Rev. limiter

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30-06-2010, 08:51 PM
Quatrelle

Rev. limiter

For anyone who didn't already know, the rev limiter kicks in a 5,000rpm.

Been driving our old slow-revving MG for the past fortnight, but in the Passat today I overtook a slow moving lorry, in second, and quickly hit the rev limiter (I'd forgotten how quickly it revs out). At first I didn't realise what it was (sounded like an F1 car going down the pit lane) and wondered if I'd gone into limp mode, so I left it in gear till I was past - bit worrying with a bend coming up.

I would imagine the car behind disappeared in a cloud of black smoke....
30-06-2010, 09:04 PM
johnloaderuk

Re: Rev. limiter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quatrelle

For anyone who didn't already know, the rev limiter kicks in a 5,000rpm.

sounded like an F1 car going down the pit lane

I'm sure the F1 guys wouldn't agree with you Quatrelle. I'm off to Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend and if any of them sound like a Passat TDI hitting the rev limiter I'll be very disapointed :biglaugh:.

My Common Rail red lines at 5000rpm, only been there once to try it, and I won't bother again.
30-06-2010, 10:01 PM
ToMBoY_C

Re: Rev. limiter

Mine dunt rev over 3000rpm (standing) :P
30-06-2010, 10:27 PM
billythetidd

Re: Rev. limiter

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Originally Posted by johnloaderuk

I'm sure the F1 guys wouldn't agree with you Quatrelle. I'm off to Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend and if any of them sound like a Passat TDI hitting the rev limiter I'll be very disapointed :biglaugh:.

My Common Rail red lines at 5000rpm, only been there once to try it, and I won't bother again.

Goodwood, you jammy bugger, lol. Enjoy it matey.

*very jealous forum member*
01-07-2010, 08:43 AM
gamichea

Re: Rev. limiter

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Originally Posted by ToMBoY_C

Mine dunt rev over 3000rpm (standing) :P

Try turning off ESP.
01-07-2010, 09:48 AM
ToMBoY_C

Re: Rev. limiter

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Originally Posted by gamichea

Try turning off ESP.

Ahhh interesting! Is that what it is?
01-07-2010, 01:10 PM
Quatrelle

Re: Rev. limiter

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnloaderuk

I'm sure the F1 guys wouldn't agree with you Quatrelle. I'm off to Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend and if any of them sound like a Passat TDI hitting the rev limiter I'll be very disapointed :biglaugh:.

Well I did say 'when they're going down the pit lane'.... ;)

One thing's for sure - If it happens when you're overtaking it guarantees a large botty part :aargh4:
01-07-2010, 05:16 PM
Zeb

Re: Rev. limiter

Exactly what my cars does!
01-07-2010, 11:37 PM
martin1810

Re: Rev. limiter

Pd tdi develops maximum power output at 4000 rpm so 5000 rpm is over kill.:D
02-07-2010, 08:33 PM
Quatrelle

Re: Rev. limiter

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin1810

Pd tdi develops maximum power output at 4000 rpm so 5000 rpm is over kill.:D

The extra thou came in very handy - I'd dug a hole for myself!:o
03-07-2010, 09:22 AM
Adrian44

Re: Rev. limiter

Sounds like you needed to do some rapid digging Quatrelle!!