5500 or less for 1200 miles, who does that?

rai · 06-12-2008, 07:31 PM

did you stay under 5500 rpms for break-in?

Patricius · 06-12-2008, 07:50 PM

I went over a few times only because of DCT shift lag between pulling the paddle and it changing gears in lower S modes.

Sedan_Clan · 06-12-2008, 07:54 PM

Why play with fire? I followed break-in on my E46 ///M, but let her rip the moment I completed the initial service. Philosophies differ with regards to break-in however.

MDCTFTW · 06-12-2008, 09:18 PM

Following it, but it's damn hard to do so. I try to shift at 4 actually and my average mpg is 17.8 right now with 1k miles.

MagicMtnDan · 06-13-2008, 12:11 AM

I was very good and I'm now I'm over 1200 miles

Davinhci · 06-13-2008, 12:48 AM

Couldn't help it went over a few times.

swamp2 · 06-13-2008, 02:20 AM

Went over to approx 6500 and only once or twice. Other than that have followed break in procedures carefully. NO oil consumption before or after my first service.

MDCTFTW · 06-13-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Went over to approx 6500 and only once or twice. Other than that have followed break in procedures carefully. NO oil consumption before or after my first service.

Ah yes ... I'm also at max oil.

M-Maika · 06-13-2008, 07:12 AM

I´m using for now D2 and its ok regarding gear changes around 4k rpm.
When i tryed usind S2 or S3 i´m not used to use it in manual mode and did some mistakes on the gear changes.

Other than that i followed the break in recomendation.
NO oil consumption also.

Best Regards, Maika

Epacy · 06-13-2008, 07:18 AM

I don't understand the validity of this poll and how it can help someone.

Mx3 · 06-13-2008, 09:15 AM

I would have preferred the Poll to have ranges like:
1-2
3-5
6-9
10+

I accidentally went over a handful of times by accident but not to redline and no WOT.

No oil consumption

SS32 · 06-13-2008, 09:18 AM

I went over maybe 2-3 times on accident, but only to ~6000 or so. Except one time in the wet I spun and it jumped to ~7000. She's running like a champ with 4500 miles now.

adamr · 06-13-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I went over a few times only because of DCT shift lag between pulling the paddle and it changing gears in lower S modes.

+1 ... but i consistently; once the oil is warmed up try and hit 5000-5500 RPM odd before changing in all gears where possible, never went over 170km/h though ... got the car is S3 mode ... seen one shift light come up maybe on three occasions ... car is on 530 km, and consumption is 19L/100km

Thing is what i want to know is it better to drive the car in with city driving, as the engine speed is varying than a long distance run?

rfedele · 06-13-2008, 02:49 PM

I'm anal about it. I won't even approach 5500 until the oil gauge hits 210.

Seth_Horwitz · 06-13-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

I don't understand the validity of this poll and how it can help someone.

I don't disagree, but I'm not sure your comment has added much value to this thread, either. People need to chill out on this board. Not everyone is as cool as you are, and you'll be happier once you accept that. (This isn't aimed at you individually, but it's the end of a long week and your post hit a nerve.) There is nothing that takes less effort than not posting a message in a thread you deem to be useless. I do it all of the time. <End of rant>

skierman64 · 06-13-2008, 06:35 PM

85% never went over or went over a few times. Makes a statement.

Epacy · 06-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skierman64

85% never went over or went over a few times. Makes a statement.

to BMW

euro · 06-13-2008, 07:31 PM

Hell I have only been over 4500 once.

Im shifting at 4 and I have 700 city miles, Im averaging 17.6 with a 6Mt

Kadarin · 06-13-2008, 08:20 PM

I did it once by accident while passing a really slow car on 237. I'm astonished by how quickly this engine will rev.

icemang17 · 06-14-2008, 09:44 AM

I thought the computers won't let you go over 5500??

MDCTFTW · 06-14-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icemang17

I thought the computers won't let you go over 5500??

Nah. From a cold start redline is at around 7k and slowly creeps to 8.4k when the car warms up.

View Poll Results: have you stayed under 5500?
I never went over 5500	30	37.97%
I went over a few times	38	48.10%
I went over many times	7	8.86%
other	4	5.06%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
rai Captain 55 Rep 649 Posts Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland iTrader: (0)	5500 or less for 1200 miles, who does that? did you stay under 5500 rpms for break-in?
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Patricius Lieutenant 17 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I went over a few times only because of DCT shift lag between pulling the paddle and it changing gears in lower S modes.
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 24979 Rep 22,266 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Why play with fire? I followed break-in on my E46 ///M, but let her rip the moment I completed the initial service. Philosophies differ with regards to break-in however.
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MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Following it, but it's damn hard to do so. I try to shift at 4 actually and my average mpg is 17.8 right now with 1k miles. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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MagicMtnDan E92 wiithout iDrive (excellent) 9 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Silverstone/blk Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I was very good and I'm now I'm over 1200 miles __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Silverstone II 2006 MB G500 Gelandewagen Irridium Silver 2006 MB SL500 Irridium Silver (wife's)
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06-13-2008, 12:48 AM	#6
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06-13-2008, 02:20 AM	#7
swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Went over to approx 6500 and only once or twice. Other than that have followed break in procedures carefully. NO oil consumption before or after my first service.
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06-13-2008, 07:12 AM	#9
M-Maika First Lieutenant 11 Rep 365 Posts Drives: M3 E92 AW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona ( Spain ) Porto ( Portugal ) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [10.00]	I´m using for now D2 and its ok regarding gear changes around 4k rpm. When i tryed usind S2 or S3 i´m not used to use it in manual mode and did some mistakes on the gear changes. Other than that i followed the break in recomendation. NO oil consumption also. Best Regards, Maika __________________ M3 E92 M-DKG and all the options available. Forum BMW Portugal: http://www.forumbmwportugal.com
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Epacy Reincarnated 245 Rep 4,227 Posts Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I don't understand the validity of this poll and how it can help someone. __________________ Pearl Bliss
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Mx3 M 9 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 08.SpaceGry.DCT.19's,Tech,+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I would have preferred the Poll to have ranges like: 1-2 3-5 6-9 10+ I accidentally went over a handful of times by accident but not to redline and no WOT. No oil consumption
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06-13-2008, 09:18 AM	#12
SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I went over maybe 2-3 times on accident, but only to ~6000 or so. Except one time in the wet I spun and it jumped to ~7000. She's running like a champ with 4500 miles now. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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06-13-2008, 02:49 PM	#14
rfedele Enlisted Member 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	I'm anal about it. I won't even approach 5500 until the oil gauge hits 210.
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06-13-2008, 06:35 PM	#16
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Kadarin Ambassador of Crunk 17 Rep 606 Posts Drives: SG/blk '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I did it once by accident while passing a really slow car on 237. I'm astonished by how quickly this engine will rev.
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06-14-2008, 09:44 AM	#20
icemang17 Captain 41 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA iTrader: (0)	I thought the computers won't let you go over 5500?? __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!
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