[Z06] Breaking in New Z06
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2nd Gear
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From: Wanroij NB
Breaking in New Z06
I just purchased a new C5 Z06, and I was wondering what is the best way to break it in? some places I've seen drive it hard and some places I've seen take it easy for a while. I figured I'd go to the experts!! Any advise would be greatly appreciated, I'm ready to get this baby on the street and show it off.
Safety Car
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (wiley1979)
Don't want to drive it hard for 500 miles. Let the parts break in a bit. It's also good to vary the RPM range. Just don't have it in cruise at 65 in 6th.
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (pk2401)
:iagree: Also, do a search on this forum. This issue has been discussed at length before. In fact, there was a really good post in the Sept to Oct 03 time frame right before I purchased my new Z06. Good luck and welcome.
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2nd Gear
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From: Wanroij NB
Re: Breaking in New Z06 (mikeo)
thanks for the info, I found the thread you were referring to. I'm very happy to be a member of the elite Z club. I decided now at 24 was a good time to go through my mid life crisis. :cool:
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (wiley1979)
Do a search, this topic has been discussed many times. Here is a thread from last week:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=727823
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=727823
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (ScottZ)
this is an awesome subject, ive had high performance motors built by people that have said its ready to be driven hard right away, others say wait 500 miles and not over 55 change gears alot dont stay at a constant speed. i asked my tech at my local dealer and he said drive it hard right away everyone will tell you something differant. ask 10 people and take the avrg
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (rbartick)
Do a search, this topic has been discussed many times. Here is a thread from last week:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=727823
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=727823
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (wiley1979)
Take it easy for awhile, especially with the brakes. Vary speed,rpm and gear as much as possible. The main reason for a gradual break-in is that you could end up with a noisy drivetrain.
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Re: Breaking in New Z06 (Jerry Velders)
Take it easy for awhile, especially with the brakes. Vary speed,rpm and gear as much as possible. The main reason for a gradual break-in is that you could end up with a noisy drivetrain.
My 2002 Z06 was properly "broken-in" and was almost problem free (leaking differential at 5,000) after a few 150MPH blasts, one road course & about 30 drag racing passes.
My 2004 Z06 (at 5,500) is totally free of any problems. I guess it took me a couple of times to understand the value of a "proper break-in". Do your self a BIG favor and treat it right initally, and you'll reap the benefits of a trouble free vehicle later on.............. :yesnod: