30-09-2014, 11:10 AM
My Passat has a throttlebody (just replaced it actually, POS...) and that only closes for 3 seconds before opening again when you turn the key off (it's electronically controlled). 3 seconds might not be enough to kill an over-revving engine. Some other cars might be different.
Current Car: Lexus CT200h 1.8 138, 2013, 19,500 miles
Previous Car: VW Passat 2.0 TDi 140, 2005, 136,000 miles
Previous Car: Peugeot 306 XLdt (stock!), 150,000 miles (I miss this car )
Previous Car: VW Passat 2.0 TDi 140, 2005, 136,000 miles
Previous Car: Peugeot 306 XLdt (stock!), 150,000 miles (I miss this car )