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    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactually....

    if you have an automatic, dont rev it in park or neutral, as this can cause catostrophic damage to the transmission.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillionPa
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactually....

    if you have an automatic, dont rev it in park or neutral, as this can cause catostrophic damage to the transmission.

    So while you are in Drive, with the hood open, have a friend stand on the fender of the car while you accelerate at full throttle?
    [1994 530i/5-Speed]

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    sounds like a great way of getting into the darwin awards for 06
    Quote Originally Posted by Fetch
    So while you are in Drive, with the hood open, have a friend stand on the fender of the car while you accelerate at full throttle?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillionPa
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactually....

    if you have an automatic, dont rev it in park or neutral, as this can cause catostrophic damage to the transmission.
    Wellllll.........

    I didn't mean it like he was going to let it rev for a half-hour or something. Just to see if the engine rocks in the bay.
    '95 540iA ~212k

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