gti6 high rpm flat spot

[Moonwalker]

A stock GTi6 will not hit the limiter in 6th, 100%. You'd need a massive down hill section at least!

I kind of thought that! The Gti 6 is geared totally different to any car that I've driven, I can do 30mph in 6th! lol!

[Niall]

A stock GTi6 will not hit the limiter in 6th, 100%. You'd need a massive down hill section at least!

It gets bloody close though
And bloody scary!!

[aaddzz123]

Out of curiosity what does the speed in 6th gear top out at with the standard limiter? Anyone know? A friend of mine had a 410bhp 6 until recently and I'm sure that's been over 160mph.

[RetroPug]

I hit the end of the speedo on the autobahn on a downhill. Couldn't get a totally flat section but generally around the mid 120s to 130 I think but then that's indicated speed rather than actual speed. Don't think you quite hit the limiter, just reach a point where you can't overcome all of the drag forces eg. air resistance, friction, hysteresis in the tyres etc.

[Fooby]

Yeah the power hits its peak at 4.5k and really does tail after 6.5-7 so i wouldn't worry tbh. Theres no need to rag these 6's to the red line!

Shut up Niall,

Yes there is.

[lolsteve]

If you own a petrol and don't take it to the limiter what's the point

[adam b]

I hit the end of the speedo on the autobahn on a downhill. Couldn't get a totally flat section but generally around the mid 120s to 130 I think but then that's indicated speed rather than actual speed. Don't think you quite hit the limiter, just reach a point where you can't overcome all of the drag forces eg. air resistance, friction, hysteresis in the tyres etc.

I saw an indicated 140 in my completely standard rallye on the autobahn. Was then flashed out the way by a diesel touareg.
Hit the limiter when it was a v6 at 142 on satnav, now hits top gear limiter at indicated 134, should be about 126.