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Jazzy Jase · Sep 29th, 2002, 06:02 AM

Last night I overtook a slower moving car. I was in first gear (yes THAT slow). As I floored it, I indicated to go around him and somehow managed to turn my lights off. In my panic to turn them back on I forgot to change gear and the car hit the revlimiter for a couple of seconds.

I am hoping the revlimiter is there to stop any damage being done. The car is run-in with 2500 miles on it.

Big Al · Sep 29th, 2002, 06:55 AM

There is nothing to compare with blind terror to sharpen up your senses is there ?
I doubt that you have damaged your engine it is pretty tough
with it`s drop forged steel crankshaft , forged con rods ,
oil cooled pistons , etc .
I suggest a relaxing cup of hot chocolate , and eat more carrots .
PS go well don`t they !

angrybeats · Sep 29th, 2002, 07:07 AM

Don't worry thats what the rev-limiter is for.

Done 17k in my Cooper and the rev limiter gives me a nudge to change gear

,get my Cooper S 2nd October and look forward to the more relaxing drive.

BruceK · Sep 29th, 2002, 07:08 AM

Don't worry about it at all - that's why there is a rev limiter, so you can't damage your engine by overreving. Obviously you should try to avoid a habit of driving where you bounce off of the revlimiter, but finding it once or twice on accident you've got nothing to be concerned about.

(Not to say that you couldn't overrev on downshifting, say from 4th to 1st - which could damage your engine

)

noahe · Sep 29th, 2002, 10:53 AM

I agree with Bruce, the Rev Limiter would prevent you from sustained harmful over-revs that could overcome your valve springs and float a valve, burning it, or worse causing it to strike something at high velocity. But this safety device only stops the engine from doing this to it's self.

If you were to dump the clutch in a gear too short for the engine's max RPM, then the inertia of the car, through the grip of the wheels, through the transmisson, would happily blow up your engine.

The factory rev-limiters are often set at a conservative number, so that when all the rev limiters are set, they cover all examples of produced engines, throughout their useful lives. So, your rev limiter is designed to protect an engine comming from the factory that met the minimum specifications, and is XX years or XXX,XXX km old.

Don't make a habit of this, but you're fine.

P.S. The MINI's computer recorded this stunt, and the dealer will know the max RPM you hit now.

ficcion · Sep 29th, 2002, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cooper_S
Last night I overtook a slower moving car. I was in first gear (yes THAT slow). As I floored it, I indicated to go around him and somehow managed to turn my lights off. In my panic to turn them back on I forgot to change gear and the car hit the revlimiter for a couple of seconds.

I am hoping the revlimiter is there to stop any damage being done. The car is run-in with 2500 miles on it.

Went on a drive today with some fellow MCS's. Probably hit the rev limiter 5-8 times cooking through the twisties.

That's what she's there for

Mugami · Oct 1st, 2002, 07:59 PM

Take it from me it shouldnt hurt it. Been doing some drag racing with mine for a bit now and yes I hit the rev limiter quite often. got 20k on my MCS now not a hint of problems. Did my second Oil change and no signs of abnormal wear (no visable metal shavings). Compression check shows near identical to new within 2lbs give or take. I dont have a dyno so I cant tell hp diff. ET's are still in the same range 14.9-15.2. just my 2cw

Big_H · Oct 7th, 2002, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe

P.S. The MINI's computer recorded this stunt, and the dealer will know the max RPM you hit now.

Big brother is watching what I do? So if I accidentally exceed the run in revs during the run in period and get some engine problem later on, the dealer can fob me off with the 'exceeded the documented RPM, your own fault' ploy?!?

COOPERation · Oct 7th, 2002, 08:27 AM

Me thinks you should worry more about how you were able to turn your lights off by using the turn signal...don't twist the stalk...now practice...right, now left...again...

6f7 · Oct 7th, 2002, 11:02 AM

At what RPM does the limiter kick in?

James Haigh · Oct 7th, 2002, 11:56 AM

MiNiGuY · Oct 7th, 2002, 06:56 PM

Cooper S,

You may have done some serious long term damage there mate.
And it wont be covered under warranty either, just like noahe said.

Had you though didn't I!!

