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Jan 20, 2008 | 09:45 PM

Centurion72

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Break In Period

What are the break in period specifics for the 08 Coupe? I am waiting anxiously my 08 Z51 manual.

Thanks

Jan 20, 2008 | 09:51 PM

Victoryred 08

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St. Jude Donor '08

55 MPH the first 500 mile, with speed being varied. Easy on the take offs and no hard braking the first 200 miles. After 500 miles gradually increase speed.

Jan 20, 2008 | 10:25 PM

*FAÇADE*

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Originally Posted by Centurion72

What are the break in period specifics for the 08 Coupe? I am waiting anxiously my 08 Z51 manual.

Thanks

Here's a link to the 2008 Owner's & Reference Manuals in case you want to do some reading before your car arrives:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&postcount=194

Congratulations & good luck with your new Vette!

Jan 20, 2008 | 11:09 PM

Larry R

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Originally Posted by FAÇADE-C6

Thanks for the link. I pick mine up on Friday!

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:31 AM

Centurion72

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55 MPH for 500 miles???!!! Thats like going out on a date with a Victoria Secret model and telling me to keep my hands to myself!!
Corvette Celibacy for 500 miles

Jan 21, 2008 | 11:36 AM

tjl5709

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You'll be hard pressed to keep it under 70 if on the highway. I kept speeds under 70, shifted under 3500, and didn't use cruise. The idea is to keep stress levels low to the driveline to allow driveline gear faces and other frictional surfaces to mesh.

Others just go.

Jan 21, 2008 | 11:50 AM

jdfox678

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You're gonna find it real difficult to follow that restriction!! I just wouldn't beat on the car too much.

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:15 PM

UmCanesZ06

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Drive it like its meant to be driven. Driving it hard right off the bat will not hurt it. I am quite sure these engines are tested at the factory before they put them in the car. And by testing I mean several high rpm blasts, to make sure that everything is ok.

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Jan 21, 2008 | 01:02 PM

marc4427

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Originally Posted by Larry R

Thanks for the link. I pick mine up on Friday!

Good luck. Just picked mine up this past Friday. I have been taking it easy and can't wait when I reach mile 500

Jan 21, 2008 | 01:20 PM

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carpe dm

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Originally Posted by Victoryred 08

55 MPH the first 500 mile, with speed being varied. Easy on the take offs and no hard braking the first 200 miles. After 500 miles gradually increase speed.

Juast take it easy as long as you can stand it. A few heat-cold cycles during this time would be good too; i.e., several shorter trips, rather than one 500 mile trip. Enjoy the car!