Drive it like you stole it: BREAK IN PERIODS
07-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by OCBen
Well, for one thing, the 997 is still new. So you won't find any reports here on something that would be expected to show up in the long term. .
Well then, why don't you use your search penchant and go back just to the 996 introduction about a decade ago and find threads where guys have regretted deviating from Porsche's breakin reccos?
OTOH, don't bother, the fact that this breakin issue is debated incessantly, with no such evidence of engine damage, kinda proves it.
Better yet, get the Dyno results on any engine and see what they reveal. My guess is MOST dyno-ed engines belong to serious car guys who ignore the break-in.
It's also quite odd that no clear warnings whatsoever have come from guys who have deviated from break in rules and dynoed their engines only to find out it's a bad idea to deivate from break-in rules.
Of course if your goal is to keep the car for 20 years maybe you should baby it all the way thru... .
07-14-2006, 03:28 PM
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I beg to differ, there are lots of engine problems cropping up on 993s, which are about 10 years old. So maybe those guys didn't follow break in. Anyway, what's it going to hurt if you follow the break in? Why are you anti-breakin guys so adamant about not following the factory recommended procedure? I don't get it.
07-14-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by texas911
I beg to differ, there are lots of engine problems cropping up on 993s, which are about 10 years old. So maybe those guys didn't follow break in. Anyway, what's it going to hurt if you follow the break in? Why are you anti-breakin guys so adamant about not following the factory recommended procedure? I don't get it.
Maybe the 993's that have a problem are the one's that DID follow the breakin rules and those that broke them in correctly in the first few miles are the ones still running strong?
See, assumptions can argue any side of a discussion.
What can go wrong follwing the recommended breakin? Try oil leaks from seals, burning oil, less compression, carbon buildup (993) less performance..................
07-14-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
Well then, why don't you use your search penchant and go back just to the 996 introduction about a decade ago and find threads where guys have regretted deviating from Porsche's breakin reccos?
The onus is on he who makes the proposition, not the one who challenges it. .... Or are you one of those idiots we keep hearing about?
07-14-2006, 04:19 PM
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Maybe the 993's that have a problem are the one's that DID follow the breakin rules and those that broke them in correctly in the first few miles are the ones still running strong?
See, assumptions can argue any side of a discussion.
See, assumptions can argue any side of a discussion.
Ummm, yeah, that's the point. See MMD's post.
07-14-2006, 04:37 PM
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you 2 should just slug it out - invite the bentley black/terracota guy too...lets just put you 3 in a cage match and sell tickets...your constant bickering is getting tireing
07-14-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dstrimbu
Truce! C'mon guys... let's just go DRIVE...
I think they should go for a drive, but how should they drive the car. As Porsche recommends? Or rev the **** out of it?
07-14-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
I take offense to your insulting personal attacks.
You should be banned again.
You should be banned again.
And you should be a supporting member of Rennlist for as many posts as you've made here. And seriously consider trying to fit in for a change, instead of behaving so much like a troll and alienating yourself from everyone here.
07-14-2006, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
I think they should go for a drive, but how should they drive the car. As Porsche recommends? Or rev the **** out of it?
Peace,
-don
07-14-2006, 06:30 PM
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Because of verbal words that are not benefitting any of us members..
I am now locking this thread..
-- I will let all of you know, I will take great care of breaking in my car when it becomes mine. No beating, no over revving..
And I was assured on the phone today, the manager who will be driving my car for the first 100 miles will not exceed 4000 rpm... good enough for me.
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I am now locking this thread..
-- I will let all of you know, I will take great care of breaking in my car when it becomes mine. No beating, no over revving..
And I was assured on the phone today, the manager who will be driving my car for the first 100 miles will not exceed 4000 rpm... good enough for me.
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