Your thoughts on Break In Period for GT3's
11-26-2013, 11:03 PM
#31
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11-26-2013, 11:40 PM
#32
Rennlist Member
The "myth" is that there is no recommended break-in anywhere but in the US. It is not a "requirement" here; it is a recommendation. So you do have recommendations over there to vary speed etc., but with no indication for how long?
11-27-2013, 03:33 AM
#34
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)...It reads that it is recommended in the first 3000km that:
- you preferably take longer drives
- avoid excessive cold starts and short drives
- avoid track use and Porsche schools
-avoid excessive engine speed whilst the engine is cold...
I broke mine in as per Savy's procedure... https://rennlist.com/forums/7362951-post64.html
just went a little more conservative with the engine speeds... kept it to 7000rpm in the first 1000km, took the dealership up on a track day and tracked it once limiting to 7500 rpm that day and then it went to the dealer for engine, trans flush and SRF...
Last edited by 911rox; 11-27-2013 at 03:53 AM.
11-27-2013, 11:59 AM
#35
Drifting
Let it warm up completely and then let it rip. Keeping the RPM below 4K for 1 THOUSAND miles and then turn around and change the oil at 1K miles will not happen in my car 
11-27-2013, 12:07 PM
#36
11-27-2013, 01:03 PM
#37
Drive the car---- it has a warranty
11-27-2013, 01:34 PM
#38
Race Director
It's pretty clear that there are conflicting opinions about this. Here's an interesting idea for those who believe in no break-in to test your belief (and that of others) in it's benefits. At re-sale time, proudly post in your Autotrader ad that you drove the car right off the lot like you stole it. I'm sure potential buyers will be impressed!
11-27-2013, 03:03 PM
#39
It's pretty clear that there are conflicting opinions about this. Here's an interesting idea for those who believe in no break-in to test your belief (and that of others) in it's benefits. At re-sale time, proudly post in your Autotrader ad that you drove the car right off the lot like you stole it. I'm sure potential buyers will be impressed!
11-27-2013, 03:09 PM
#40
Race Director
How is it that there is such ambiguity surrounding something so important? Same on the Ducati forums I've been a part of for years.. It's like trying to debate the existence of god for Christ sake... someone, somewhere, must know the truthiest truth no?
11-27-2013, 03:37 PM
#41
The owner's manual outlines the recommendation for break in. Some choose to ignore it offering their personal procedure instead.
11-27-2013, 03:44 PM
#42
People that plan to own the car for less than 4 years are more likely to use the aggressive/brief break-in approach. People that plan to own the car for more than 5 years are more likely to use the conservative/long break-in approach.
Just my viewpoint. Don't get offended if you feel that I put you in the wrong bucket.
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Just my viewpoint. Don't get offended if you feel that I put you in the wrong bucket.
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11-27-2013, 03:47 PM
#43
Rennlist Member
If you plan to keep the car more than a couple of years then follow the recommended brake in periods. IMO, I don't believe it matters whether you do so or not. Porsche recommendation is just that. If they felt the car would be harmed by using for its intended purpose from the time of delivery they would have made the recommendation mandatory.
This is something easily monitored by the computer. In other words, there is not data to suggest that driving the car as if you stole it from the get go will do harm.
This is something easily monitored by the computer. In other words, there is not data to suggest that driving the car as if you stole it from the get go will do harm.
11-27-2013, 03:51 PM
#44
Race Director
People that plan to own the car for less than 4 years are more likely to use the aggressive/brief break-in approach. People that plan to own the car for more than 5 years are more likely to use the conservative/long break-in approach.
Just my viewpoint. Don't get offended if you feel that I put you in the wrong bucket.
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Just my viewpoint. Don't get offended if you feel that I put you in the wrong bucket.
.
11-27-2013, 03:56 PM
#45
Drifting
Last edited by silverrules; 12-10-2013 at 01:48 AM.