[Alex5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Wha hey, someone got it right.

Yes you can indeed rev the engine to let it warm up quicker. In fact that is exactly what race cars and F1 cars do. Now when i say rev i don't mean sit there blipping the throttle. I mean holding at a continuous higher rev, eg 2000-2500 rpm. The problem only comes when you put load on the engine. Simply running at higher revs will not cause any damage.

Ant, were you referring to my fast-idle warm up habit () there? If it's not bad for the car I will continue to do that, and as the frosty mornings begin it is kind of necessary to warm the car a bit to get the windscreen thawed. As others have mentioned, it's the labouring of the engine bit I have always tried to avoid, hence why I start the car like that. Mind you, since the Janspeed manifold went on I don't think the neighbours are too impressed with me going through my routine at 5.30am when I have to work earlies! And my Milltek catback was so nice and reserved-sounding before