getting my 370z home!!! HELP!!!
 

I recently purchased a 40th edition in Tennessee with 170miles and has been sitting in storage since the previous owner purchased it ... I want to drive it home to Louisiana ... It's about 700 miles , will the prolonged driving at the same rpm hurt the break- in period of the engine or is it alright? I need to know ASAP as I am leaving in 3 days to go get it ... Thanks...:hello:

You posted this in the wrong section, but just vary your speed and more importantly your RPM's. (I.E don't just put it on cruise control and sit back and relax) It'll be fine.

Thanks dropped1!!! Rep points!!! Lol

drive at varying speeds and rpms, keep it under 5000 and get her home safe. Enjoy the ride my dude.

Make more frequent stops that will help you vary speeds.

I'm sure you could find some back road detours that would allow you to vary your speed instead of taking the highway the whole way. Take a look at the route on Google Maps.


Have fun and enjoy the new car! Congrats!

I drove mine 300 miles home after I bought it back in my hometown. I think I left town with only 70 miles or so on the odometer. Just vary your RPM's and speed every now and then, and make a few extra pit stops along the way. Sounds like more of a pain driving than it really is when you do it.

Good advice. repped

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the break-in period for the 370z is 1200 miles under 4k rmp. Just keep it under 4k and I'm sure you'll be fine.

It's overrated. Once the oil is warmed up, feel free to bring up the RPMs.

ya i only have 3500 on mine and def have not followed the stay under 4k rule if anything i have stayed over 4k.. what happens if it is not broken in properly does anyone really know?

Ask 100 people about breaking in a motor and you'll likely get 100 different ideas. I'll wager that if you bought a new car that had been test driven it would have been rode hard and put up wet. If any of you have taken a test drive in a new Z did you baby it or "let's see what this thing will do"? I usually vary my speed for the first 500 miles or so but don't baby the car otherwise. Bought my first brand new car in 1962 and have owned many more since then. I've never had an engine failure or problem.

also, use painter's tape on the front bumper and side mirrors to protect from debris. :)

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This is what GM tells Corvette customers who do the Museum delivery. It has never been an issue. Vary the RPMs, and pull over now and then and enjoy that scenary/a meal and let things heat-cycle a few times.

all good advice from everyone. just sit back and enjoy the ride. very low mileage. mind if i ask how you found it. did the other owner just get tired of it. you stated it was garage kept. have fun