Does this madness ever end?

CrusherM3 · 04-05-2012, 10:59 PM

How many times did you accidently go over 5500 rpms before the 1200 mile break in period?

I'm at 950 miles and I am about to go crazy.

Mike van D · 04-05-2012, 11:05 PM

Once or twice, no harm...won't do anything. Hang in there, the wait is worth it!

CrusherM3 · 04-05-2012, 11:14 PM

Same here...once or twice...but the motor is so responsive in Sport Plus Mode that if you aren't carefull it will get up there very fast.

And then you have to deal with every punk modster out there with half their bullshit hanging on by twist ties wanting to race... bout to lose my mind!!!!

highyo · 04-05-2012, 11:23 PM

patience is a virtue.

CrusherM3 · 04-05-2012, 11:44 PM

So is kicking ass...I think Socrates said that....

tibra1 · 04-05-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CrusherM3

How many times did you accidently go over 5500 rpms before the 1200 mile break in period?

I'm at 950 miles and I am about to go crazy.

Never

CrusherM3 · 04-05-2012, 11:49 PM

Better self control than me...or better pedal control...am I screwed?

BLACK OPS · 04-06-2012, 12:40 AM

Your good. My understanding is after 600 mi your broken in. It's just a number and I'm pretty sure your SA will have nothing to say either.

DARK_M3 · 04-06-2012, 12:58 AM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Several people did that before you while test driving it.

CrusherM3 · 04-06-2012, 01:00 AM

I have a really cool SA...I have dealt with this same dealer for 6 yrs and they have been very cool so far.

I am taking it back in for dark as legal tint...and 1200 mile service....if that ever happens!!!!!

luis_m3 · 04-06-2012, 01:03 AM

Just do it a couple of times... Nothing is going to happen.

VMcV3y · 04-06-2012, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrusherM3

How many times did you accidently go over 5500 rpms before the 1200 mile break in period?

I'm at 950 miles and I am about to go crazy.

Not once. This engine will be p e r f e c t.

sameh · 04-06-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

Just do it a couple of times... Nothing is going to happen.

Just don't inhale.

Wayne R · 04-06-2012, 06:18 AM

Dealer told me that once the engine was at operating temperature, while driving the car, briskly accelerate above 5500 rpm then snap the throttle closed. They said to this several times during the 1200 mile break-in as well as normal driving.

When the 1200-mile service was performed, I was informed that the car's electronics (programming) was taken out of the "break-in" mode? Don't know if this is fact but, the car behaved very different after the 1200 mile service. More responsive it seemed.

bimmerj · 04-06-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrusherM3

How many times did you accidently go over 5500 rpms before the 1200 mile break in period?

I'm at 950 miles and I am about to go crazy.

I had a 2002 M3 that I drove hard the first day I got it. Never had a single problem with it. I sold it to a friend and it sill drives like a dream till today.

Straight Dave · 04-06-2012, 09:32 AM

Its not the 5500 rpm that you should worry about but how you get there

Templar · 04-06-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne R

When the 1200-mile service was performed, I was informed that the car's electronics (programming) was taken out of the "break-in" mode? Don't know if this is fact but, the car behaved very different after the 1200 mile service. More responsive it seemed.

Wayne R · 04-06-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Templar

Yeah, that's what I thought as I left the Dealer. That's how these myths get started.

DesertEagle50 · 04-06-2012, 10:46 AM

I went over once and it broke my rear differential bolt.

Lovegreatcars · 04-06-2012, 10:58 AM

A tech at the dealer I've purchased 4 cars from now told me BS on the breakin, and to drive it like stole it! I didn't, but thats what he said.

Wayne R · 04-06-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by M3crazy

A tech at the dealer I've purchased 4 cars from now told me BS on the breakin, and to drive it like stole it! I didn't, but thats what he said.

Yeah, that was what the GM and Salesman told me too (amongst other things). I didn't either...

AlpinaClearLake · 04-06-2012, 04:38 PM

We test drive them brand new out of the box like they were at track day. They only thing we do is allow the oil to come up to tmp at hwy speeds before we romp on them. Its the brakes that need some brake in.

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CrusherM3 Private First Class 14 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 E92 Jet Black Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Texas iTrader: (0)	Same here...once or twice...but the motor is so responsive in Sport Plus Mode that if you aren't carefull it will get up there very fast. And then you have to deal with every punk modster out there with half their bullshit hanging on by twist ties wanting to race... bout to lose my mind!!!!
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