Miata Mailing List: July 1998, Message #91

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Hi Lou,

I'm not sure if you mean specifically in a '99 or just the limiter in
general, so...

It doesn't really sound destructive.  I've done this a few times already.
When you hit the limiter, the power drops way down, but the RPMs don't
fall off.  If you're going fast enough, it will tilt you forward in the
seat.  You should definitely do this to see what it's like.  The first
time is scary, but after a few times it's not a big deal (although that
doesn't mean that I would do it routinely).  It occurs at 7200 RPM (in a
'96).  It definitely helps you get good at shifting right at 7000 :)


Erik and Bluebell
'96PEP



> Hi Alessandro;
> 
> I have always been afraid of doing this.  Does it sound destructive when
> the limiter is reached?  What RPM does this occur?
> 
> /Lou
> 
> >----------
> >From: 	Alessandro Di Sciascio[SMTP:adisciascio@dialisdn.com]
> >Sent: 	Wednesday, July 01, 1998 10:36 AM
> >To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> >Subject: 	0-60 in 2nd Gear in a 99...
> >
> >Don't remember who asked...
> >
> >I tried it...
> >
> >no can do...
> >
> >my car will hit the limiter in second at somewhere between 50 and 60...
> >my guess is just slightly above 55... but clearly before hitting 60.
> >
> >.. and yeah I have calibrated my speedo with a recently inspected radar
> >gun, so it should be close to right.
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
> 
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