The infamous "break-in" period.

theDreamer · 04-08-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

This is the very thing I've wondered about and occasionally mentioned here too. Porsche will void your warranty when you do the wrong thing. Just how much information is stored in ECU? Redlines? Overheating? 160-mph junkets in blue 370z's.

These black boxes can record almost anything electronic (which as we all know is getting close to everything), but individual states have to approve the use of these in cases. Insurance companies cannot just use them against you at will, there are laws protecting the drive, now manufacturers is a different story and a tougher battle.

355890 · 04-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

These black boxes can record almost anything electronic (which as we all know is getting close to everything), but individual states have to approve the use of these in cases. Insurance companies cannot just use them against you at will, there are laws protecting the drive, now manufacturers is a different story and a tougher battle.

In Texas...the insurance companies in this state are very sly, cunning, and questionable at the best of times.

OnCallZ · 04-08-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

These black boxes can record almost anything electronic (which as we all know is getting close to everything), but individual states have to approve the use of these in cases. Insurance companies cannot just use them against you at will, there are laws protecting the drive, now manufacturers is a different story and a tougher battle.

I can foresee black boxes being used by law enforcement, that could work either way though. If somebody claims that they didn't speed and they genuinely didn't. The black box will be the angel and the devil

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Originally Posted by dad

WikiAnswers - How should you 'break-in' a new car

"Most modern car engines are broken in at the factory, before assembly. Therefore the old tradition of breaking in a new car doesn't apply anymore. Just drive as you normally would drive and treat the car the way you would treat anything else of value."

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