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Old 09-09-2006 | 09:31 PM
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hey guys,

Now that my engine is broken in, i was just curious if pushing your your engine to the redline occasionally would have any harm or effect to the reliability of the engine, or transmission.

thanks.
 
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Old 09-09-2006 | 09:36 PM
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If it does, I'm in trouble.
 
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Old 09-09-2006 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by picus112
If it does, I'm in trouble.

LOL, indeed, as would we all ......

Zac, Occasionally 'sampling' redline shouldn't upset anything, bro.

A regular 'whipping' keeps her 'in tune'.

Enjoy that 'sampling' and 'whipping'.......

Colin.
 
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Old 09-09-2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by martino17_1998
hey guys,

Now that my engine is broken in, i was just curious if pushing your your engine to the redline occasionally would have any harm or effect to the reliability of the engine, or transmission.

thanks.
hehehe...
She's not made of cotton candy Zac.
Get out the whip & give her a ride...
 
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Old 09-09-2006 | 11:18 PM
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I think it would be a good thing to redline it once in a while .. especially right after the break in period ... sorta like flushing out the things having built up inside ... whatever analogy one wants to use ...
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 03:28 AM
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I redline at least once a day. No problems so far...

Besides, you should redline once every couple of days to keep the ECU from going into "granny mode". 5000rpm redline would suck.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 05:56 AM
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Redlining keeps the carbon from building up...yeah, that's the ticket. Besides, the G's rev-limiter is great...it's a really soft limiter that doesn't really upset the car too much when you're on it.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 08:18 AM
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If it does, I'm in trouble.
Lots of us are in trouble
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by martino17_1998
hey guys,

Now that my engine is broken in, i was just curious if pushing your your engine to the redline occasionally would have any harm or effect to the reliability of the engine, or transmission.

thanks.
Zac, if your really concerned, ask a local police officer to stay just behind you when you want to redline. That way he'll be able to assist you if you get into any trouble. (hint: when you hit redline, keep it there and say thanks and goodbye to the officer).
The only thing it might harm is your demerit account.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by martino17_1998
hey guys,

Now that my engine is broken in, i was just curious if pushing your your engine to the redline occasionally would have any harm or effect to the reliability of the engine, or transmission.

thanks.
not at all. but if you're not comfortable doing it, we can help you. we're here for you bro.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 01:24 PM
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The only thing i know that is damaging when you redline a lot is seeing the Gas guage go down...=0)
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 04:08 PM
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not at all. but if you're not comfortable doing it, we can help you. we're here for you bro.

LOL I'm there for him too.

Mine just got pushed a bit. Just got back from two days at the track.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 04:25 PM
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Wow, how ironic is this thread. Last night was the first time I pushed my G to the redline since I've had it. Sad, very very sad. It was a sh!tload of fun too. My father was pleasantly surprised at how quick the G is.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 06:44 PM
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Wow, how ironic is this thread. Last night was the first time I pushed my G to the redline since I've had it. Sad, very very sad. It was a sh!tload of fun too. My father was pleasantly surprised at how quick the G is.
Wow, you better not drive with me.
 
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Old 09-10-2006 | 07:00 PM
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Wow, thanks for the responses, i guess i will be taking out the whips every once in a while
 
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