Hitting Rev Limiter....
06-01-2006, 02:55 PM
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I'm too chicken for past 5k, the engine sounds like its gonna blow when its already at 5K 
I need to go test drive an '06 and see what this 5+K "fun" is all about :P haha
I need to go test drive an '06 and see what this 5+K "fun" is all about :P haha
06-01-2006, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LeMansZ33
I was about to say somthing about that, your not supposed to go over 3k RPMs before its 1200 mile mark, for its break in. looks like you might have some problems down the road, maybe not, you'll have to see
06-01-2006, 03:48 PM
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thanks..... i felt pretty dumb when it happened
BTW is it true that black smoke shoots out of your exhaust when you hit the limiter? A fellow member told me thats what happens.
Im happy nothing is wrong with my baby.... will never do that again
BTW is it true that black smoke shoots out of your exhaust when you hit the limiter? A fellow member told me thats what happens.
Im happy nothing is wrong with my baby.... will never do that again
06-01-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Kabs
thanks..... i felt pretty dumb when it happened
BTW is it true that black smoke shoots out of your exhaust when you hit the limiter? A fellow member told me thats what happens.
Im happy nothing is wrong with my baby.... will never do that again
BTW is it true that black smoke shoots out of your exhaust when you hit the limiter? A fellow member told me thats what happens.
Im happy nothing is wrong with my baby.... will never do that again
06-01-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Gcoupin
Are you serious? These motors can rev plenty beyond 7K, atleast 7.8K, these cars are BUILT to be driven hard. Stop pussying it with your Z and drive it like a damn man. I redline gears every day, even the day I drove it out of the dealership. After 1700 miles, my sh*t is running STRONG. At the rev limiter, timing and fuel is cut so dont even worry about it. Of course, holding it at the rev limiter for anything more than 15 seconds can for sure cause damage, but who that is sane enough would do that? Go out, turn vdc off, and f*ckin let it rip man, this threads a damn joke
06-02-2006, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by asianracerchick
i dont know about your rev limiter but here's a pics. of my car redlining at 155 mph!!!!! 
yupz i was the one that was driving (NOT! i wish!
) nah, it wasnt me that was driving, it was my boyfriend ripping the hell out of my Z
06-02-2006, 06:41 AM
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WHAT. . . hit the rev limiter every time you decide to open up your car. It was designed for it, utilize it. Do you ever hear people saying dont redline and S2000?
06-02-2006, 06:45 AM
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After seeing what the Z cars can handle at ZdayZ, I have been hitting rev-limiter every day. If you are going to drive the car like a puss, get a civic. Put the foot to the floor, and listen to the engine sing. These cars are meant to be fun. Just be careful, because with high R's comes speed. Be responsible, we don't need anymore accidents on the streets!
06-08-2006, 09:19 PM
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Kolia, I have finally experienced the "fun" that begins @ 5k lol
Wanted to see and feel what the Z's like, so I went up to about 6300 RPMs in 2nd. Wow, this car feels SO different from 5-6+RPMs. The engine makes a crazy noise when I took it out of gear at this speed..probably should've went into 3rd to slow myself down..
It was fun, but I felt guilty afterwards, lol.
lolWanted to see and feel what the Z's like, so I went up to about 6300 RPMs in 2nd. Wow, this car feels SO different from 5-6+RPMs. The engine makes a crazy noise when I took it out of gear at this speed..probably should've went into 3rd to slow myself down..
It was fun, but I felt guilty afterwards, lol.
06-09-2006, 04:00 AM
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Despite all the hoopla about the Z's torque, its still a high revving V6 engine and the fun really doesnt start until the upper RPM's. Dont be scared to rev it up.