Introducing Myself

erm324 · 08-06-2010, 06:18 PM

whatsup guys, Im currently selling my 2008 335XI (fully modded, including meth injection) and just recieved my 2011 E92 M3 Competition Package AW/FR (extended) DCT fully loaded. I cannot even COMPARE these two cars - for as fast as my 335 was, It is NOWHERE (And I mean NOWHERE) on the same level as this car. The engine, feel, quality, and SOUND are amazing!! I cannot stop smiling.

Anyways, just one question : Is there a 1200 mile break-in period? Because my service guy told me I can leave the showroom and do 175mph with it and redline the gears (because it comes pre-broken in). Im obviously not even going to do this (I havent passed 5k yet), but what is the proper break-in procedure? Thanks guys!

Heres some pics:

Ryan@IND · 08-06-2010, 06:33 PM

Congrats on the new Car and welcome to Bimmerpost!

03BeastCharmer · 08-06-2010, 06:37 PM

If it's brand new, and less than 1200, than No, you should not readline it yet. Yes, there is a running-in period. Should have a sticker on the windshield that gives full details (at least my last///M had the sticker as a reminder).

BMWMFAN27 · 08-06-2010, 06:44 PM

Congrats, nice car.

gadget · 08-06-2010, 06:51 PM

Welcome and Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Should have a sticker on the windshield that gives full details (at least my last///M had the sticker as a reminder).

The sticker is still there, but he may not be able to see it due to the distracting nature of the other sticker...

M3 Esq · 08-06-2010, 07:04 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Poppin Fresh · 08-06-2010, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the forum and enjoy her in good health. Drive safely.

3M TAPE · 08-06-2010, 07:21 PM

Yup, nice car but that sticker gotta go, seriously.

erm324 · 08-06-2010, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys! Im almost ready to pull the trigger on the Meisterschaft full exhaust, but its a tossup between that and the gintani full race - I feel like meisterschaft its much louder (I want her to scream)

301Bimmer9 · 08-06-2010, 07:35 PM

AW/Fox Red with ZCP is a head turner. But that sticker MUST go. Enjoy after break in, completely differnt car after its broken in.

kaykay · 08-06-2010, 08:22 PM

Welcome and congrats!

That sticker has got to go...

RevFreak14 · 08-06-2010, 08:32 PM

Do not listen to garbage from the SA. They know nothing. When I got my E46 in 05 the guy didn't even know that all M cars have to go in at 1200 miles. I think this time around the car's computer told me it had to go in. Either way it has to go in at 1200 miles and you shouldn't rev it past 5500 rpm's before then. After that it's kind of play it by ear. At around 1800 miles I said to hell with it, let it rip and I haven't looked back.

P.S. - Not a fan of the sticker

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datbimmerdoe · 08-06-2010, 08:35 PM

congrats!

M3 Esq · 08-06-2010, 08:39 PM

At least turn the sticker backwards so people can read it in their rearview mirror when you come bearing down on them.

JCtx · 08-07-2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

The sticker is still there, but he may not be able to see it due to the distracting nature of the other sticker...

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I still have hope one of his riced-up Civic buddies put the sticker there and he hasn't noticed

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Johnny Lin · 08-07-2010, 01:30 PM

Congrats

drey · 08-07-2010, 01:57 PM

Can't help myself so here it comes....

RTFM, and do what it says. Will you destroy your car by doing otherwise? Probably not, but why screw around with a $70K machine?

That said, really nice color combo there - enjoy your ride!

jeffnnj · 08-07-2010, 02:04 PM

Yes, the car has lubricating fluid in it now, not oil. You should not go over 5500 RPM or 107 MPH, nor should you floor the car until the 1200 mile service. Once they do that service which includes changing out the oil, diff fluid and tranny fluid (manual only) you can do as you wish. The only limit is nothing over 137 MPH for a prolonged time period up until 3100 miles

Jdebitjr · 08-07-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drey

Can't help myself so here it comes....

RTFM, and do what it says. Will you destroy your car by doing otherwise? Probably not, but why screw around with a $70K machine?

That said, really nice color combo there - enjoy your ride!

+1

Mjolnir · 08-07-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Yes, the car has lubricating fluid in it now, not oil. You should not go over 5500 RPM or 107 MPH, nor should you floor the car until the 1200 mile service. Once they do that service which includes changing out the oil, diff fluid and tranny fluid (manual only) you can do as you wish. The only limit is nothing over 137 MPH for a prolonged time period up until 3100 miles

Luricating fluid and not oil? Really?

jeffnnj · 08-07-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjolnir

Luricating fluid and not oil? Really?

