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Old Jun 17, 2024 | 02:03 PM
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Why aren’t I able to rev the engine in neutral? It revs great when you first start the engine, but doesn’t respond when pressing down the gas pedal and neutral. Is that right? Thanks
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Why aren’t I able to rev the engine in neutral? It revs great when you first start the engine, but doesn’t respond when pressing down the gas pedal and neutral. Is that right? Thanks
I think it has to be in gear, foot on the brake, both paddles pulled back.
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I believe you always have to pull in both paddle shifters if you want to rev above 3k. Doesn’t matter if in park or neutral.
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If you want to rev all the way, put car in drive, pull both paddles in (D on the screen will flash) and have at it. Keep in mind if you let go of the paddles while revving it will basically dump the clutch and move forward.
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Originally Posted by jvp
I think it has to be in gear, foot on the brake, both paddles pulled back.
This is it.
If you're in parking lot: Foot on brake (and keep it there, LOL). Put in gear. Pull Paddles. Step on the gas and entertain your friends. Hopefully the engine is up to temp.
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