Initial Interstate Miles
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Melting Slicks
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Initial Interstate Miles
For those of you that had long drives from a museum delivery or out of state dealer, how did you manage avoiding the initial constant RPM issues? Did you get off at rest stops or just vary the RPM's while driving?
Burning Brakes
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Stayed off the interstates.
I mapped out a course on essentially two lane roads from Kentucky back to Charlotte North Carolina through the mountains of kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. We drove very little on any four-lane divided highways.
I mapped out a course on essentially two lane roads from Kentucky back to Charlotte North Carolina through the mountains of kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. We drove very little on any four-lane divided highways.
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From: Ft Lauderdale
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had too many miles to cover to do a scenic route - I was interstate all the way...
set your timer on your phone for 15 min...no matter what type of trans you have, set your cruise for 70 mph - or whatever you cruise at... shift down one gear and a back up every 15 min...that gets it done - a suggestion from a powertrain engineer at a car mfr...
I did 750 miles this way - on an AT, in manual - 6th for 15, 5th for 15, 4th for 15 and then back up the same way...
set your timer on your phone for 15 min...no matter what type of trans you have, set your cruise for 70 mph - or whatever you cruise at... shift down one gear and a back up every 15 min...that gets it done - a suggestion from a powertrain engineer at a car mfr...
I did 750 miles this way - on an AT, in manual - 6th for 15, 5th for 15, 4th for 15 and then back up the same way...
Last edited by Glen e; Nov 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM.
Drifting
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At anywhere near legal speeds you don't have to worry over too high RPM's if you use the top gears. But like RAD22 said, this car is built for the nice rural routes with fun driving and good scenery.
Planning a trip in the spring with a local group here in GA to the museum then west on Route 66 to CA, north up the coast and back on similar northern routes through the mountains. Interstates will probably not amount to more than 20% of our trip that could take around three weeks. Lots of B&B's and great scenery for photo opps
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If anyone that can spare the time would like to participate, PM me.
Planning a trip in the spring with a local group here in GA to the museum then west on Route 66 to CA, north up the coast and back on similar northern routes through the mountains. Interstates will probably not amount to more than 20% of our trip that could take around three weeks. Lots of B&B's and great scenery for photo opps
.If anyone that can spare the time would like to participate, PM me.
Last edited by Cruiter; Nov 19, 2013 at 07:47 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgia
At anywhere near legal speeds you don't have to worry over too high RPM's if you use the top gears. But like RAD22 said, this car is built for the nice rural routes with fun driving and good scenery.
Planning a trip in the spring with a local group here in GA to the museum then west on Route 66 to CA, north up the coast and back on similar northern routes through the mountains. Interstates will probably not amount to more than 20% of our trip that could take around three weeks. Lots of B&B's and great scenery for photo opps.
If anyone that can spare the time would like to participate, PM me.
Planning a trip in the spring with a local group here in GA to the museum then west on Route 66 to CA, north up the coast and back on similar northern routes through the mountains. Interstates will probably not amount to more than 20% of our trip that could take around three weeks. Lots of B&B's and great scenery for photo opps
.If anyone that can spare the time would like to participate, PM me.
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Melting Slicks
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From the Owner Manual:
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 1500 miles of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run.
To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first 200 miles.
New brake linings also need a break- in period. Avoid making hard stops during the first 200 miles. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 500 miles: Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. Do not exceed 4000 rpm. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 1500 miles of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run.
To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first 200 miles.
New brake linings also need a break- in period. Avoid making hard stops during the first 200 miles. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 500 miles: Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. Do not exceed 4000 rpm. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
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Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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I did the same thing . 55 to 85 down interstate 95 from Maryland to florida . I left it in touring mode but I hear its better to put it in manual mode on the automatics . I think the break in is more for the other components of the vehicle . I just drive like I normally do , which is pretty tame . My track of thought is just don't get on it hard and you should be ok ..... 
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Since the break in is for the entire drive train, not just the engine; using different gears to vary the rpm will help some but may not be optimal. On our previous Corvettes, I did a scenic route on back roads when able; if that's not practical I would vary the actual speed as traffic permitted and be sure to come to a full stop at least every 20 minutes.
What I did until and it was a pain in the butt but worth it