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Old 06-03-2012, 12:31 AM   #1
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Missed 3rd on wot pull!!!

Like title says. Missed 3rd on wot and hit the rev limiter. I'm sure it'll happen more, but should everything b ok?
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:32 AM   #2
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That's why there is a rev limiter to prevent damage from over revving. Just don't do it again or your engine might self destruct.
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:33 AM   #3
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lol you're fine.
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:33 AM   #4
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That's why there is a rev limiter just don't do it again or your engine might self destruct.
Wow man you got lucky this time. Next time shit gointa EXPLODE.

You're fine bro.

When I am doing a burn out (you know wasting my expensive pirellis) I sometimes forget that you still need to shift lol.
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:34 AM   #5
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:35 AM   #6
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Did that once. buzz killington moment.
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:38 AM   #7
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U all are right. That's why there's a rev limiter. Just needed some reassurance lol
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:38 AM   #8
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You can over-rev on a downshift....but not in neutral...
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:57 AM   #9
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You can over-rev on a downshift....but not in neutral...
I hit my RL all the time...just annoying is all. Dont expect to hit it because it comes up so fast.
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Old 06-03-2012, 12:58 AM   #10
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You're good. lol.

Just funny that this happens.
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Old 06-03-2012, 01:00 AM   #11
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Do any of u guys powershift without letting out on the gas. < little clue on how I hit the RL lol
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Old 06-03-2012, 01:02 AM   #12
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Powershifting is technically without using a clutch and shifting based upon matching the revs to where the throw is.
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Old 06-03-2012, 01:04 AM   #13
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I power shift every gear. Stay on the gas, tap the button, and off to the next gear i go! Oh wait.......
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Old 06-03-2012, 01:05 AM   #14
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Powershifting is technically without using a clutch and shifting based upon matching the revs to where the throw is.
Oh ok, gotcha.
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