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Old 07-15-2011, 03:03 PM
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Cool addicted to revving

lately i have been revving my engine alot...i usually shift around 6000 rpm using the paddle shifters. i just love the thrill when all the torque kicks in!
but i heard it could be really bad for ur engine in the long term. anyways, i was wondering has anyone had problems with their engine by revving or
redlining too much and what rpm do u guys usually shift at?

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Old 07-15-2011, 03:43 PM
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Old 07-15-2011, 05:17 PM
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hahahaha good one bro
Old 07-15-2011, 05:28 PM
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me too. I sometimes rev it up to 6-7k before shifting.

my car is leased so I don't really mind long term
Old 07-15-2011, 05:29 PM
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in before the lock!!

btw, cool story bra.

when i'm just driving.. i shift at 3,000-3,500 rpms = cruising mode..
when a G or Z happpens to pass by, when idk when it happens.. i red line.
Old 07-15-2011, 07:30 PM
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I need to do it more often haha. I always shift at 3K-4K RPM. Need to take her a bit higher.
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It doesn't do anything but waste a crapload of gas....at $4+ a gallon, good luck with that s**t
Old 07-15-2011, 08:31 PM
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The torque VQ engines make at around 4200-5000 rpms is just amazing and the noise, dont even get me started.
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3800-5500=Perfect sound, especially if you got a aftermarket exhaust.
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Originally Posted by FM37
It doesn't do anything but waste a crapload of gas....at $4+ a gallon, good luck with that s**t

lmao...its funny when americans cry about their gas prices ...in canada its 95-100 to fill the tank... and the g37s is starting at 49k...dont cry about your prices
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There are a few ppls on here who tracks their g, 5g+ all day long.

As for me, redline on every stop sign 24/7.
Old 07-16-2011, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NYCMaxima
The torque VQ engines make at around 4200-5000 rpms is just amazing and the noise, dont even get me started.
straight up bro...lol...it feels better than having sex when i hit 200 in 5th gear
Old 07-17-2011, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SamZe
straight up bro...lol...it feels better than having sex when i hit 200 in 5th gear
If that feels better than having sex, you ain't doing sex the right way....
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^^^^^Lmao.


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