Low mileage and tracking

03///m3 · 08-13-2013, 06:43 PM

I recently got my new M3 and its been taking me longer than usual to break it in. I should have 1200 miles by early next week. Do you think its ok if attend a track event with around 1500 miles? I want to attend an event on the 26th and i'm not sure if its a good idea or not. I'm thinking yes.

OC3 · 08-13-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 03///m3

I recently got my new M3 and its been taking me longer than usual to break it in. I should have 1200 miles by early next week. Do you think its ok if attend a track event with around 1500 miles? I want to attend an event on the 26th and i'm not sure if its a good idea or not. I'm thinking yes.

No problem! I did recently (track event w/ 1,600 miles on my 2013 car).

arter · 08-13-2013, 08:14 PM

Just get the break in service done and you are good to go....

I also did a track day under 2000 miles....

dcgolfdr · 08-14-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by arter

Just get the break in service done and you are good to go....

I also did a track day under 2000 miles....

+1, change the engine oil. I was at VIR with 1240 miles.

surlynkid · 08-14-2013, 03:26 PM

tracked 3 months after getting back from ED and PCD.

03///m3 · 08-14-2013, 04:08 PM

is the additional break in until 3500 miles just about not exceeding a top speed of 130mph?

arter · 08-14-2013, 06:54 PM

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is the additional break in until 3500 miles just about not exceeding a top speed of 130mph?

yes, but I exceeded it on that first track day....... you just cant help yourself.....

I don't think there is any more risk for hitting the redline in 5th gear, given you have already done that in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th on the way.

Remember to start your car up 10 minutes before a track session to get the oil and engine warmed up before you hit those high rpms..........

pkimM3r · 08-16-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 03///m3

is the additional break in until 3500 miles just about not exceeding a top speed of 130mph?

yes, but I exceeded it on that first track day....... you just cant help yourself.....

I don't think there is any more risk for hitting the redline in 5th gear, given you have already done that in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th on the way.

Remember to start your car up 10 minutes before a track session to get the oil and engine warmed up before you hit those high rpms..........

Or take a warm up lap lol.

03///m3 · 08-16-2013, 12:27 PM

Ok i'm going to do it. excited to try my new M3 out. should be really fun.

OC3 · 08-16-2013, 05:58 PM

^It'll be a blast.

USCTrojanMan29 · 08-16-2013, 06:24 PM

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Ok i'm going to do it. excited to try my new M3 out. should be really fun.

Have fun and don't get hooked.

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