172 rev limiter...

[Pillesnoppen]

The redline on my car is at 7200, and the rev limiter comes in at 6800rpm. Is it me or does this sound like French logic here? How am I supposed to drive that on a track day?

Has anyone else had this problem, and do you have any suggestions for a "cure"?

Grateful for any help.

 

[Simon172]

Your car isnt warmed up enough. I think someone once said on here that it was related to the oil temp. Mine does the same until the oil/engine is fully warmed up - usually takes over 10 minutes - even when the needle is half way up the guage.

 

[Pillesnoppen]

Interesting. Ill bear that in mind. It was indeed half way up before I caned it, but Ill let it warm up a bit more next time!

Cheers!

 

[Simon172]

No problem. Its really annoying when you think its warmed up and it isnt and you go to toast someone and the limiter comes on early - those extra 400 rpms really are needed!!!

Any luck with the limiter since you tried warming it more?