C6 break in question???
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C6 break in question???
I am so excited. Just got news that my c6 (machine silver/ebony) mn6 1sb f55 has been built and will be delivered next week. I need forum members input on the break in. I have read on several threads that the car should be "babied" during the 500 mile break in. My sales person is telling me that it should not be "babied" but run just how I intend to drive the car long term. In other words, push it hard from day 1. I need some advice. I want to break this car in with the intent to give it the best long term performance. I know rpm's need to be varied during break -in.... but should I really push the car to the limits even during the first 500 miles? PLease weigh in on this issue.
Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by adamsmb
I am so excited. Just got news that my c6 (machine silver/ebony) mn6 1sb f55 has been built and will be delivered next week. I need forum members input on the break in. I have read on several threads that the car should be "babied" during the 500 mile break in. My sales person is telling me that it should not be "babied" but run just how I intend to drive the car long term. In other words, push it hard from day 1. I need some advice. I want to break this car in with the intent to give it the best long term performance. I know rpm's need to be varied during break -in.... but should I really push the car to the limits even during the first 500 miles? PLease weigh in on this issue.
dont drive the car like a bat out of hell. Give the moving parts a chance to wear in. Vary speeds and RPMs, but dont start redlining it and slamming through gears for at least 500 miles
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Ignore people who tell you to drive the hell out of it ( not to be confused with AFTER 500 miles - then I drive the hell out of it). Follow the owners manual.
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
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Originally Posted by sallen619
Break it in according to the manual. The engine, transmission, rear diff and brakes need to broken properly to insure good long term use....IMHO.
Just do what the little manual tells you to do and it will be 
with everything not just break in. I can not even begin to tell you how important the manual is, there is so much stuff in this car, ie. electronics, gizmos, gadgets, controls, indicators, etc. that this thing is like a freakin airplane! Having a handle on the manual is essential because there is so much technology to enjoy in this car that knowing how to use it will eventually come in very handy. 
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The manual states 55mph max. Would doing 65-70 to keep up to interstate speed make much difference? I would feel like a slow poke going 50-55 on the interstate on the drive back home from NCM. Should I plan to take a senic route instead of the interstate?
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Originally Posted by wanta06
The manual states 55mph max. Would doing 65-70 to keep up to interstate speed make much difference? I would feel like a slow poke going 50-55 on the interstate on the drive back home from NCM. Should I plan to take a senic route instead of the interstate?
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From: Houston, TX
I picked up my coupe at the NCM last month. I put about 150 miles on it initially driving through the backroads of Kentucky using my Garmin GPS unit, which was very helpful in navigating unknown roads. I had pre-programmed a route which would ensure relatively slow (less than 60 mph) speeds with numerous starts, stops, curves, and the need for frequent gear changes. 
After that, it was mostly Interstate roads back to Houston. I did vary the speed (55 and above) and the gears (mostly 5th and 6th). The drivetrain is fine with nearly 1500 miles on it now. The only problem now is with intermittent A/C............
After that, it was mostly Interstate roads back to Houston. I did vary the speed (55 and above) and the gears (mostly 5th and 6th). The drivetrain is fine with nearly 1500 miles on it now. The only problem now is with intermittent A/C............
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From: I am Jack's out-dated Fight Club reference. MD
Originally Posted by need-for-speed
Ignore people who tell you to drive the hell out of it ( not to be confused with AFTER 500 miles - then I drive the hell out of it). Follow the owners manual.
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
The C6 FAQ has a link to this subject. Do DocRing a favor and use it.
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From: I am Jack's out-dated Fight Club reference. MD
Originally Posted by wanta06
Should I plan to take a senic route instead of the interstate?
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Originally Posted by Zoltan
I drove easy for 500-700 miles. Then drove faster. Now at 2700 I drive it like I stole it and have no problems.
This what I did also... 
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Take it easy the first 500 miles but don't "baby it". It is important that you let everything set properly but nobody is going to drive 55 and under for 500 miles.
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by need-for-speed
Ignore people who tell you to drive the hell out of it ( not to be confused with AFTER 500 miles - then I drive the hell out of it). Follow the owners manual.
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
vary the engine speed
try to keep your speed down (for the ring and pinion)
no hard accelleration (to allow the ring and pinion gear faces to wear in before you load them)
easy on the brakes
