Missed shift
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Missed shift
Was out yesterday in my new to me C8. I’ve had the car about a week and had it in manual mode the first time. I missed hitting the paddle thinking I was in auto. Went over redline and engine cut power. I am hoping this is a safeguard built into the car.
I have put in a couple hundred miles since then and no issues.
Anyway not sure if any of you have done this and if you have any input. Or am I the only idiot here? Lol
I have put in a couple hundred miles since then and no issues.
Anyway not sure if any of you have done this and if you have any input. Or am I the only idiot here? Lol
Melting Slicks
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2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Yes, it was the rev-limiter. However, the rev-limiter cuts you off at the actual redline of 6500 rpm. If your car is under 500 miles you should be sticking to the redline shown on the tach of 4500 rpm. So yes, there was potential harm done.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2019
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That's what it's there for. You're fine. Some people bang off the limiter rather than shift in autocross when there is a shift that would be at the end of a straight. It's nothing to worry about at all
