I used to do this in my auto probe gt back in the day, i know i know, none running exist in the world anymore. But has anyone with our cvt even by accident tried revving in neutral then throwing it in drive? Just curious as to how the belt driven cvt would react attached to all the other electrical components and sensors.

 

Never tried it and being that the cvt transmission is one of the more expensive parts on this car I wouldn't recommend it. It just sounds like trouble to me. But if you have the itch that bad, (NIKE) and let us know how it turns out.

 

Better off holding the brakes down and revving to launch. Otherwise you are going to break something expensive.

 

I agree....I think you will have problems if you do this.

 

Its not a race if anyone feels the need to launch or race save for a GTR or some other real race car because this would probably destroy your car.

 

yeah because neutral bombing an auto trans is reaaaaaaly good for it

 

If someone did this to my Maxima, and I saw them do it, I hate to think how many years I would be in prison for what I would do to them. Might even get me the death sentence.

 

Why not keep the brake pedal down, gas and build up some momentum and let it go?

Or is neutral to D somehow faster?

You have long CVT warranty too so who cares if you blow the CVT

 

I love the responses guys thanks. Anytime i need a good laugh i come here and see whats said lol. I know better than to do it, just wanted to see if anyone else has tried it. The Probe unfortunately was my first car and went through 2 engines and 2 transmissions. But that was 14 years ago (giving out my age i know). I had a 99 camaro once that was accidentally put into reverse while doing 70 on the highway and the car just shut down. Im assuming the cvt on this car is locked down so tight it might do the same thing. Ive come to terms with my max and its true potential and i dont race it, i just really do enjoy driving it. Its at 306/274 right now and im happy with it. Its starting to get cold here in vegas and the max is like, finally. But hoping to keep this car and this cvt for a long time. I watched a video of a company who rebuilds cvts and it was interesting to see how theyre built and utilized. I do see a difference now that i changed the fluid its much quicker off the line. I got 28 mpg my last trip to so. cali so im happy. Well, back to work. Thanks guys for the fun and opinions.

 

brakestands are fine, neutral to drive gives you a huge burnout but absolutely ***** your transmission, one of the worst things you can do

 

And why would I want to do that to my baby??

 

CVT warranty

 

Even with the warranty in place...I would not do this.

 

ive rebuilt transmissions, its easy to see when theyve been abused. wouldnt be surprised if they denied the warranty