i was just wondering if a missed gear selection could blow your engine? it seems likely that if i was doing 100km/h on a freeway and accidently shift to 1st gear (say i was aiming for 3rd because someone tried to pick on me), the engine would most likely blow. but is there a protection mechanism to stop you from doing this?.
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missed gear selection
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i was just wondering if a missed gear selection could blow your engine? it seems likely that if i was doing 100km/h on a freeway and accidently shift to 1st gear (say i was aiming for 3rd because someone tried to pick on me), the engine would most likely blow. but is there a protection mechanism to stop you from doing this?.
Was a Clio 1.8 16v
Will the g/box let u? I heard that some1 tryed downshifting to 3rd & accidentally put it in 1st and the pistons came through the bonnet!
It is called the "Money Shift" redline it in any gear and drop her down a cog or two. No rev limiter is going to help you there!
Usually the synchros will give you a little warning as they really dont feel up to synchronising things under these conditions but the ham fisted do occasionally find a way of doing the wrong thing and forcing it in. Then Bang!
That is why you are supposed to shift gently. with your fingers or palm..
I saw a F4R engine being open because the owner downshifted like a maniac. Seq gearbox, clio172 from speed circuit racing. too much rpm and valves hit the piston.
on the last trackday in Estoril circuit, a megane downshifted from 5th to 2nd gear (missed 4th gear) and engine blow.
warranty from who??? When its bad use no manufacteur gives warranty.
This things can happen. Just dont get too wild on driving.
