The infamous "break-in" period.

dad · 04-08-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AARC51

So is the break-in period a fact or a wives tale at this point and time? I tend to believe it's the latter given the fact that nearly every car has been test driven by someone who's continuously revved the engine beyond 4k. So what are the arguments for and against?

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Santent · 08-06-2009, 11:12 PM

Im right at about 1050 miles thus far, and i am yet to red line, i think i've got it over 7000 rpm twice.. but it didnt go over into the red line

Im trying to break this **** in properly!! (one of the close calls i was in manual mode... stopped at a stop sign.. and forgot i was in manual mode.. oops!) i had my music blaring as well, it didnt help

08-06-2009, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Santent Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 79 Drives: 09 Mont Blue 370z Rep Power: 17	Im right at about 1050 miles thus far, and i am yet to red line, i think i've got it over 7000 rpm twice.. but it didnt go over into the red line Im trying to break this **** in properly!! (one of the close calls i was in manual mode... stopped at a stop sign.. and forgot i was in manual mode.. oops!) i had my music blaring as well, it didnt help __________________ Tickets are on sale for the QQ train, im in first class, where's your a$$?

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