Breaking in a 6spd

I just got a new 6spd and was wondering about the break in period, what it is for, and how long it is? I couldn't contain myself and have taken it to redline a few times ( I waited until 300 miles), did I screw up?

Thanks

No you didn't screw anything up, its best if you stay under 4,000RPM & DO NOT cruise @ a constant speed(cruise control set @75mph for 200 miles - vary the speed) After 750-1,000 miles the "break-in" period is over. The break-in period is basically so all moving parts & metal adjust / settle

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Thanks for the info. I appreciate you taking the time to fill me in. What are peoples reccomendation for when and when not to drive with TCS on? I used to drive a z3 2.8 and it had something similar but I couldn't tell a difference when it was on or off. I haven't tried driving my new "A" ride with it off yet.

TCS reduces wheel spin during take off on slippery surfaces. it work by applying brakes to wheel that spinning.

The 1st thing you do after starting the engine is, Turn the damn traction control off. Rain & snow are the only times I MIGHT turn it on, but those are the fun times :bigthumb:

How come you didn't get a Z4 instead of the Accord, or maybe a Mroadster / coupe(those are bad little cars)? I'm liking the new 6 series myself, M6 mostly! I used to work for BMW of NA & a BMW dealer, what job that was. Broke me a few shifters in the Z3's a few too many times.

I am not a big fan of the z4. For me it is the Pamela Anderson of sports cars. MRoadsters, MCoupes, M3, I love them all, but a touch out my price range. I managed to almost steal away my 6spd coupe. It was an offer I couldn't refuse. What I would give to work for BMW... They are my favorite car. The 6 series looks nice, Finally Chris Bangle did something right. Do you know if he designed the current 3 series? It looks to good for me to believe he did.

just so you know too, there are some who believe that mixing a few full throttle, redline blips into the break-in procedure can actually help break the engine in more efficiently. It helps seat the piston rings and give a better seal between them and the cylinder walls.

just so you know too, there are some who believe that mixing a few full throttle, redline blips into the break-in procedure can actually help break the engine in more efficiently. It helps seat the piston rings and give a better seal between them and the cylinder walls.
Thats taken care by the porter's & tech's! I used to beat the living hell out of brand new BMW's with less than 10 miles - racing friends, missing gears, over-rev's, etc. :naughty:

No you didn't screw anything up, its best if you stay under 4,000RPM & DO NOT cruise @ a constant speed(cruise control set @75mph for 200 miles - vary the speed) After 750-1,000 miles the "break-in" period is over. The break-in period is basically so all moving parts & metal adjust / settle

Welcome to AF, btw.

Hi,
I’m a little bit confused … A cruise control maintains the given car speed, not RPM. For the break-in period an important thing is to vary RPM. If a road doesn’t have a constant slope, your RPM will change to maintain a given car speed. So, why is it so bad to use the cruise control? And by the way, user manual doesn’t mention anything in this regard.

The cruise control does not change the RPM's enough. During the break-in period you want to use a range of rpms since that will be the normal operating condition.

The cruise control does not change the RPM's enough. During the break-in period you want to use a range of rpms since that will be the normal operating condition.

Thank you very much for the info.