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Old 04-02-2009 | 09:23 PM
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does anyone else sit in thier car for five minutes while it warms up?

well, do you?
Old 04-02-2009 | 09:24 PM
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maybe like 30 seconds...
Old 04-02-2009 | 09:28 PM
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No.
I just ride it easy (try to stay under 4k RPM) until it warms up.
Old 04-02-2009 | 09:28 PM
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nope. I Idle just long enough to find something good on the radio and off I go. I also stick below 4k RPM until the engine is warmed (just in time for the highway onramp )
Old 04-02-2009 | 09:29 PM
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30 seconds is all you need, beyond that is wasting gas. The only reason for a stationary warm-up is to allow oil pressure to get up to normal. Just drive reasonably until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
Old 04-02-2009 | 09:52 PM
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my car shifts better if i let it idle for a few minutes. im running mt90 in the tranny.

generally, about 30 seconds and im off. i let the rpms drop from 2k to 1.5k.
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:09 PM
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I just drive it easy until the engine hits normal temp, or about 5 mins. Unless it's in the winter at which point, I usually turn the car on and finish a 5 minute something before leaving.
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:39 PM
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well, do you?
I do. Until the temp gauge goes to mid. Everytime.
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:43 PM
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I do. Until the temp gauge goes to mid. Everytime.
im sittin in the same situation.........literally
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:43 PM
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nope. i just use my viper to start my car about 2-3 min before getting in and ride easy for another 2-3 min until it's heated up.




idk why i used that smile..lol.
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:44 PM
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nope, i redline in reverse out my drive way. then i redline thru 1st and 2nd gear thru my street. then i redline it down the hwy while the engine is cold.
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:52 PM
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bad alfy! haha
Old 04-02-2009 | 10:53 PM
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Really? normally i flip my switch, see i have it set up to spray liquid nitrogen directly into the throttle body. i figured if a cai works to increase hp then a freezing air intake should add more right?
Old 04-02-2009 | 11:08 PM
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I redline 7th gear.... Dunno what ya'll are talkin about.
Old 04-02-2009 | 11:12 PM
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Does anyone sit in their car for 5 mins while it warms up and play with themselves ?
Well ........ do you ?
Old 04-02-2009 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
nope, i redline in reverse out my drive way. then i redline thru 1st and 2nd gear thru my street. then i redline it down the hwy while the engine is cold.

Think about it this way....at least you won't get carbon build up
Old 04-02-2009 | 11:13 PM
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Does anyone sit in their car for 5 mins while it warms up and play with themselves ?
Well ........ do you ?
Do it all the time. It's great cuz it leaves time for a 4 minute nap.
Old 04-02-2009 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
Do it all the time. It's great cuz it leaves time for a 4 minute nap.

Old 04-03-2009 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
Do it all the time. It's great cuz it leaves time for a 4 minute nap.
1 minute fap, 4 minute nap... I'll have to try that.
Old 04-03-2009 | 05:32 AM
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Never, but I do keep it under 5k til it warms up.
Old 04-03-2009 | 09:25 AM
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I'll give my car a few minutes to warm-up if its really cold, and then I keep it below 4k rpm's until she's warm. She doesn't shift super smooth when shes really cold.
Old 04-03-2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
Think about it this way....at least you won't get carbon build up [/
lol
Old 04-03-2009 | 12:19 PM
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...maybe not quite 5 min., but a good 2-3.5 . And if it's super cold outside, yeah I'll sit there for about 5 min. I do it religiously...yeah, i'm sure it's a bit overkill..but this is the nicest car i've ever owned and I baby the crap out if it...unit it's warm...after that...GAME ON..MUUUHUUUWHAAAAAAA
Old 04-03-2009 | 12:25 PM
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i wait till its warmed up all the way, i noticed that i save on gas when i do that. plus its less stress on the rotars when their fully warmed up.
Old 04-03-2009 | 12:36 PM
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At warm idle, my oil pressure is 25psi.

On a cold start, it is 75 psi - hardly any flow reaching bearings and oil filter fully bypassed. Not ideal for any engine, I let it warm till the pressure eases to about 60.........


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