R50/53 Hit the rev limiter today

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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:08 PM

jibeho

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Hit the rev limiter today

There was some guy in a Mitsubishi convertible that thought he would be better off in front of me. To bad for him

. Anyway I was tacking it out in 2nd then bam it felt like the engine was turned off. I glanced down and saw what I thought was somewhere between 6700 and 7000 on the tach (Yikes) Dam this engine revs fast. I promptly shifted into 3rd and dashed Mr convertibles aspirations.

Apr 23, 2006 | 12:11 PM

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In before the lock

Apr 23, 2006 | 12:13 PM

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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:22 PM

jibeho

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It was a merge and his lane was ending. He must have figured he had the right-away. I was testing the gas pedal at about the same time

Apr 23, 2006 | 12:42 PM

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And why did the Scion think it could beat the MINI?

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Apr 23, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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Apr 23, 2006 | 02:03 PM

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I'm in, but I bet she won't get locked down.

I like the fact that many people underestimate the MINI. It gives you an edge.

Apr 23, 2006 | 02:12 PM

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I like the fact that many people underestimate the MINI. It gives you an edge.

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Apr 23, 2006 | 02:16 PM

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So I've heard that because the throttle is e-gas rather than mechanical linkage the rev limiter just limits throttle to keep it at the rev limit, rather than cutting fuel and having the revs "bounce" at the limit, like mechanical throttle linkages do. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Apr 23, 2006 | 02:30 PM

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Apr 23, 2006 | 03:00 PM

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It was just like a big flat spot. It sure lets you know it is time to upshift. I have driven SB chevys and BB Mopars and I have never felt a power cutoff like this before. I guess I need to be aware of how quick this engine REVs and make it a point to shift about 6200.