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Originally Posted by TheEagle
Is it bad to constantly floor the BRZ?
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It depends on your definition of "bad".
If you have more fun driving that way, then it doesn't sound like that's 'bad'. More fun is usually a good thing.
If you think that possibly shortening the life of the engine is bad, then constantly flooring it might do that. Slamming the pedal to the floor puts a sudden load on many moving parts in the engine. Eventually, those moving parts might start to react by showing more wear.
In general, the life expectancy of an engine can be more dependent on the total amount of fuel run through it than the miles or operating hours (even though most people think in terms of miles or hours). So if the only way you drive the car is with your foot to the floor, and you're seeing gas mileage in the teens, the engine probably won't last as long compared with more moderate driving.
That might not bother you, depending on how many miles the car has on it, and how long you plan to keep it. It might end up losing compression, or burning oil, or someday experiencing a catastrophic engine failure, but that day might be far into the future when you no longer own the car.
It's your car, and your choice.