Hit the Rev Limiter

[lexuspilot]

As long as it was on the upshift and not the downshift you are okay. Which, I guess it was since you said it bounced off redline.

[Brucelee]

"So long as the engine is in good tune and overall good shape, and your oil & coolant levels are good, you can bounce off the Rev Limiter all day":

Well, not really. I can think of several negatives here:

1-Even if you engine doesn't blow at that time, you are shortening your overall engine life. Wasting tons of gas too!

2-Each trip to the rev limiter is recorded by the ECU. This is read when you get your car serviced at Porsche and if you are under warranty, can SOMETIMES be used to deny an engine warranty claim. The data becomes part of your PERMANENT RECORD!

3-If you are going this fast all the time, the Police and the local tire dealer will be your best friends!

Happy motoring!

[Rail26]

I rarely engage in that type of driving, in fact, I was trying to merge on the highway and wasn't paying attention to what gear I was in because an 18 wheeler was trying to be a funny guy and not let me on. Anyway, I hit the gas not realizing what gear I was in and hit the limiter.

I am very conscious about my driving style because I DO NOT want to be one of those horror stories where Porsche decides not to honor its warranty.

[Brucelee]

Sounds very sensible to me!

Good driving!

Originally Posted by Rail26

I rarely engage in that type of driving, in fact, I was trying to merge on the highway and wasn't paying attention to what gear I was in because an 18 wheeler was trying to be a funny guy and not let me on. Anyway, I hit the gas not realizing what gear I was in and hit the limiter.

I am very conscious about my driving style because I DO NOT want to be one of those horror stories where Porsche decides not to honor its warranty.