C6 6 speed automatic Rev Limiter
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Heel & Toe
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C6 6 speed automatic Rev Limiter
I hate the fact that I can't rev the engine over 4000 rpm in park or neutral. I put straight pipes on the car and when I rev it it sounds like it's dying for fuel when it hits 4K.
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
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I hate the fact that I can't rev the engine over 4000 rpm in park or neutral. I put straight pipes on the car and when I rev it it sounds like it's dying for fuel when it hits 4K.
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
I've never heard of this... my 2006 6-speed manual has no trouble revving all the way up when the clutch is depressed. Must be an 'automatic trans' deal.
I don't know if using a Predator or other tuner would help this issue or not.
Good luck,
Kent
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From: Valencia Ca
I hate the fact that I can't rev the engine over 4000 rpm in park or neutral. I put straight pipes on the car and when I rev it it sounds like it's dying for fuel when it hits 4K.
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
Simple fix...have someone with HP Tuners change the limits....if you were here, I'd do it for you...sorry
Former Vendor
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From: Valencia Ca
only on the A6...the M6 is not limited to 4k in neutral
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I think the rev limiter on Mine should be 200 over at the max rpm's.
Thanks
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I hate the fact that I can't rev the engine over 4000 rpm in park or neutral. I put straight pipes on the car and when I rev it it sounds like it's dying for fuel when it hits 4K.
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
Has anyone disconnected the rev limiter and if so please tell me how to do it. My wife is embarassed when a Mustang pulls up next to us and revs their motor and I just avoid the embarassment of revving ours.
HELP!!! I hate this!
Stephen
2006 Triple Silver Convertible
1. Totally ignore them. You can still sneak a peak to see their frustation if you're wearing sunglasses.
2. Casually glance and smile
the "you gotta be kidding, I'd whip your a--" smile.3. Laugh hysterically
and point at their car.4. Appear to be excited
and preparing to race.5. Give them a
and then revert to #1.When using the #1 method, try a rapid start halfway accross the intersection when they least expect it, then let off and drive like a normal person.
If you line up again use the #2, 3, or 4 approach.If using #2, 3, or 4, or any combination, practice self-control to the max and watch them roar away making a fool of themselves
while you slowly motor on.
You could also get your wife to flirt
with them while you use #1. That distracts them tremendously.You'll have more fun (and using less gas) this way than playing their game.
Melting Slicks
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
Just about all automatic equipped cars have a 4k rev limiter in PARK. It's so overzealous owners don't free rev the engine to death.
All the revving you'll need should be done once the light turns green. Then I'm sure your wife wont be embarrassed. As for the Mustang owner.......
All the revving you'll need should be done once the light turns green. Then I'm sure your wife wont be embarrassed. As for the Mustang owner.......
Burning Brakes
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From: Santa Clarita California
I read a post here a while back that mentioned some guy who would do very bad things to rental cars. One of which was to go out on a cold morning and put the gas peddle to the floor then start it. 
I love the sound of an engine bouncing off the rev limiter in the morning. Never buy a used rental car or maybe any used car for that matter.
I love the sound of an engine bouncing off the rev limiter in the morning. Never buy a used rental car or maybe any used car for that matter.
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