Yeah, was pretty surprised myself. It actually looked like KY (not that I would know what the looks like, of course

)

jeffnnj · 08-07-2010, 02:24 PM

You'll also get a healthy MPG gain once the serrvice is performed.

08-06-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
erm324 Major 122 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Introducing Myself - 2011 E92 M3 Competition whatsup guys, Im currently selling my 2008 335XI (fully modded, including meth injection) and just recieved my 2011 E92 M3 Competition Package AW/FR (extended) DCT fully loaded. I cannot even COMPARE these two cars - for as fast as my 335 was, It is NOWHERE (And I mean NOWHERE) on the same level as this car. The engine, feel, quality, and SOUND are amazing!! I cannot stop smiling. Anyways, just one question : Is there a 1200 mile break-in period? Because my service guy told me I can leave the showroom and do 175mph with it and redline the gears (because it comes pre-broken in). Im obviously not even going to do this (I havent passed 5k yet), but what is the proper break-in procedure? Thanks guys! Heres some pics:
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08-06-2010, 06:37 PM	#3
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,662 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	If it's brand new, and less than 1200, than No, you should not readline it yet. Yes, there is a running-in period. Should have a sticker on the windshield that gives full details (at least my last///M had the sticker as a reminder). __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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08-06-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
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08-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#8
3M TAPE Banned 350 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: States iTrader: (0)	Yup, nice car but that sticker gotta go, seriously.
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08-06-2010, 07:23 PM	#9
erm324 Major 122 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys! Im almost ready to pull the trigger on the Meisterschaft full exhaust, but its a tossup between that and the gintani full race - I feel like meisterschaft its much louder (I want her to scream)
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08-06-2010, 07:35 PM	#10
301Bimmer9 It's Playtime 5 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: MOCO, MD iTrader: (0)	AW/Fox Red with ZCP is a head turner. But that sticker MUST go. Enjoy after break in, completely differnt car after its broken in. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 AW/Fox Red ZCP
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08-06-2010, 08:22 PM	#11
kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	Welcome and congrats! That sticker has got to go... __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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08-06-2010, 08:32 PM	#12
RevFreak14 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Do not listen to garbage from the SA. They know nothing. When I got my E46 in 05 the guy didn't even know that all M cars have to go in at 1200 miles. I think this time around the car's computer told me it had to go in. Either way it has to go in at 1200 miles and you shouldn't rev it past 5500 rpm's before then. After that it's kind of play it by ear. At around 1800 miles I said to hell with it, let it rip and I haven't looked back. P.S. - Not a fan of the sticker . __________________ 09 E92 M3, Space Grey, Fox Red, DCT - Current 05 E46 M3 - Gone 02 330ci - Gone 99 Lexus GS400 - Gone
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08-06-2010, 08:35 PM	#13
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1279 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	congrats! __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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08-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#14
M3 Esq Automobilist 396 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	At least turn the sticker backwards so people can read it in their rearview mirror when you come bearing down on them.
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08-07-2010, 01:30 PM	#16
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 835 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Congrats
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08-07-2010, 01:57 PM	#17
drey Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan, JZB/BB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Can't help myself so here it comes.... RTFM, and do what it says. Will you destroy your car by doing otherwise? Probably not, but why screw around with a $70K machine? That said, really nice color combo there - enjoy your ride!
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08-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#18
jeffnnj Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NNJ, USA iTrader: (0)	Yes, the car has lubricating fluid in it now, not oil. You should not go over 5500 RPM or 107 MPH, nor should you floor the car until the 1200 mile service. Once they do that service which includes changing out the oil, diff fluid and tranny fluid (manual only) you can do as you wish. The only limit is nothing over 137 MPH for a prolonged time period up until 3100 miles __________________ 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/Black Novillo Leather 2008 550i Sport, Platinum Gray/Natural Brown (retired) 2006 550i Silver Gray/Black (retired) 2002 M3 Convertible Titanium Silver/Black(retired) 1998 328i Convertible Arctic Silver/Gray(retired)
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jeffnnj Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NNJ, USA iTrader: (0)	You'll also get a healthy MPG gain once the serrvice is performed. __________________ 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/Black Novillo Leather 2008 550i Sport, Platinum Gray/Natural Brown (retired) 2006 550i Silver Gray/Black (retired) 2002 M3 Convertible Titanium Silver/Black(retired) 1998 328i Convertible Arctic Silver/Gray(retired)
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