
ORIGINAL: Arwing
nope. its my car ill do whatever i want with it.
[sm=trust_me.gif]
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
I hope that you'll take pity on the poor unsuspecting slob who eventually ends up buying your car and will at least give him or her a rock-bottom bargain price.....?
JEEZ...!
ORIGINAL: Arwing
I do every time I drive. At least 6/10 lights I will do it. I bought the car to have fun with, not to baby it.
I do every time I drive. At least 6/10 lights I will do it. I bought the car to have fun with, not to baby it.
I hope that you'll take pity on the poor unsuspecting slob who eventually ends up buying your car and will at least give him or her a rock-bottom bargain price.....?
JEEZ...!
[sm=trust_me.gif]
Hey, I don't have a problem with that- I was just feeling a bit sorry for the poor unsuspecting slob who ends up buying your car after it's been run so hard.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE acceleration too- but wouldn't keep bouncing off the rev-limiter like that in MY baby ("I do it EVERY time I drive").
Personally I would never even CONSIDER buying either a used sports or muscle car for exactly that reason.......
i hope...[>:]
Nah, I'm afraid you'll never get it out of your system unless you start driving a Civic or Prius or some POS like that.
I drove like a maniac when I was your age (in my parents' 1967 289 Stang), and still DO when conditions permit (dry roads with no other traffic or sidestreets).
I plan on keeping mine "forever" too- or at least till ONE of us croaks......
03-06-2007, 05:08 PM
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: OK
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RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
Was practicing launches this weekend on hwy entrance ramps. LOL......couldn't figure out what the flickering light was and realized what a dumbass I was.....TCS. Took it off the next ramp and oops hit the rev limiter with excessive wheel spin Dang, an agressive launch is touchy with these things.
Dang, an agressive launch is touchy with these things.
03-06-2007, 05:46 PM
#17
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Location: NY
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RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
ORIGINAL: Brute03
bouncing off the limiter a few timeswon't hurt a damn thing, well not unless you're boosted or spraying that is
bouncing off the limiter a few timeswon't hurt a damn thing, well not unless you're boosted or spraying that is
Hitting the rev limiter is 1 thing, not gonna hurt unless you hold it there. Engine goes lean & detonation happens, rough on the valve-train.
03-06-2007, 05:50 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 619
RE: How many have hit the rev limiter?
I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you happen to be racing a WS6 T/A when it happens. That's when it happened to me the first time in my '05 GT manual. Hit the limiter in both 1st and 2nd. Really puts a cramp in your style when you're losing seconds because of missed shifts and hitting the limiter. Had to give that race to the T/A.
You're right LUGNUT! She does seem to be hitting her stride around 6000.
Haven't had any problems in my auto. But, I raised the limiter right away in this one.
You're right LUGNUT! She does seem to be hitting her stride around 6000.
Haven't had any problems in my auto. But, I raised the limiter right away in this one.
