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Scargo · Jun 29th, 2003, 03:09 AM

So im at 200 miles now

go to upshift, miss 2nd.. had the HK blasting so i didnt hear what was going on and i pushed on the throtle more since the car wasnt seeming to acelerate any more. i look down at the tac and im at lik 6 grand, CRAP.

i was only up that high for a second, and there was no load on the motor since it was in netural. i know im an idiot but do you think itll be alright, i know break in is just a general guideline and not the end of the world if you go over, but im still worried about my baby

any advice to calm me down??

-Charles

gromit · Jun 29th, 2003, 03:25 AM

Just Kidding...It'll be fine. There's even one school of thought regarding break in that you should run the heck out of it while breaking it in.

EBMCS03 · Jun 29th, 2003, 06:59 AM

Hahaha dont worry... its fine... During my break in i actually at time went above 4.5K on purpose and on accident at times

just to let the engine run a little I'm positive its no problem.

Mugami · Jun 29th, 2003, 01:37 PM

Im one of those who didnt follow the breakin suggestions. I've been red lining since day one. 10,000 miles later nota a hint of problem. so your fine

Dark Silver S · Jun 29th, 2003, 02:14 PM

[must... resist... urge... to... pimp...]

chughes163 · Jul 1st, 2003, 11:56 PM

pimp?....Dark Silver's secret double life has emerged

Overdrive · Jul 2nd, 2003, 12:21 AM

Scargo,

I know this has been a very traumatic episode for you. I suggest several evenings of rest after you drive the hell out of your MINI during the day, with liberal quantities of fine aged single malt scotch and some fine cigars....

....Or you could get a couple of kegs and several large pizzas and drown all your guilt and angst (Hey, who says remorse and regret can't be fun, too!!!

Yeagy · Jul 2nd, 2003, 05:39 AM

My MINI was in the showroom when I showed up to take it home. While I was driving it out of the doors I reved it up to 4.5-5K RPMs. Then when I drove it down the sideroad by the dealership I redlined 1st gear, slammed 2nd, redlined 2nd, then shut it down for a stop sign. Turned left onto the main road and topped out 3rd gear all the way to redline. I now have 14K miles and it still runs like a champ. Atleast 8K miles have been of HARD driving. Like redline the first 4 gears, then cruise at 110mph for a lenght of time. I think you will be fine

Pritch · Jul 2nd, 2003, 06:54 AM

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Originally posted by Yeagy
My MINI was in the showroom when I showed up to take it home. While I was driving it out of the doors I reved it up to 4.5-5K RPMs. Then when I drove it down the sideroad by the dealership I redlined 1st gear, slammed 2nd, redlined 2nd, then shut it down for a stop sign. Turned left onto the main road and topped out 3rd gear all the way to redline. I now have 14K miles and it still runs like a champ. Atleast 8K miles have been of HARD driving. Like redline the first 4 gears, then cruise at 110mph for a lenght of time. I think you will be fine

That sounds like the sort of thing you do when you discover that the Hire Car that you have just been given only has delivery mileage on it - thrash the **** out of it, to get the engine loosened up

Maybe I'll show a little more restraint with my car, but not to the other extreme though

Jun 29th, 2003, 03:09 AM	#1
Scargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 88 Offline	Over reved during breakin So im at 200 miles now go to upshift, miss 2nd.. had the HK blasting so i didnt hear what was going on and i pushed on the throtle more since the car wasnt seeming to acelerate any more. i look down at the tac and im at lik 6 grand, CRAP. i was only up that high for a second, and there was no load on the motor since it was in netural. i know im an idiot but do you think itll be alright, i know break in is just a general guideline and not the end of the world if you go over, but im still worried about my baby any advice to calm me down?? -Charles

Jun 29th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 03:07 PM Posts: 838 Offline	YOU TRASHED YOUR MOTOR DUDE!!! Just Kidding...It'll be fine. There's even one school of thought regarding break in that you should run the heck out of it while breaking it in. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Jun 29th, 2003, 06:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Hahaha dont worry... its fine... During my break in i actually at time went above 4.5K on purpose and on accident at times just to let the engine run a little I'm positive its no problem. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jun 29th, 2003, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Im one of those who didnt follow the breakin suggestions. I've been red lining since day one. 10,000 miles later nota a hint of problem. so your fine 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

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Jul 1st, 2003, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Jul 2nd, 2003, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Overdrive MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Middle of Nowhere Local Time: 03:07 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Scargo, I know this has been a very traumatic episode for you. I suggest several evenings of rest after you drive the hell out of your MINI during the day, with liberal quantities of fine aged single malt scotch and some fine cigars.... ....Or you could get a couple of kegs and several large pizzas and drown all your guilt and angst (Hey, who says remorse and regret can't be fun, too!!! "you better run run run...godwhacker's on the case." --Steely Dan

Jul 2nd, 2003, 05:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yeagy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Local Time: 09:07 PM Posts: 62 Offline	My MINI was in the showroom when I showed up to take it home. While I was driving it out of the doors I reved it up to 4.5-5K RPMs. Then when I drove it down the sideroad by the dealership I redlined 1st gear, slammed 2nd, redlined 2nd, then shut it down for a stop sign. Turned left onto the main road and topped out 3rd gear all the way to redline. I now have 14K miles and it still runs like a champ. Atleast 8K miles have been of HARD driving. Like redline the first 4 gears, then cruise at 110mph for a lenght of time. I think you will be fine

Jul 2nd, 2003, 06:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pritch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 282 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Yeagy My MINI was in the showroom when I showed up to take it home. While I was driving it out of the doors I reved it up to 4.5-5K RPMs. Then when I drove it down the sideroad by the dealership I redlined 1st gear, slammed 2nd, redlined 2nd, then shut it down for a stop sign. Turned left onto the main road and topped out 3rd gear all the way to redline. I now have 14K miles and it still runs like a champ. Atleast 8K miles have been of HARD driving. Like redline the first 4 gears, then cruise at 110mph for a lenght of time. I think you will be fine That sounds like the sort of thing you do when you discover that the Hire Car that you have just been given only has delivery mileage on it - thrash the ** out of it, to get the engine loosened up Maybe I'll show a little more restraint with my car, but not to the other extreme though David** 2003 Mini Cooper S - DS/B

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