Just Got My M3 And Want To Track It (OK during break in?)

mrjayo · 11-14-2011, 03:22 AM

Sup Fellas, Just Got My M About 2 Weeks Ago And Have 650 Miles On It. I Am Invited To A Track Even On The 23 And Dont Think I Will Hit My Break In Period Miles To Do The Service On The Car. I Was Wondering If Anyone Has Tracked Their Car During The Break In Period And If It Is Possible To Take It To The Dealership And Get The Break In Period Service Earlier So That I Could Track My Car. I Would Greatly Appreciate Any Feedback On This Little Predicament I Am Having. Thank You

JohnnyRoaster · 11-14-2011, 03:37 AM

It shouldn't be that hard to put 400 miles on in the next couple of days and have the service done this week.

radiantm3 · 11-14-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

It shouldn't be that hard to put 400 miles on in the next couple of days and have the service done this week.

+1. If you can capitalize the first letter of every word, 400 miles in a few days is cake!

luis_m3 · 11-14-2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

+1. If you can capitalize the first letter of every word, 400 miles in a few days is cake!

+1. It shouldn't be hard to do. Now, if you still cannot run it for 400 more, I'd recommend you do the service anyways.
Bottom line; I would not track it before its first service.
Good luck and be safe!

M3SQRD · 11-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Even after the initial 1200 miles I think you aren't supposed to use WOT for an extended period of time (do a search on this topic because it's been discussed before - here's one link http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606008 see comments by JAJ). If you short shift (don't be bouncing off the rev limiter!) and lift on long straights you should be fine if the 1200 mile service has been performed, only after driving 1200 miles - good luck finding a dealership willing to perform the 1200 mile service early, especially if you've only driven ~700 miles.

Team Plutonium · 11-14-2011, 08:22 AM

Just wait... follow the break-in period, and get your first service before you track it.

THE TECH · 11-14-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Just wait... follow the break-in period, and get your first service before you track it.

+1

Rex Heat · 11-14-2011, 09:33 AM

My understanding was that after the 1,200 mile break in that you could raise the RPM up 1,000 for every 300 miles.

There will be plenty of time to track your beast. Take your time and break her in nice and easy then have at it.

ZRODDICK · 11-14-2011, 11:24 AM

+1

mrjayo · 11-14-2011, 02:35 PM

Lol The Reason Why Every Other Word Is Capital Is Because I Type Is Caps Lock. I Do Think I Could Hit Another 400 Miles By The Track Day But That Still Wont Get Me To 1200. I Was Reading Some Other Posts About Changing Fluids For The Brakes And Etc. Some People Say Its A Good Idea And Some People Say Its Not Necessary. Any Ideas On That? BTW MY CAR IS DCT SO ABOUT THE SHIFTING YOUR TALKING ABOUT SHORT SHIFTING AND LONG SHIFTING WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

THE TECH · 11-14-2011, 03:29 PM

Sounds like you're super impatient. There are track days all the time, just wait for the next one.

tightie · 11-14-2011, 03:36 PM

November 26th at Big Willow?

03BeastCharmer · 11-14-2011, 04:12 PM

The BimmerFile boys talked to the engineers about the 1,200 mile break-n (for the 1M).
Synopsis - Follow the rules, from the sticker on the top of your windscreen.

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2011/09/16...ar-or-any-bmw/

11-14-2011, 03:22 AM	#1
mrjayo Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CALI Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Just Got My M3 And Want To Track It (OK during break in?) Sup Fellas, Just Got My M About 2 Weeks Ago And Have 650 Miles On It. I Am Invited To A Track Even On The 23 And Dont Think I Will Hit My Break In Period Miles To Do The Service On The Car. I Was Wondering If Anyone Has Tracked Their Car During The Break In Period And If It Is Possible To Take It To The Dealership And Get The Break In Period Service Earlier So That I Could Track My Car. I Would Greatly Appreciate Any Feedback On This Little Predicament I Am Having. Thank You
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11-14-2011, 03:37 AM	#2
JohnnyRoaster Captain Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown Posts: 940 iTrader: (0)	It shouldn't be that hard to put 400 miles on in the next couple of days and have the service done this week. __________________

11-14-2011, 08:22 AM	#6
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,509 iTrader: (1)	Just wait... follow the break-in period, and get your first service before you track it. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

11-14-2011, 11:24 AM	#9
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11-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#11
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,925 iTrader: (39)	Sounds like you're super impatient. There are track days all the time, just wait for the next one. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

11-14-2011, 07:52 AM	#5
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Even after the initial 1200 miles I think you aren't supposed to use WOT for an extended period of time (do a search on this topic because it's been discussed before - here's one link http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606008 see comments by JAJ). If you short shift (don't be bouncing off the rev limiter!) and lift on long straights you should be fine if the 1200 mile service has been performed, only after driving 1200 miles - good luck finding a dealership willing to perform the 1200 mile service early, especially if you've only driven ~700 miles.

11-14-2011, 09:33 AM	#8
Rex Heat New Member Drives: 2011.8 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	My understanding was that after the 1,200 mile break in that you could raise the RPM up 1,000 for every 300 miles. There will be plenty of time to track your beast. Take your time and break her in nice and easy then have at it.

11-14-2011, 02:35 PM	#10
mrjayo Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CALI Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Lol The Reason Why Every Other Word Is Capital Is Because I Type Is Caps Lock. I Do Think I Could Hit Another 400 Miles By The Track Day But That Still Wont Get Me To 1200. I Was Reading Some Other Posts About Changing Fluids For The Brakes And Etc. Some People Say Its A Good Idea And Some People Say Its Not Necessary. Any Ideas On That? BTW MY CAR IS DCT SO ABOUT THE SHIFTING YOUR TALKING ABOUT SHORT SHIFTING AND LONG SHIFTING WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

11-14-2011, 03:36 PM	#12
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,838 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	November 26th at Big Willow? __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

11-14-2011, 04:12 PM	#13
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (2)	The BimmerFile boys talked to the engineers about the 1,200 mile break-n (for the 1M). Synopsis - Follow the rules, from the sticker on the top of your windscreen. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2011/09/16...ar-or-any-bmw/ __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

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