Don't feel bad..... a lot of us have done the same thing.....

Might not be taking it to 9k.... but any attempt at vtec without 3 bars on the temp gauge will cause what yoou experienced.

 

While flaming/sarcasm is probalby not necessary, a little hazing is expected, when this is actually a question that gets asked quite often. I'm thinking of adding it to my list of questions in my sig. If you'd read the FAQ's listed in this forum, you'd have found the answer without having to even made this post.

In all honesty, NO car should ever be driven hard before having a chance to properly warm up. S2000 or other. But especially the S2000.

 

I never hit the cold temp rev limiter, but it takes practically no time at all for the car to fully warm up to three bars (on an '03). It takes me about one city block's driving distance to get there, provided I do it during spring or summer.

 

you have to remember that although the coolant/water temp is at normal operating conditions, the engine oil takes a longer time to warm up. you also have to consider the time it takes for the entire drivetrain to warm up (from tranny to rear differential and everything in between).

 

I'm just happy I don't have to sell the S. I was already looking at the 03 Cobras.

 

Yes, I am aware of that. Then again, I don't VTEC during my commute in the morning with the kid in the car.

 

My kid begs me to vtec

 

Mine will do it soon too. The problem is with the local traffic. I can VTEC the car as long as I keep it in 1st gear.

 

Agree here. It will VTEC a little before three bars at about "2 and 3/4 bars" but I wait until three to be safe.

If you have been on two for a while and try to VTEC before three it might VTEC, it might not.

The coolant temperature at which it will VTEC is known by the computer, but it hits that temp before the threshold of activating the third bar on the dash.

 

poor little engine internals