Well seven weeks with the new Z and...
06-24-2006, 07:43 AM
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I've got an 06 and it has 1700 miles on it and I still haven't been above 4500 rpm. And thats only because I pushed it a little recently since I've gone past the 1200 mile break-in period. I mean, the car is REALLY moving if you are shifting at 4k+. After about 3rd gear or so, you're already well above the posted speed limit. There are cops everywhere around here so I haven't found the right time and place to go any faster.
06-24-2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Tay-Z
I've got an 06 and it has 1700 miles on it and I still haven't been above 4500 rpm. And thats only because I pushed it a little recently since I've gone past the 1200 mile break-in period. I mean, the car is REALLY moving if you are shifting at 4k+. After about 3rd gear or so, you're already well above the posted speed limit. There are cops everywhere around here so I haven't found the right time and place to go any faster.
06-24-2006, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gumpdriver
Man you are a real SLOW roller.
haha, I'll punch it one of these days. I'm 43 now, 20 years ago it would have been a different story!
06-24-2006, 03:51 PM
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Most cars get this **** driven out of them before you even drive the car. I don't know about you, but when I test drive a car, I do at least 1 WOT run to about 60 or so to get an idea of the power/speed. Most others do the same. Not to mention the salesmen who drive the car...
06-24-2006, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ouch1011
Most cars get this **** driven out of them before you even drive the car. I don't know about you, but when I test drive a car, I do at least 1 WOT run to about 60 or so to get an idea of the power/speed. Most others do the same. Not to mention the salesmen who drive the car...
06-24-2006, 05:13 PM
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6 days for me
Mine hit that magic 1000 mile mark today...... as I drove in a benefit poker run --- the run was mostly for bikers... but ... it was a nice day for a drive! ... and what the heck...... those first 1000 miles came in just 6 days for me..... and I'm an OLD guy!!!........... Thanks to all those on this site who are so pleasant, knowledgable, and supportive of some of us new guys!
06-24-2006, 08:34 PM
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this is why i think you dont need to baby the engine at 1st, i was also told the same thing by techs.
i think one of the main reasons you will see stuff in the owners manual is to cover missans ***,, just in case kinda thing
but dont get me wrong, while i think its ok to take it pass 4k(rpm) i dont think people should push it hard all the time.
it wont hurt anything but i wouldnt push it to hard.
i think one of the main reasons you will see stuff in the owners manual is to cover missans ***,, just in case kinda thing
but dont get me wrong, while i think its ok to take it pass 4k(rpm) i dont think people should push it hard all the time.
it wont hurt anything but i wouldnt push it to hard.
06-25-2006, 07:31 AM
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i would keep an eye on consumptions issues........05 with 38.000 klm and drinking oil.
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
06-25-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by camaro194
I take it neither of you read the most important thing that comes with the car
06-25-2006, 06:04 PM
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drinking oil
Originally Posted by drzee
i would keep an eye on consumptions issues........05 with 38.000 klm and drinking oil.
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
i would check every 500klm.... i have run into 4 people in my area alone that have consumption issues on there 350z....drzee
