I made the mistake of trying to make a green light by revving up my
>CRV-2004 engine to about 6-7K rpm mark in 1st gear from stop (I have a
>manual 5 speed). 6-7k is slightly above the red line. I didn't have the
>time to change gears. The light was changing. I revved it up to that level
>at a steady pace - I didn't gun it.
I find it difficult to believe that you didn't have time to shift gears.