How Often Do You Redline?

nusevad · 06-16-2008, 12:33 AM

For the ones that have broken in their cars and has the privilege to shift at redline, how often do you guys do it?

I do it just about everytime I drive, whenever there is a nice open opportunity I will push it, I need to hear the marvelous sound of the engine at 8400 RPMs.

luckistryke · 06-16-2008, 02:12 AM

i push it to 9k everytime i hit the onramp

lucid · 06-16-2008, 06:47 AM

I think you should have an option that reads something like, "whenever road/traffic conditions allow it". A wide open onramp is an opportunity no M3 should turn down!

J08M3 · 06-16-2008, 06:50 AM

I wish I had more chances to redline.... Way to many idiot drivers in my way all summer where I live.

J08M3 · 06-16-2008, 06:51 AM

But I love bringing this engine up to 8,400 rpm it sounds great

AwesomeM3 · 06-16-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

For the ones that have broken in their cars and has the privilege to shift at redline, how often do you guys do it?

Not often enough, but when I do, I'm amazed at the power!

911 Now · 06-16-2008, 06:59 AM

Each time that I drive it. Of course you must turn the stereo all the way down and roll down the windows first!

Davinhci · 06-16-2008, 05:42 PM

Sometimes, not all the time.

RealSanaii · 06-16-2008, 07:07 PM

....need 900 more miles and service before I could do that..

!Xoible · 06-16-2008, 07:21 PM

i always redline

skierman64 · 06-16-2008, 08:14 PM

Not in a few weeks. I do it when there's a need to wind it out.

SS32 · 06-16-2008, 08:40 PM

Whenever I get a chance, but that isn't too often. I shift more around 7k than redline.

sayemthree · 06-16-2008, 10:27 PM

NEVER have.

in my e46 M3 weekly - sometimes daily. on the track....every single time.

Epacy · 06-16-2008, 10:29 PM

I am redlining right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Whenever I get a chance, but that isn't too often. I shift more around 7k than redline.

Should have gone for the C63 if that is the case.

ase2dais · 06-16-2008, 10:35 PM

twice in the 2 yrs I've had my e46 M3

yoyeewee · 06-17-2008, 02:30 AM

although i'm not a M3 owner, i loved winding up the turbos in my 335i. now, i just take it easy.

skierman64 · 06-17-2008, 09:50 AM

Redlining in all but 1st gear is in ticket territory. Perhaps I don't drive the interstate enough, but around where I do most of my driving there isn't a good place to wind it out.

!Xoible · 06-17-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

I am redlining right now.

Should have gone for the C63 if that is the case.

NICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

twice in the 2 yrs I've had my e46 M3

how sad

WhiteKnight · 06-17-2008, 10:30 AM

Just yesterday. Came home from my 1200 service and redlined on 1st gear 5 times. What a HUGE difference in the sound of the car near redline. It sounds a lot meaner. I haven't listened to music in my car for days.

nusevad · 06-17-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteKnight

Just yesterday. Came home from my 1200 service and redlined on 1st gear 5 times. What a HUGE difference in the sound of the car near redline. It sounds a lot meaner. I haven't listened to music in my car for days.

Same, i usually turn the volume down when i let her rip!

SS32 · 06-17-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

I am redlining right now.

Should have gone for the C63 if that is the case.

Ehh, it was the same with my 325. I just love hearing the engine, the speed is a good side benefit.

DJ9 · 06-17-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

A wide open onramp is an opportunity no M3 should turn down!

Absolutely love onramps! Always funny to see cars at speed(60 or 70 mph) on the highway; and the next minute, you're already passing them.

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