Finally opened her up after break in service

[2HIGH~PSI]

They are recommending you don't go above 5500 rpms due to the hard shifting/launching and work of the engine as you have break-in fluids in your diff and engine.

They flush these out at break in, to a higher heat and more durable fluid for the harder driving after break in.

[04cobra]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

They are recommending you don't go above 5500 rpms due to the hard shifting/launching and work of the engine as you have break-in fluids in your diff and engine.

They flush these out at break in, to a higher heat and more durable fluid for the harder driving after break in.

Do we know this for sure? I seriously doubt they put anything different in there, than what it came with.

[jerry9428]

You are a patient man. I ripped it from the 1st second.

Originally Posted by kdphan

got to around 6500 rpm on 1st and 2nd gear in M2 mode when nobody was around

OH MY...

I don't know how I can even keep the tires from getting loose when stepping on it. SO MUCH TORQUE!!

[jerry9428]

I hit 160 with 50 miles on the car and everything is OK.

Originally Posted by M4UK

You can go to nearly 100mph / 5500 rpm in the first 1200. That is actually very entertaining! You can put your foot down and really fly. All they really ask is not to red line or kick down / stamp down on the throttle. Just get driving boys.....

[jerry9428]

Some people prefer to live in condos. I think the most expensive home in the U.S. is a condo in Manhattan so wealth does not equal SFR.

Originally Posted by jeff4598

Am I MISSING SOMETHING? PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THEIR OWN LAND AND HOME GET A CAR LIKE THIS BEFORE BEING ABLE TO MIOVE OUT OF A COMPLEX WITH A DISTANT LOT? I guess we make choices bit Civic and save makes more sense to me. But then I got my m3 at 53.

[kdphan]

Originally Posted by jerry9428

You are a patient man. I ripped it from the 1st second.

I actually did 120 on my way back from socal to norcal

this car pulls even in 6th gear

[kdphan]

Originally Posted by jerry9428

Some people prefer to live in condos. I think the most expensive home in the U.S. is a condo in Manhattan so wealth does not equal SFR.

I would love to buy land in the bay area, but not possible.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by 04cobra

Do we know this for sure? I seriously doubt they put anything different in there, than what it came with.

This is what I was told. The fluid in there is a bit different aimed to catch contamination and anything from manufacturing. They then drain at 1200mi, and replace with fresh gear oil capable of handing harder driving, (hence why they also unlock the Launch Control feature at this time).

[morgan302]

1,200 done. I knew she wanted to fly but I took it easy why not. I have a lot of miles to cover and a lot of years to let her fly, so 1,200 was tough but the first trip to 120MPH was OMG what a rush. Headed to the MT' Friday lets hope the radar detector and my eyes helps keep me ticket less!

[bates1325]

Did any of y'all install jb4 and DPs prior to the 1200 mile break in? Was hoping to get some feedback before I do anything too stupid

[YasM3]

Originally Posted by cSurf

It's more about the diff and tranny than the motor.

I know.....

Originally Posted by infamousdiz

yea you run that baby so when the cops call you for something i did...hahaha. Im going to speed around in your neighborhood...they are going to be like this dude is a dick

lol

Originally Posted by 04cobra

+1...although the day I picked up my Cobra in 2004 with under 10 miles on it, I raced an SS Camaro all the way home. Cobra ran stout for the next 10+ years

Same here! First week of owner ship of my 2003 Cobra I was at the track making passes on drag radials lol

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by darge82

LOL Same here, I have seen many 7000 RPM pulls already and I am only at 700miles.

You are actually ensuring a long engine life with low oil consumption. I think BMW knows this, but they err for safety in rare case of catastrophic engine failure.

[BMdblU]

Originally Posted by bates1325

Did any of y'all install jb4 and DPs prior to the 1200 mile break in? Was hoping to get some feedback before I do anything too stupid

wait.. it will go quick and you will appreciate it more knowing what the stock car feels like for a bit

[8600RPM]

I've never broke in a bmw in their way. I wRm up engine and rip it from day 1. Last m3 lasted almost 100 miles with no oil use. Prior bmw same thing. F80 got same treTment

[M4UK]

Originally Posted by jerry9428

I hit 160 with 50 miles on the car and everything is OK.

You hope

[Captain Titanium]

Originally Posted by Naz24

My sport plus cold start up at 6am when i head to the gym definitely is pissing off my neighbors...

LOL. I leave around 6am every morning too and I actually have to start my car with the garage door closed, as it opens up to the front of my neighbor's house where their master bedroom is. Performance exhaust on the Vette is wide open on cold start and it is loud as shit

[SaMaster14]

During break in... The car would PULL at like 3/4k RPM. I thought it would just be more of the same after break in. Nope... the power and torque just keep pulling all the way up. First 2nd gear pull on an open straight road and I was actually giggling...

[BEMR]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Not sure sport plus matters on cold start. But if it does why not just wait 30s to engage and not piss off your neighbors?

Why not just not go to the gym, what's that anyway?

[BEMR]

Originally Posted by darge82

yes everyone is concerned. I get that. I also understand it is a "recommended" procedure. But BMW definitely leaned on the cautious side for the break in mileage.

Like I said, I wouldn't rip out of the dealer @ 7k+ RPMs and the very first shift that clutch sees is 7k+ LOL. Same goes for a 6MT. I wouldn't go powershifting/speed shifting the thing or dumping the clutch off the bat.

I would do some city driving with alot of up and down shifts, engine braking etc for the first few hundred miles. The main thing is seating the clutches. Its basically like bedding the brakes..... After that there is no harm in doing some aggressive driving.

The 1200 mile fluid services is just dumping the oil out of the engine and diff to dump whatever assembly lube and fine metal that may be left over from assembly out. The trans fluid does not get touched.

Babying the car and driving like a grandpa until 1,200 miles is just silly. Have fun with the car just do not be stupid ya know? If BMW REALLY wanted you to baby the car they would have restricted RPMs or power in the software until you did your service..... I am sure no engineer can ever say that on the record so you will never see that in writing on a forum etc...

It's just the mystic of the M series have fun with it regarding the break-in time, kinda like when your mom told you to wait a half hour before getting back into pool after eating, thanks mom but that was useless too!