Break in

Niko ZV · 11-07-2014, 12:16 PM

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

GlobalScientist · 11-07-2014, 01:02 PM

Sure. Ask. If they blink, they did.

WVUDrJay · 11-07-2014, 03:00 PM

I have tried to be good. But I may have accidentally took it over 105 or 5500 a time or two. But I'm doing service at 1000 miles because I can't wait any more.

TTF80 · 11-07-2014, 03:04 PM

Yeah i accidentally went over a few times... had my break in service done on wednesday

Jaded M3 · 11-07-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

Ging · 11-07-2014, 03:21 PM

You should see the dyno the factory does as soon as it rolls off the line....

Niko ZV · 11-07-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

I intend on keeping my car for a while and one of the people at my dealer drove the car for my inspection and I know all of them abuse the cars and was just wondering if there was a way to tell

Niko ZV · 11-07-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

Thanks for the input btw and what do you mean by Sending the ecu?

Niko ZV · 11-07-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ging

You should see the dyno the factory does as soon as it rolls off the line....

Any videos? this would be quite interesting maybe even painful to watch. Still
Would want to watch though.

Jaded M3 · 11-07-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

Thanks for the input btw and what do you mean by Sending the ecu?

I just mean so they can check logs within the ecu like rpm/speed..etc

Niko ZV · 11-07-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

Thanks for the input btw and what do you mean by Sending the ecu?

I just mean so they can check logs within the ecu like rpm/speed..etc

So what you're saying is I could send or check the ecu through BMW to see the maximum rpm ever hit on my car? Also any dealer or a specific place? Thanks again for your help

Jaded M3 · 11-08-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

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Originally Posted by Jaded M3

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Originally Posted by Nikolai Roskov

For people who had already done their break in, and actually take time to follow and baby their car, do you guys think that if someone drove that car over 5500 and messed up the break in process you would be able to tell?

I doubt it. If that were the case we would be hearing about this a lot. Also, without sending your ECU to BMW, they won't really have anyway to tell.

Are you just worried about your warranty?

Thanks for the input btw and what do you mean by Sending the ecu?

I just mean so they can check logs within the ecu like rpm/speed..etc

So what you're saying is I could send or check the ecu through BMW to see the maximum rpm ever hit on my car? Also any dealer or a specific place? Thanks again for your help

Hypothetically that's possible. I'm not sure what would be involved in getting to that point.

Ranoz · 11-15-2014, 10:48 PM

M cars have been tested 70% on track, its highly unlikely been "abused" just by hitting rev over 5500. Drive like you rent it!

FC4 · 11-16-2014, 12:35 AM

Anyone who knows proper engine break-in procedure will look at an owner's manual's instructions and laugh.

E90Fleet · 11-16-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ging

You should see the dyno the factory does as soon as it rolls off the line....

Its very controlled and for a very short period only to confirm proper working of the engine and brakes.

Test can be seen here from the 20 minute mark (E46 production video)

RingMeister01 · 11-17-2014, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ging

You should see the dyno the factory does as soon as it rolls off the line....

This. The motor pretty much comes "broken-in" from the factory. The 1500 mile disclosure is written by lawyers in fear you'll kill yourself off the lot. It's kind of a "take it easy till you get used to the car" rule.

Rude Boy · 11-17-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

This. The motor pretty much comes "broken-in" from the factory. The 1500 mile disclosure is written by lawyers in fear you'll kill yourself off the lot. It's kind of a "take it easy till you get used to the car" rule.

+1 Exactly The car is born ready from the factory I drive it like I stole it and shes running fine! and it aint a lease.

Niko ZV · 11-17-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

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Originally Posted by Ging

You should see the dyno the factory does as soon as it rolls off the line....

Its very controlled and for a very short period only to confirm proper working of the engine and brakes.

Test can be seen here from the 20 minute mark (E46 production video)

Wow thanks a lot for the interesting video

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