I'm ready for the track but is my GTS??
11-15-2011, 05:05 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
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Whether it's for the first few hundred or the first couple of thousand, I agree completely that what you suggest is critical to a proper beak in. I did exactly that, but avoided full throttle and high revs for the first 1K. For the next 1K I began to gradually increase revs and use more throttle. I did my first autoX at 2100 miles. I will admit I cheated on this regimen a few times as I took delivery in Europe and there was driving on the Autobahn involved.
I wouldn't track at 500 miles, but I'm conservative. BTW, my S uses no oil either.
I wouldn't track at 500 miles, but I'm conservative. BTW, my S uses no oil either.
vary the revs for the first 400 miles and then go for it.
All agreed that I should not keep the revs constant for any period of time during the initial period.
I did what they said and now have about 30 track days on the car with no issues so.
Each person must listen to what they are told and decide for themselves.
11-15-2011, 06:59 PM
#32
Three Wheelin'
That's a lot of speculation to build an argument on. Another way of looking at it is that if running the car hard right out of the box is so good for the engine, why would Porsche recommend a detrimental extended break in period that could compromise longevity and result in more warranty claims down the road? Just asking.....
11-15-2011, 07:32 PM
#33
Rennlist Member
Jeez, another HOT TOPIC that will be debated to death! 
Whether or not the break-in period is Porsche legal covering for themselves, or actually helps with engine break-in and adds to long-term reliability can possibly be debated.
However, I see NO HARM of taking it easy for 2K miles and not tracking it, JUST IN CASE Mike/Porsche is right! Why risk it? It's pretty simple, really!
Whether or not the break-in period is Porsche legal covering for themselves, or actually helps with engine break-in and adds to long-term reliability can possibly be debated.
However, I see NO HARM of taking it easy for 2K miles and not tracking it, JUST IN CASE Mike/Porsche is right! Why risk it? It's pretty simple, really!
11-15-2011, 07:34 PM
#34
Rennlist Member
Back to the GTS, I'm going to wait until at least 3000 miles, patience is a virtue that I'm obviously still developing. Luckily I have a friend that wants me to help instruct him at a DE and he has a Cayman R that is fully "broken in" that we can have some fun with.
Thanks everyone for your input!
Thanks everyone for your input!
11-16-2011, 10:37 AM
#35
Rennlist Member
11-16-2011, 05:17 PM
#36
Race Director