Sep 29th, 2002, 06:02 AM	#1
Jazzy Jase Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 08:59 AM Posts: 432 Offline	Have I damaged my engine? Last night I overtook a slower moving car. I was in first gear (yes THAT slow). As I floored it, I indicated to go around him and somehow managed to turn my lights off. In my panic to turn them back on I forgot to change gear and the car hit the revlimiter for a couple of seconds. I am hoping the revlimiter is there to stop any damage being done. The car is run-in with 2500 miles on it.

Sep 29th, 2002, 06:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Big Al MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hemel Hempstead UK Local Time: 08:59 AM Posts: 81 Offline	There is nothing to compare with blind terror to sharpen up your senses is there ? I doubt that you have damaged your engine it is pretty tough with it`s drop forged steel crankshaft , forged con rods , oil cooled pistons , etc . I suggest a relaxing cup of hot chocolate , and eat more carrots . PS go well don`t they ! Big Al

Sep 29th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:59 AM Posts: 134 Offline	Don't worry thats what the rev-limiter is for. Done 17k in my Cooper and the rev limiter gives me a nudge to change gear ,get my Cooper S 2nd October and look forward to the more relaxing drive. http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

Sep 29th, 2002, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Don't worry about it at all - that's why there is a rev limiter, so you can't damage your engine by overreving. Obviously you should try to avoid a habit of driving where you bounce off of the revlimiter, but finding it once or twice on accident you've got nothing to be concerned about. (Not to say that you couldn't overrev on downshifting, say from 4th to 1st - which could damage your engine ) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Sep 29th, 2002, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 1,638 Offline	I agree with Bruce, the Rev Limiter would prevent you from sustained harmful over-revs that could overcome your valve springs and float a valve, burning it, or worse causing it to strike something at high velocity. But this safety device only stops the engine from doing this to it's self. If you were to dump the clutch in a gear too short for the engine's max RPM, then the inertia of the car, through the grip of the wheels, through the transmisson, would happily blow up your engine. The factory rev-limiters are often set at a conservative number, so that when all the rev limiters are set, they cover all examples of produced engines, throughout their useful lives. So, your rev limiter is designed to protect an engine comming from the factory that met the minimum specifications, and is XX years or XXX,XXX km old. Don't make a habit of this, but you're fine. P.S. The MINI's computer recorded this stunt, and the dealer will know the max RPM you hit now. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

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Sep 29th, 2002, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
ficcion MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, CO Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 194 Offline	Re: Have I damaged my engine? Quote: Originally posted by Cooper_S Last night I overtook a slower moving car. I was in first gear (yes THAT slow). As I floored it, I indicated to go around him and somehow managed to turn my lights off. In my panic to turn them back on I forgot to change gear and the car hit the revlimiter for a couple of seconds. I am hoping the revlimiter is there to stop any damage being done. The car is run-in with 2500 miles on it. Went on a drive today with some fellow MCS's. Probably hit the rev limiter 5-8 times cooking through the twisties. That's what she's there for Chili Red S Borla exhaust Madness Intake 16x7 Rota Circuit 8 Falken Azenis

Oct 1st, 2002, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Take it from me it shouldnt hurt it. Been doing some drag racing with mine for a bit now and yes I hit the rev limiter quite often. got 20k on my MCS now not a hint of problems. Did my second Oil change and no signs of abnormal wear (no visable metal shavings). Compression check shows near identical to new within 2lbs give or take. I dont have a dyno so I cant tell hp diff. ET's are still in the same range 14.9-15.2. just my 2cw 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Oct 7th, 2002, 08:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Big_H MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ooop North Local Time: 08:59 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe P.S. The MINI's computer recorded this stunt, and the dealer will know the max RPM you hit now. Big brother is watching what I do? So if I accidentally exceed the run in revs during the run in period and get some engine problem later on, the dealer can fob me off with the 'exceeded the documented RPM, your own fault' ploy?!?

Oct 7th, 2002, 08:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 1,400 Offline	Me thinks you should worry more about how you were able to turn your lights off by using the turn signal...don't twist the stalk...now practice...right, now left...again...

Oct 7th, 2002, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
6f7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 264 Offline	At what RPM does the limiter kick in?

Oct 7th, 2002, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
James Haigh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sheffield, U.K Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 230 Offline	6800 DS/Black Cooper S, Chilli pack, Full leather, Climate DSC, Clear lights and 212 ponies Hartge kit.

Oct 7th, 2002, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiNiGuY MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:59 AM Posts: 808 Offline	over rev Cooper S, You may have done some serious long term damage there mate. And it wont be covered under warranty either, just like noahe said. Had you though didn't I!!

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