Can\'t rev over 3k standing still?

mike2016 · 08-06-2011, 12:30 AM

Is there a rev limiter or something?

Sean05 · 08-06-2011, 12:32 AM

bro not sure whats wrong with your car... try to be more detail...

half man half amazin · 08-06-2011, 12:35 AM

This only happens when you first start the car, even if you just turned it off, you have to give it about 30 seconds, and use M mode or hit the power button to sharpen the throttle response.

SchnellM3 · 08-06-2011, 09:14 AM

Let it do its thing and warm up for a little. Then in neutral rev it up

stefan · 08-06-2011, 10:15 AM

It's not good to rev into the high rpms without load. It could be protecting itself.

KGB7 · 08-06-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

It's not good to rev into the high rpms without load. It could be protecting itself.

Its protecting it self from light load.

FVM3 · 08-06-2011, 10:50 AM

wait for a while

stefan · 08-06-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGB7

Its protecting it self from light load.

Uh.. yeah actually. Engines are designed to be load bearing. Revs cutout as a safety mechanism. For example, in the E46 M3 you couldn't rev past 6000 in neutral even if it was warm, and that was supported in the owners manual.

mike2016 · 08-06-2011, 02:26 PM

The rev will just stay at 3000 even I floor it.

Yea the car was warm but I turned it off and restarted it.

shamoo · 08-06-2011, 03:14 PM

My 08 will rev higher than 3,000 when idling. I was testing out the LED Performance wheel and I had it set to start blinking at ~4,500. I didn't go much higher than that though so I'm not sure how much higher it would go without load.

ThunderMoose · 08-06-2011, 03:52 PM

The car actually goes a lot faster if you put it another gear besides N

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-06-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

The car actually goes a lot faster if you put it another gear besides N

gthal · 08-06-2011, 04:01 PM

I was sure I read that there was a rev limiter when in neutral of 4,500 RPM or something thereabouts. I can't find the link but am sure I read it... maybe in the manual.

SchnellM3 · 08-06-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gthal

I was sure I read that there was a rev limiter when in neutral of 4,500 RPM or something thereabouts. I can't find the link but am sure I read it... maybe in the manual.

Not unless they changed something....

saeedg48 · 08-06-2011, 05:52 PM

it's rev limited.. not sure to what rpm, i think 7,000..

when getting your car tuned with an aftermarket vender you can ask them to adjust or delete your rev limiter but hey, it's there for a reason.

BobsM3Coupe · 08-06-2011, 05:57 PM

7,000 rpm's (once engine is warmed up) in neutral is correct.

1MOREMOD · 08-06-2011, 06:13 PM

Yeah 3000 isn't right. I installed a new xpipe and reved it up plenty to hear it. Well past 3000 but not to 7000 either. I can't imagine just flooring it in neutral even to try this. Should feel the same as an overrev in gear where it starts cutting out once into the red.

rye m3 · 08-06-2011, 09:28 PM

7k in neutral is crazy, but the car easily revs over 3k. Get the impression you're talking about some unique DCT benefit. My 6 spd will rev way past 3k in neutral.

sard · 08-06-2011, 10:20 PM

Are your car doors closed?

mike2016 · 08-07-2011, 01:51 AM

Yes I was reving with door closed. The engine was fully warmed up too, after driving quite a while.
Mine is a 2011 DCT if it matters.

BMW Fanatic · 08-07-2011, 01:59 AM

Merked M3 · 08-07-2011, 02:20 AM

The engine should be able to rev to 7000 standing still, and even though it's not recommended, you can rev past where the "moving idle" is, even when it's cold. If you are rolling at all, you can redline all the way up to 8300.

I would say your problem doesn't sound normal. I would assume your moving redline is at 8300 but you just can't get there?

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saeedg48 Brigadier General Drives: 08 6MT M3 + 12 CLS63 + 14 M6 C Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Unknown Posts: 3,356 iTrader: (1)	it's rev limited.. not sure to what rpm, i think 7,000.. when getting your car tuned with an aftermarket vender you can ask them to adjust or delete your rev limiter but hey, it's there for a reason. __________________ _______________

08-06-2011, 05:57 PM	#16
BobsM3Coupe Captain Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 862 iTrader: (4)	7,000 rpm's (once engine is warmed up) in neutral is correct.

08-06-2011, 06:13 PM	#17
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,603 iTrader: (3)	Yeah 3000 isn't right. I installed a new xpipe and reved it up plenty to hear it. Well past 3000 but not to 7000 either. I can't imagine just flooring it in neutral even to try this. Should feel the same as an overrev in gear where it starts cutting out once into the red. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|race pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|

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rye m3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 489 iTrader: (2)	7k in neutral is crazy, but the car easily revs over 3k. Get the impression you're talking about some unique DCT benefit. My 6 spd will rev way past 3k in neutral. __________________ E92 M3 MR on Red/Black ZCP Sound Carbon 2007 997S - sold 2003 E46 M3 Steel Grey on Red- sold 1997 E36 M3 Arctic Silver on Black- sold

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Merked M3 First Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 314 iTrader: (0)	The engine should be able to rev to 7000 standing still, and even though it's not recommended, you can rev past where the "moving idle" is, even when it's cold. If you are rolling at all, you can redline all the way up to 8300. I would say your problem doesn't sound normal. I would assume your moving redline is at 8300 but you just can't get there? __________________ Track / Autocross setup: Forgestar F14, w/ Toyo Proxy R888 & RA-1 F: 18x10 et25 285/30/18 (21.8lbs), R: 18x11 et32 305/35/18 (23lbs) 355mm StopTech \| 96 Octane Laguna Seca previous record - 1:49:498

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