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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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well my crazy cousin decided to hold the brake and gas it up to 4-5k with vdc on for about 2 sec, will that do anydamage to the car? but he didn't launch the car
 

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I am guessing your cars automatic. People usually launch the car from only 2k. Higher RPM will just put more strain on your car. For short periods of time its ok. but don't keep doing it for no reason.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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...I could understand that if you were trying to do a massive burn out or something... but with the VDC on???
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Your cousin is a dumba$$
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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He wasn't the first and won't be the last.

Tell him to pick a cheaper car to beat on.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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if you can trans brake your auto above 2500 rpm YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dream
Your cousin is a dumba$$
i know, and plus he let the vdc on....
 
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no matter what if you held onto both..there's NO REASOn or EXPLAINATION for having the VDC on or even doing ANY of this in the first place?
 
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