nixy Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 ah, possibly......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 sorry to revive this again but some people say all that happens with this is that the annoying red light comes on and others seem to be saying that an actual limiter kicks in when you hit it. The reason I ask is that I was overtaking something in third yesterday and I was looking at the road not the dials for obvious reasons and then all of a sudden the car felt a bit jerky but was fine when I changed up a gear. Sounds like you hit the 6500 'limiter' built in by Nissan for your car. However, the red light comes on at whatever 'limit' you choose to dial in on the 'up-shift indicator' - you could set it as low as 2000rpm if you wanted but it will not affect the car's built in limiter. I have my red light set at 6500rpm which is 100rpm below Nissan's recommended change up for my 2006 ZED, so as to get the best torque (grunt!) from the engine although the built in limiter dosen't kick in until 7000rpm. You have probably noticed the light flashes before it is constant at the dialled in limit, which I personally find more eye-catching to help warn of a change up when the engine note is being drowned by other noise (Usually Mrs E shouting at me to slow down ). I did make a lot of use of the change-up light in my current ZED (bought new), gradually increasing the limit from under the 4000rpm Nissan say for the running-in period, and then upwards in incremental periods afterwards. Many say running-in is not necessary and they may well be right, but I would rather not put undue strain on a new engine unnecessarily in the early part of its life, as well as other components in the car such as the gearbox and brakes. I my present ZED and may well keep it more than the 3 years I normally keep a car hence I have been particular about its early life. To be honest, the light is bit of a gimmick but you will have seen most racing cars use them these days and I guess Nissan saw the car being used on the track where the light's worth is greater . That is something I plan to test in due course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! Try hitting the limiter in a lambo! The engine cuts out totally irrespective of what speed your doing so lights go out and power steering non existent and there is no flashing light indicator either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! Try hitting the limiter in a lambo! The engine cuts out totally irrespective of what speed your doing so lights go out and power steering non existent and there is no flashing light indicator either No worries Sarnie - all quite normal for Italian cars - the electrics doing their own thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! Try hitting the limiter in a lambo! The engine cuts out totally irrespective of what speed your doing so lights go out and power steering non existent and there is no flashing light indicator either No worries Sarnie - all quite normal for Italian cars - the electrics doing their own thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 probably hit the maximum rev limit of the engine Do that in mine and you know about it. I wouldn't call it jerky - more like hitting a wall! Try hitting the limiter in a lambo! The engine cuts out totally irrespective of what speed your doing so lights go out and power steering non existent and there is no flashing light indicator either That can't be right! Have you spoken to your dealer about it? So you're giving it beans with a 911 Turbo nailed to your ass, hold the gear too long and next thing the Porker driver's in the car with you.... Sounds positively lethal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 SO thats why you didnt take it right to the limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Apparently 'They all do it' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Strange, nice and safe for overtaking then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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