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  1. 0-60 freak

    0-60 freak Karting

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    #1 0-60 freak, Jun 17, 2017
    I have a 2017 488gtb, i noticed last night that my engine idol's at 1k rpm and im used to cars at about 700 or so, what is the norm? Thanks!

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  2. Hoagers

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    #2 Hoagers, Jun 17, 2017
    My idol is probably Hugh Hefner
     
  3. Jackp6

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    #3 Jackp6, Jun 17, 2017
    My idol is the pope
     
  4. Hoagers

    Hoagers Karting

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    #4 Hoagers, Jun 17, 2017
    What about Billy Idol?
     
  5. Hoagers

    Hoagers Karting

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    #5 Hoagers, Jun 17, 2017
    BTW Jack - the second commandment talks about not worshiping idols
     
  6. 720

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    #6 720, Jun 17, 2017
    Tough crowd. Are you guys threw?
     
  7. 720

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    #7 720, Jun 17, 2017
    When I start my Speciale when the engine is cold it idles at about 1,400 RPMs for a minute or so, then it drops down to 1000 RPMs (I think). It's my understanding that when the engine is cold the faster idle uses more fuel in order to heat the cats up faster.

     
  8. 0-60 freak

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    #8 0-60 freak, Jun 17, 2017
    Lol... I get it guys, that is the downside of using your talk text feature on your phone without proofreading. So let me correct it and maybe I can get some solid answers :) (idle)

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  9. Llenroc

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    #9 Llenroc, Jun 17, 2017
    Did you have the A/C on? A lot of engines are programmed to run a few hundred rpm higher when it is on. My 348, 512tr and 458 all do/did this.
     
  10. 0-60 freak

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    #10 0-60 freak, Jun 18, 2017
    Yes, ac was on

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  11. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #11 AlfistaPortoghese, Jun 18, 2017
    From my personal experience:

    If car cold: idle well above 1.000rpm.

    If car warm and neutral with AC off: around 700rpm.

    If car stationary with gear engaged: slightly higher rpm (maybe 800rpm)

    If car stationary and neutral with AC on: same as above.

    If car stationary with gear engaged and AC on, on a hot day: nearly 1.000rpm.

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     

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