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Did a bad, bad thing.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
I amazed at the number of people who think that the rev limiter can protect you from this situation....it can't. 70mph shifting into first mechanically requires the motor to spin FAR beyond 6800. When you do this the rev limiter will go crazy, but it can't prevent the motor from doing what the tranny and wheels attached to the concrete demand. You can bend rods, float valves, have valve to piston contact, spin bearings, etc.
Best thing you can do is, if you hear no abnormal noises, just go about your business and monitor the thing. Don't beat on it for a week or so and just regain your confidence. Do not listen to these people that say your rev limiter saves you on that...it does not!
Best thing you can do is, if you hear no abnormal noises, just go about your business and monitor the thing. Don't beat on it for a week or so and just regain your confidence. Do not listen to these people that say your rev limiter saves you on that...it does not!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,275
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From: Camden County NJ
If you don't hear any tapping then I wouldn't suspect any problem. Don't feel bad, I snapped a wrist pin last yr when I over boosted my beast while showing my cousin what a SC 768RWHP is all about...oops! But our smiles where priceless. Hey if you drive hard things are going to happen or you can just let it sit in your garage. Drive it like you stole it!
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Oviedo Florida
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OK OK you have been beat up enough 0n the forum I won't
say anything more than what you have heard-----
Relax and enjoy the ride if you had any problems you would
know by now.
say anything more than what you have heard-----
Relax and enjoy the ride if you had any problems you would
know by now.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,141
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From: Kona, Treasure coast Hawaii, Florida
the red as in over rev?
maybe you should just let her drive you around.
i dont need to drive fast to impress my dates, the car and its lumpy cam does most of the talking. its great because i cant hear my chick blabber the whole night.
maybe you should just let her drive you around. i dont need to drive fast to impress my dates, the car and its lumpy cam does most of the talking. its great because i cant hear my chick blabber the whole night.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 778
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From: Chantilly VA
If it starts and has oil pressure and seems to idle correctly, what the heck, you may not have hurt much. Take it out and if it pulls hard then that would be even better.
Don't let these guys get you down. Anyone can miss a gear.
Don't let these guys get you down. Anyone can miss a gear.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 1
From: Sartell Minnesota
You guys are mean, it can happen 
the 6 speeds row pattern is real tight so i CAN see how it could happen. I think i did it to my '96 Z28 but as soon as i started letting out the clutch i notice the revs coming up to high so i pushed the peddle back in and no ill affect on the car. Haven't done it in the Vette but by then i was very familiar with the Gm 6 speed cars. 
Keep driving it and see how it goes man...
the 6 speeds row pattern is real tight so i CAN see how it could happen. I think i did it to my '96 Z28 but as soon as i started letting out the clutch i notice the revs coming up to high so i pushed the peddle back in and no ill affect on the car. Haven't done it in the Vette but by then i was very familiar with the Gm 6 speed cars. Keep driving it and see how it goes man...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Sartell Minnesota
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Plymouth Wisconsin
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while its funny,i wont rag on you. I've been in similar situations except with my motorcycle and doing a rolling endo. live and learn. no harm done. and shes cute (for being older) haha.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 628
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From: Columbia SC
With the C5's hopelessly crappy manual shifting I always wonder what gear I'm going to wind up in when I shift. Going for 4th? Might hit 2nd, might hit 6th. Downshifting to 3rd? Did I make it or am I going into 5th or 1st?
And yeah, I can drive a manual. Have since the 1960s, drag-raced all kinds of gearboxes. C5 manuals are the WORST-shifting manual I've ever used, except maybe for an out-of-adjustment Pantera. The shifting mars the otherwise satisfactory C5 driving experience.
I can see how the designers let the first year or two of C5 production shift that miserably, but why improvements weren't made subsequently is baffling.
And yeah, I can drive a manual. Have since the 1960s, drag-raced all kinds of gearboxes. C5 manuals are the WORST-shifting manual I've ever used, except maybe for an out-of-adjustment Pantera. The shifting mars the otherwise satisfactory C5 driving experience.
I can see how the designers let the first year or two of C5 production shift that miserably, but why improvements weren't made subsequently is baffling.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Willow Springs Ca.
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,060
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From: Pasco WA
Every internal rail transmission I've ever used shifted badly, IMO. There's always a resistance going through the neutral gate that slows down the shift. With my MGW shifter, I have to be extra firm; no granny shifting. I've had four different shifters in my Z, and none of them were as smooth as the old school, external linkage 4-speeds of yore.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 570
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From: Sugar Land Texas
Kinda basic but very well presented info and I found it helpful. He's also a member here.
Ranger Acceleration
I had driven many 3 and 4 speeds but the 6 speed is kinda different. I find that unlike a 3 or 4 speed I have to really think about where I'm placing the shifter. I haven't really missed a shift yet but I always try and center the shifter very quickly so I know where I'm at before I grab the next gear.
Ranger Acceleration
I had driven many 3 and 4 speeds but the 6 speed is kinda different. I find that unlike a 3 or 4 speed I have to really think about where I'm placing the shifter. I haven't really missed a shift yet but I always try and center the shifter very quickly so I know where I'm at before I grab the next gear.
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 14
From: Gig Harbor WA
Yes you can. You can mechanically over-rev.
The rev-limiter only stops you from over-revving with your peddle, but if you down shift to a gear that would put the engine beyond the rev-limiter and let off the clutch, you'll mechanically over-rev and force the engine to a higher RPM.
The rev-limiter only stops you from over-revving with your peddle, but if you down shift to a gear that would put the engine beyond the rev-limiter and let off the clutch, you'll mechanically over-rev and force the engine to a higher RPM.
A missed shift and over-rev took out a rod bearing in my Lola and made expensive noises.....
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 3,617
Likes: 7
From: Virginia
Kinda basic but very well presented info and I found it helpful. He's also a member here.
Ranger Acceleration
Ranger Acceleration
If you haven't ever taken a racing or driving school, you should consider it. They are a load of fun, and, no matter how many you do, you always learn something. Also, consider a different shift ****. I switched mine out to a Momo "ball" type (air race leather) within the first year of ownership. It is the type I prefer and it makes shifting more enjoyable for me.
Best of luck
Last edited by JohnnyB; Apr 11, 2011 at 08:42 PM.