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Keep her above 4000rpm and she'll thank you for it every day. Keep her above 4000rpm and she'll thank you for it every day.
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Old 11-04-2006, 07:00 PM   #1
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Good point. I should have mentioned it's not a good idea to run her above 4000rpm if you're in the break-in period. My manual only says to stay under 4200rpm for the first 1000 miles.
Mine says the first 2000 miles
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Old 11-05-2006, 05:45 AM   #3
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Once again I will calmly state that I have been shifting my Porsches at or near redline since the 70's and I have yet to have an engine problem.

Baby it, it will punish you.
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Once again I will calmly state that I have been shifting my Porsches at or near redline since the 70's and I have yet to have an engine problem.

Baby it, it will punish you.
I am surprised you still have a license.

How does that work in your driveway and garage?
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