Rev in Red zone

Matt · 10-24-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Supremo

Thanks Matt.

This is what I hope... I like too much her and I was blaming myself to be stupid and accidentally shift back...

Don't beat yourself up. Trust me, a lot of drivers out there are treating their Z a lot less cautious than you are. Sounds like she's in good hands.

Supremo · 10-24-2009, 04:09 PM

Thanks ChrisSlicks and Matt !

Yes, I keep an eye on her but telling you the truth sometimes I cannot resist to play with her at higher revs - but not 8 000 or similar...

So, It was very good to hear that I did not make a harmful action on her..

Matt · 10-24-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Supremo

Thanks ChrisSlicks and Matt !

Yes, I keep an eye on her but telling you the truth sometimes I cannot resist to play with her at higher revs - but not 8 000 or similar...

So, It was very good to hear that I did not make a harmful action on her..

I have a quite a bit of fun, and I'm still "scared" to go over 5k rpm. Once I hit a few hundred miles, I'll let loose a little more.

Supremo · 10-24-2009, 04:18 PM

So, you are even more careful than me ! I cannot resist unfortunately... BUt the 7500 rpm for me an important barrier not to be over, however I guessed that even 8000 is not harmful as Chris stated...

Supremo · 10-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Understood, yours is so new !!! Now it is obvious why you are careful...

nicknick · 10-25-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Supremo

So, you are even more careful than me ! I cannot resist unfortunately... BUt the 7500 rpm for me an important barrier not to be over, however I guessed that even 8000 is not harmful as Chris stated...

The redline is there for a reason. Does the computer record this, if so could the dealer use it to void your warrantly? additionally isn't there a rev limiter on this car?

junior_jam · 10-24-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I have a quite a bit of fun, and I'm still "scared" to go over 5k rpm. Once I hit a few hundred miles, I'll let loose a little more.

Not that you have to break it in properly, but the owner's manual says to not go above 4k RPM until you hit 1200 miles.

Matt · 10-24-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

Not that you have to break it in properly, but the owner's manual says to not go above 4k RPM until you hit 1200 miles.

Exactly my point. I've drifted into the low 4k's, but nothing higher than 4.5k RPM. From what I've been told, as long as you're not "dogging" the car, drive it like you would normally as soon as you get it. After 500 miles or so, I'll start easing her into the 5's and 6's every now and then, but I don't plan on treating the car bad before or after 1200 miles.

Don't want to turn this into another "to break-in or not break-in" thread.

10-24-2009, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Supremo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hungary Posts: 14 Drives: NIssan -2009 - 370Z Rep Power: 17	Thanks ChrisSlicks and Matt ! Yes, I keep an eye on her but telling you the truth sometimes I cannot resist to play with her at higher revs - but not 8 000 or similar... So, It was very good to hear that I did not make a harmful action on her..

10-24-2009, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Supremo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hungary Posts: 14 Drives: NIssan -2009 - 370Z Rep Power: 17	So, you are even more careful than me ! I cannot resist unfortunately... BUt the 7500 rpm for me an important barrier not to be over, however I guessed that even 8000 is not harmful as Chris stated...

10-24-2009, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Supremo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hungary Posts: 14 Drives: NIssan -2009 - 370Z Rep Power: 17	Understood, yours is so new !!! Now it is obvious why you are careful...