Driving a Z question

RunNgun · 10-12-2011, 01:12 AM

The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph.

I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RunNgun

The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph.

I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.

You break a car in like ANY OTHER piece of equipment with moving parts that interface. Gradually and with constantly varying loads/speeds until you reach maximum rpm/load over the course of 500-1000 miles.

As to needing to drive your car 157mph to get the most out of it, I call BS.

RoshDawg · 10-12-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RunNgun

The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph.

I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.

Lol idk if I would take that recommendation. I don't see myself hitting 155 anywhere, not at laguna seca (the only track I go to) let alone the streets with cops. Even if this is true, redlining it in 4th or 5th will do just the same as 6th as they run nearly just as lean as each other

poorazn · 10-12-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RunNgun

I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions.

Sooooo.... No governor?

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RunNgun

The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph.

I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.

I'm going to say it's not true.

I'm not even sure if the Z can even redline in 6th gear.

Mt Tam I am · 10-12-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm going to say it's not true.

I'm not even sure if the Z can even redline in 6th gear.

Redline in 6th. Wow. I've red lined third and been close in fourth but this Z will never be broken in if this were the case.

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RunNgun Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 370z black AT Rep Power: 15	The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph. I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.