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MichaelJohn · 05-16-2014, 04:21 PM

I doubt that you could even hit 40 in first gear, I think the manual has the max at 39. The fuel cut-off is there to prevent over-revving - I have hit it many times as I'm sure many of us have. I wouldn't worry about it.

05-16-2014, 04:21 PM	#4
MichaelJohn First Lieutenant 88 Rep 311 Posts Drives: BMW i8, Kia EV6 GT Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I doubt that you could even hit 40 in first gear, I think the manual has the max at 39. The fuel cut-off is there to prevent over-revving - I have hit it many times as I'm sure many of us have. I wouldn't worry about it.
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