6 speed manual and speed levels

[DaPistonHead]

Hello,
I got a new 2020 BRZ just recently and want to get the right speed for each gear. The car has 600 miles on the odometer now. For easy city driving (still breaking in), I'm doing the following:

gear speed (mph)
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1 0 to 5
2 5 to 15
3 15 to 25
4 25 to 35
5 35 to 45
6 above 45

Does it sound right? Any input appreciated. Thanks.

[Milhouse86]

Short shifting way too much imo

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[Tcoat]

There is no "right speed for each gear" really. Just keep her under the 4K rev mark until done the break in. In fact the break in says to vary the speed and revs during that period so you want to stay away from fixed patterns not enforce them. Don't worry about what speed you are doing since it could vary considerably depending on the circumstances.

[Spuds]

My opinion:
Don't drive in a gear at less than 1700rpm. That's not great for the engine. I personally try to keep it over 2krpm. At low rpm the flywheel isn't providing enough inertia to keep the engine running smoothly, which means you are gonna get strange forces and vibrations. At the same time you have low oil pressure so that's not good for your bearings.

Until you finish the break-in, don't go over 4krpm or whatever it is the manual says. After break-in, go as high as you want, it will probably be fine unless you money shift.

So basically increase your speeds in each gear by about 5-10mph lower gears, and 10-15mph in higher gears

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Spuds

My opinion:
Don't drive in a gear at less than 1700rpm.

This is nice and safe advice. You'll also notice that if you do find yourself in low rpms, pressing the gas hard will make the engine vibrate badly. This is called lugging the motor and bad for the bottom end. When in doubt, downshift a gear.

Generally I never apply heavy throttle under 3k. Gently accelerating between ~1700 and 3000 is fine.

Feel and listen to the engine, it will let you know when it isn't happy.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

My opinion:
Don't drive in a gear at less than 1700rpm. That's not great for the engine. I personally try to keep it over 2krpm. At low rpm the flywheel isn't providing enough inertia to keep the engine running smoothly, which means you are gonna get strange forces and vibrations. At the same time you have low oil pressure so that's not good for your bearings.

Until you finish the break-in, don't go over 4krpm or whatever it is the manual says. After break-in, go as high as you want, it will probably be fine unless you money shift.

So basically increase your speeds in each gear by about 5-10mph lower gears, and 10-15mph in higher gears

Although many will say "just drive the crap out of it from the start it is good for it" I have always been a follow the break in procedure guy.
I am having a hard time with it this time around though since the car is so much the same as the FRS I sometimes forget it is new! Have to actually pay attention to the revs and not just throw it on cruise for my 45 minutes commute.

[soundman98]

i've had 2 brz's. the first i had for 4 months, then someone totaled it by ignoring their stop sign. it was at 3k miles..

on the first, i followed break-in procedure. it was an agonizing thousand miles.

the second, i pretended i did it already. i left the dealer sideways through first, and chirped second just in case.

outside of first gear, i try to not let the revs go below 2000. i generally hover around 3000 the majority of the time though. and it see's redline at least once every time it leaves the garage. it's a mechanical device. and mechanical devices are built to serve a purpose. my cars purpose is to be fun!

ENJOY YOUR NEW CAR!!

[Yoshoobaroo]

Also DON'T REDLINE WHEN THE OIL IS UNDER 170F

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Although many will say "just drive the crap out of it from the start it is good for it" I have always been a follow the break in procedure guy.
I am having a hard time with it this time around though since the car is so much the same as the FRS I sometimes forget it is new! Have to actually pay attention to the revs and not just throw it on cruise for my 45 minutes commute.

Oh easy solution to get through it quickly, just go on a road... trip... Nevermind.

When I got mine I went back to NY for a weekend varying my speed in 6th, probably drove a bunch of people crazy. But it spun off the last few hundred miles pretty quick lol.

[Milhouse86]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i've had 2 brz's. the first i had for 4 months, then someone totaled it by ignoring their stop sign. it was at 3k miles..

on the first, i followed break-in procedure. it was an agonizing thousand miles.

the second, i pretended i did it already. i left the dealer sideways through first, and chirped second just in case.

outside of first gear, i try to not let the revs go below 2000. i generally hover around 3000 the majority of the time though. and it see's redline at least once every time it leaves the garage. it's a mechanical device. and mechanical devices are built to serve a purpose. my cars purpose is to be fun!

ENJOY YOUR NEW CAR!!

I am pretty sure the manual says you should redline daily to preserve the integrity of the motor. I know I do

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[thomasmryan]

yep...below 4k the first 1000 US miles. check your oil level properly and frequently as consumption is more during this period.

[Sapphireho]

Isn't the entire break-in procedure outlined in the owners manual?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Milhouse86

I am pretty sure the manual says you should redline daily to preserve the integrity of the motor. I know I DID

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FIFY

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...74#post3314974

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Isn't the entire break-in procedure outlined in the owners manual?

Yes