Wrong gear redline

[mvb12]

fitting username too 

[GrayMK5GTI]

If you physically force it past the rev limiter - like changing from 5th into 1st instead of 3rd you WILL cause some damage, the rev limiter will be useless to the mechanical forces of the drivetrain.

Few Civic Type-R drivers did this

[madmangti]

If you physically force it past the rev limiter - like changing from 5th into 1st instead of 3rd you WILL cause some damage, the rev limiter will be useless to the mechanical forces of the drivetrain.

Few Civic Type-R drivers did this

Ok, so when I do go to the garage what should I ask them to check for, if there is any potential damage? However Im still sure I put it into neutral and not 2nd gear, but it still hit into the red line regardless :(

[th3_f15t]

If you'd of damaged something you'd of known about it. If it drives like normal then it's just a close call and a lesson learnt in time. These gearboxes are pretty strong, they take high levels of tuning and daily punishment so the odd slip up isn't much to worry about.

[GrayMK5GTI]

If you physically force it past the rev limiter - like changing from 5th into 1st instead of 3rd you WILL cause some damage, the rev limiter will be useless to the mechanical forces of the drivetrain.

Few Civic Type-R drivers did this

Ok, so when I do go to the garage what should I ask them to check for, if there is any potential damage? However Im still sure I put it into neutral and not 2nd gear, but it still hit into the red line regardless :(

From reading your original post, you put it in neutral rather than a lower gear. As there wasn't any drive forcing the engine beyond the limiter you have got away lightly - basically the limiter saved the engine 

Don't bother taking it to a garage unless you notice something wrong in normal driving

[dansmith180]

As above these gearboxes can take a beating and if yours sounds and feels fine then don't worry, might be worth changing your gearbox oil though since its good to do anyway.