demasterz

Hey guys!
I should receive my first ever new 2017 Z06 (Black Rose) in 2-3 weeks and i can't be more excited!
I know i am going to have an important 500 miles during the break in period and I was wondering if you have some important tips for this time besides the ones at the owners manual?

Thanks!!

Speedforhire

Proper engine break in is a complicated process. Just follow your Owners Manual and enjoy the car.

vet4me45

I just went over 500 miles on mine and had the oil changed. Kept it under 4K RPMs that was it.

PLRX

if people would read it, 85% of the threads here would not exist.

phantasms

Massive burnouts and vary speed on the highway. Oh and if you're getting CCBs fill your pockets with Dramamine.

Bill Dearborn

The only difference in stopping power with the ceramic brakes on the Z07 are the stickier cup tires. Other than stickier tires the brakes don't stop you any faster than the iron brakes. All of the Corvette brake systems can lock up the wheels. Once the wheels are locked there is no difference between one sliding car an another sliding car. If ABS is active there still is no difference. The ceramic brakes work better over long periods of heavy use because they can dissipate the heat better so are less susceptible to brake fade over 20 minutes of hard brake applications. On the street the difference between Z06 brake systems isn't noticeable since people don't drive hard enough or fast enough to generate the heat levels seen on track.

Bill

Florida2000

set the display to track mode and enjoy watching the red-line change as you go from 499-500

demasterz

Two more questions:
1. Shall I change the oil (after the 500) before pulling hard?
2. Any tips on how to handle the brakes during this time?

Thanks guys!!

sunsalem

Dude, the manual covers all this.


Just follow it and avoid any nasty warranty surprises down the road.

Speedforhire

I know you were inquiring about my car. What did you buy? Pics?

Diesel88

Drive it like you stole it then after the 500 mile break in baby it. Hahahaha

Speedforhire

.........and don't forget several hundred coats of ZAINO for that extra protection while it sits in the garage.

phantasms

Of course!

The Dramamine reference was towards fun process of breaking in the CCBs.

Best,
Gene

Z06NJ

Please post some pics when you get your Z6.

demasterz

I ended buying a new 17 2LZ Black Rose Metallic with Kalahari interior.
Right now it's floating in the sea and I hope it will arrive by the end of this month

rbartick

The redline change can be seen in all modes, not just track mode. Personally, I dislike the track mode display on the street.

silver74vette

Unless you do what I did and change the oil at 499.5 miles and then is hasn't warmed up and you get to see the slow progression for the first time......

Oh and check or change your diff oil, a few good threads on this as well. Several people have had them underfilled from the factory. I did not measure mine but it had the "break in sheen"

Good luck!

okaythen

Do you keep it under 3500 rpm the first 500 miles then keep it under 4000rpm from 500 to 1500 miles? Or keep it under 4k the whole 1500? because I am under 500 and the yellow warning line above rpm is at 3500rpm. Does it change from 3500 to 4000rpm from 499miles to 500 miles?

Corvetterwb

It goes away at 500 miles and comes back every time you start it cold after that. As it warms up, the yellow line moves higher on the tach until it disappears when the engine is fully warmed up.

okaythen

Love that feature, so you won't damage the engine when it's cold! but is it pretty accurate and we can follow that? or let car warm up longer to be safe etc.

to let it totally warm up so you can redline it (oil temp 165F?) how long does that take driving around, almost 10 quarts that will take awhile I think?