06SilverstoneZ

We all know that redlining the car right out the drive way is bad for the engine . When i had my miatas i would drive 7 miles before going over 3000 rpm's . In my Z i drive 10 miles before i go beyond 3k rpm .

How long does everyone else wait before burrying the loud pedal ?

DavesZ#3

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Once the engine has reached normal operating temperature and the oil pressure has dropped to normal, then you're pretty safe in doing just about anything you want.

craigo'sznprgrs

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+1

undrgnd

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I start moving within 1 minute of a cold start. This subject has the same answer no matter which car you drive. When the temp gage is moving up and the oil pressure looks about normal, you drive a little more aggressively. Obviously, when at NOT/NOP, there are no limitations.

ZKansasZ

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Exactly, whoever drives the car to its limit every single time they get into it is freaking stupid and need to walk for the rest of their lives!

Key Of Z

Exactly. Otherwise, you're waiting too long to have fun.

Q45tech

Z8 BMW [and others] have a neat variable tach caution/redline based on coolant temp increments..................for those who can't count or read clock.

350ZTheStandard

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Why would you redline the Z right after start up?? I can't even get to 6700 rpm in 1st or 2nd gear, I can maybe redline in 3rd & 4th gears though.

05 Enthusiast non rev up engine

NoahzBurnt

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the lotus elsie also has a variable redline based on engine temp and other parameters

Zivman

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I watch my water temps. once they get above 120 I pull out of the garage. Once I see water temps above 160 and I see my oil temp gauge start to go up, I get into it slightly, but don't flog the car till I see oil temps at 160