Re: Is this a unique problem?

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> Date:          Fri, 08 Nov 1996 20:19:06 -0500
> From:          josh clark <ricky@tech.idt.net>
> To:            scirocco-l@privateI.com
> Subject:       Re: Is this a unique problem?
> Reply-to:      scirocco-l@privateI.com

> Brandon Sommerville wrote:
> > 
> > At 09:31 PM 8/11/96 +-100, you wrote:
> > >>The engine never dies, it just won't rev past whatever point it decides.
> > >
> > >I had an Audi Coupe that did this.  When you get to that 'point' does
> > >it just buck like crazy?  If yes, it's your computer brain.  My Audi would
> > >always cut out at 5800 RPM.
> > >
> > No.  It doesn't buck.  That sounds like bouncing off the rev limiter.  When
> > it happens there is no consistency at what RPM it stops at.  The revs just
> > fall off if I keep it floored.  But restarting the car fixes it.  Kind of
> > nerve wracking doing it on the highway!  :(
> > 
> > There is no consistency to it.
> > 
> > Brandon Sommerville
>  
> Actually Brandon here's the scoop:
> Your Parents and wife were really scared that you might get hurt or even
> killed from driving so fast so they got all of us list guys to figure
> out how to make you stop.  We knew we couldn't convince you so we all
> came over to your house one night and took a hacksaw and cut a few wires
> in the computer.  I hope you don't mind but it's for your own good...=)
> Jay
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