1st Time Poster, Redline Question
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1st Time Poster, Redline Question
Hey Guys,
This may be a dumb question to most, but give me a break since its my first post. I own a 06 Grey rx8. I started reading these boards fairly recently, and i've noticed that most people advocate redlining because its good for the engine. I've never redlined mine. Do you just turn the car on, leave it on neutral and hit the gas or do you redline at 5th or 6th gear??
This may be a dumb question to most, but give me a break since its my first post. I own a 06 Grey rx8. I started reading these boards fairly recently, and i've noticed that most people advocate redlining because its good for the engine. I've never redlined mine. Do you just turn the car on, leave it on neutral and hit the gas or do you redline at 5th or 6th gear??
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Redline through lower gears. Not all the time but atleast twice a day. Dont redline 5th/6th because then you would be well over the speed limit. Redlining in neutral wont do much for the engine as there is no load on it.
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Here is a good set of procedures to use every time you drive your car (or any car)
1. Start the car up
2. Give it plenty of time to warm up. This will ensure that the oil and coolant is warm and circulating throughout the engine. (Idle for 3-5 mins (10-15 mins in snow/ice weather)) : (Light driving for the first 10-15mins (30-40mins in snow/ice weather))
3. At least once on your drive, take the car up to redline when accelerating from a stop in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear.
4. Wipe the smile from your face.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as often as you like.
1. Start the car up
2. Give it plenty of time to warm up. This will ensure that the oil and coolant is warm and circulating throughout the engine. (Idle for 3-5 mins (10-15 mins in snow/ice weather)) : (Light driving for the first 10-15mins (30-40mins in snow/ice weather))
3. At least once on your drive, take the car up to redline when accelerating from a stop in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear.
4. Wipe the smile from your face.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as often as you like.
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Thanks Police,
I appreciate the reply. I'll try redlining today on 3rd gear. I get a little fearful though when i hear the engine revving. I feel as though i'm making it work too hard unnecessarily. Thanks again
I appreciate the reply. I'll try redlining today on 3rd gear. I get a little fearful though when i hear the engine revving. I feel as though i'm making it work too hard unnecessarily. Thanks again
Try redlining 2nd instead, I'm sure you don't have 80+mph speed limits where your at.
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1. Grey = Gray... wtf are people nit-picking that for? drama queens.
2. Redline FTW! Do it in second because as someone already said, if you do it in third you will be doin about 80 or so. IT'S FUN but just watch for police. I've hit 105 in third gear... it's a beautiful thing.
3. As someone else mentioned, the rotary does not in any way shape or form work like a piston (except that it burns gas, O2 to create power) engine. It's made to rev high. I think part of what you should understand is WHY to redline. Doing so blows the carbon and crap out of the engine. Now, you dont want to redline for prolonged periods of time. But don't "bounce" off of the limit either... meaning dont immediately slow down the moment the needle begins to touch red. Give it a moment then ease back down. Also, fuel will cutoff around 9500rpm as i remember. just a little note there for you incase you crank it that high and wonder what happened to the car. It's not permanent and you havent hurt the car (hopefully) but it might scare you the moment it does it your first time.
The rotary is made to be "abused". I put that in quotes because if you were to treat a piston engine the way you can a rotary, it would be considered abusive. For a rotary though, its normal.
One final note: redline will make you smile but it will also eat gas. you've been warned.
2. Redline FTW! Do it in second because as someone already said, if you do it in third you will be doin about 80 or so. IT'S FUN but just watch for police. I've hit 105 in third gear... it's a beautiful thing.
3. As someone else mentioned, the rotary does not in any way shape or form work like a piston (except that it burns gas, O2 to create power) engine. It's made to rev high. I think part of what you should understand is WHY to redline. Doing so blows the carbon and crap out of the engine. Now, you dont want to redline for prolonged periods of time. But don't "bounce" off of the limit either... meaning dont immediately slow down the moment the needle begins to touch red. Give it a moment then ease back down. Also, fuel will cutoff around 9500rpm as i remember. just a little note there for you incase you crank it that high and wonder what happened to the car. It's not permanent and you havent hurt the car (hopefully) but it might scare you the moment it does it your first time.
The rotary is made to be "abused". I put that in quotes because if you were to treat a piston engine the way you can a rotary, it would be considered abusive. For a rotary though, its normal.
One final note: redline will make you smile but it will also eat gas. you've been warned.
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1. Grey = Gray... wtf are people nit-picking that for? drama queens.
2. Redline FTW! Do it in second because as someone already said, if you do it in third you will be doin about 80 or so. IT'S FUN but just watch for police. I've hit 105 in third gear... it's a beautiful thing.
3. As someone else mentioned, the rotary does not in any way shape or form work like a piston (except that it burns gas, O2 to create power) engine. It's made to rev high. I think part of what you should understand is WHY to redline. Doing so blows the carbon and crap out of the engine. Now, you dont want to redline for prolonged periods of time. But don't "bounce" off of the limit either... meaning dont immediately slow down the moment the needle begins to touch red. Give it a moment then ease back down. Also, fuel will cutoff around 9500rpm as i remember. just a little note there for you incase you crank it that high and wonder what happened to the car. It's not permanent and you havent hurt the car (hopefully) but it might scare you the moment it does it your first time.
The rotary is made to be "abused". I put that in quotes because if you were to treat a piston engine the way you can a rotary, it would be considered abusive. For a rotary though, its normal.
One final note: redline will make you smile but it will also eat gas. you've been warned.
2. Redline FTW! Do it in second because as someone already said, if you do it in third you will be doin about 80 or so. IT'S FUN but just watch for police. I've hit 105 in third gear... it's a beautiful thing.
3. As someone else mentioned, the rotary does not in any way shape or form work like a piston (except that it burns gas, O2 to create power) engine. It's made to rev high. I think part of what you should understand is WHY to redline. Doing so blows the carbon and crap out of the engine. Now, you dont want to redline for prolonged periods of time. But don't "bounce" off of the limit either... meaning dont immediately slow down the moment the needle begins to touch red. Give it a moment then ease back down. Also, fuel will cutoff around 9500rpm as i remember. just a little note there for you incase you crank it that high and wonder what happened to the car. It's not permanent and you havent hurt the car (hopefully) but it might scare you the moment it does it your first time.
The rotary is made to be "abused". I put that in quotes because if you were to treat a piston engine the way you can a rotary, it would be considered abusive. For a rotary though, its normal.
One final note: redline will make you smile but it will also eat gas. you've been warned.
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And I don't remember what speed I topped out it when I redlined in 6th gear. Somehow I ended up a few days in the past, though.