How often do you hit the rev limiter?

[epapp]

I think I would put it like this: nailing the throttle 100% from 0 mph and hitting rev limiter is probably 100% load and the worst case in terms of something bad possibly happening and is mostly for Justin beiber and other immature youngins.

The rev limiter behavior I frequently see is slow takeoff rpms up to 4k then giving 100% throttle up to redline and holding throttle at 100% through second and third. Obviously you are going pretty fast by then, but luckily my commute has lots of metering lights and on ramps. It just feels nice to grab those extra few hundred rpms up to the limiter; it's like 'stretching' the legs of the engine..for lack of a better expression

[jb92563]

I hit the limiter now and again in 1st because its geared a bit lower than feels right.

As I have improved in my shifting after driving 6+ months I rarely hit the limiter unless I take it there on purpose.

I read that the 1st gear was set rather low to help with torque on launching since if your tires stick you will accelerate faster with all the available torque from a stop.

I find that true as I like to do max performance takes-offs from a light when Im out front. I find that I am usually across the intersection before the car behind me has even moved 5'. (Yes, I check cross traffic and red light runners carefully before doing so and don't exceed the posted limit by more than 10% in Urban areas)

Having the Rev limiter on shifting up prevents bad over revs but its the downshifts that can drive your revs above the limiter and theres nothing the limiter can do about it. Those are the range 2 revs and are going to effect the engines longevity, and are considered abuse for those buying a pre-owned Boxster.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Having the Rev limiter on shifting up prevents bad over revs but its the downshifts that can drive your revs above the limiter and theres nothing the limiter can do about it. Those are the range 2 revs and are going to effect the engines longevity, and are considered abuse for those buying a pre-owned Boxster.

I wonder, I guess if you were to downshift and force the engine into a Range 2 overrev , if the computer could engage the clutch or apply braking to the wheels to get the revs quickly down, but either of those could cause a crash especially if you were on the track driving at the limit, and I guess engine damage is better than a crash.

There was a video on here I think with someone on the track that was at redline in 4th and then accidentally shifted to 3rd instead of 5th causing an overrev to 10,000 RPM. The voiceover said "Noooooo". I sure hope I never do that...

[woodsman]

Originally Posted by epapp

I think I would put it like this: nailing the throttle 100% from 0 mph and hitting rev limiter is probably 100% load and the worst case in terms of something bad possibly happening and is mostly for Justin beiber and other immature youngins.

The rev limiter behavior I frequently see is slow takeoff rpms up to 4k then giving 100% throttle up to redline and holding throttle at 100% through second and third. Obviously you are going pretty fast by then, but luckily my commute has lots of metering lights and on ramps. It just feels nice to grab those extra few hundred rpms up to the limiter; it's like 'stretching' the legs of the engine..for lack of a better expression

What oil are you using? I hope it's 'super duper stuff'!