First new car!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

What does the manual say for break in?
This shouldn't be a question.
No doubt the national sales manager for BMW would be the most informed on breaking in Subaru engines.

Yep, I thought about commenting on his post but, he already did what he did .....


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, I thought about commenting on his post but, he already did what he did .....


humfrz

His call but I wanted to make sure others reading it didn't think "Oh what a great idea".
Like he said there are a bunch of people supporting that sort of break in on the internet and although it may be great for some engines or not do any real harm to these ones the people that designed and built it made their instructions very clear for a reason.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dexter

Congrats!

I'm somewhat in the same boat. First new car for me too was my 2017 BRZ that I picked up a couple of weeks ago.

The question is... hard or soft engine run in??? After much reading I went for hard break-in after I spoke to a mate who has been national sales manager of BMW, amongst others.

Hi ya, Dexter ....... ya know, it sounds to me like the reading you have done on breaking in a new, modern day engine ....... is from literature from the 50s .....

@Azyael - again....I suggest you read and follow the drivers manual in reference to breaking in your car's engine.


humfrz

[Azyael]

Definitely reading the manual!
Going to keep the exterior as stock as possible.

I'm not going to go HAM on modifications until the car is paid off.
Only thing on my mind right now is new wheels/tires and a cold air intake!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Azyael

Definitely reading the manual!
Going to keep the exterior as stock as possible.

I'm not going to go HAM on modifications until the car is paid off.
Only thing on my mind right now is new wheels/tires and a cold air intake!

Good approach.

As far as air intakes, many (including myself) would suggest just a free-er flowing drop in air filter (like K&N). Why? Cause there ain't nutten wrong with the stock air box.

As far as tires, if you plan on driving your new machine on frozen ice or snow covered roads in the winter, snow tires would be a good idea.

As far as summer tires ...... you may wish to consider what kind of driving you will be doing (DD, auto cross, track) before you decide to change them.


humfrz

[Azyael]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Good approach.

As far as air intakes, many (including myself) would suggest just a free-er flowing drop in air filter (like K&N). Why? Cause there ain't nutten wrong with the stock air box.

As far as tires, if you plan on driving your new machine on frozen ice or snow covered roads in the winter, snow tires would be a good idea.

As far as summer tires ...... you may wish to consider what kind of driving you will be doing (DD, auto cross, track) before you decide to change them.


humfrz

I live in Texas so snow/ice is a non issue most of the time (We shut down at the mention of ice)

I'm really only a DD. I do enjoy a good drive on windy roads and taking turns fast though!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Azyael

I live in Texas so snow/ice is a non issue most of the time (We shut down at the mention of ice)

I'm really only a DD. I do enjoy a good drive on windy roads and taking turns fast though!

Well, OK then.

The OEM tires will let you have a bunch of fun on the twisty roads, so, I'd suggest you just use them up .....

I'd suggest you leave the nannies engaged unless you have a large area to "learn" how the car will react when it slides.

Have fun and safe drives ......


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Azyael

Only thing on my mind right now is new wheels/tires and a cold air intake!

The entire intake assembly as well as the aero and packaging behind the bumper cover is all superbly engineered. I suggest keeping it.

edit: I see @humfrz already touched on this.

[Riftur]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, OK then.

The OEM tires will let you have a bunch of fun on the twisty roads, so, I'd suggest you just use them up .....

I'd suggest you leave the nannies engaged unless you have a large area to "learn" how the car will react when it slides.

Have fun and safe drives ......


humfrz

I agree with the nanny comment completely. Most people who total this car turned the nannies off. At least thats what I have read in about 4-5 stories. The car really handles great and is very easy to gain control over if you loose it a little but a lot of drivers need to learn the limits of the car before taking it to the edge.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Riftur

I agree with the nanny comment completely. Most people who total this car turned the nannies off. At least thats what I have read in about 4-5 stories. The car really handles great and is very easy to gain control over if you loose it a little but a lot of drivers need to learn the limits of the car before taking it to the edge.

....and they don't know how or ever handled a RWD car before if ever. That's why i think when trying out with the nannies off or limited and never driving a RWD car before, they take it to their local empty lot with a set of cones and throw the car around to experience how the car reacts compared to other non RWD cars they drove in the past. Growing up driving RWD cars I would have no problem with this car off the lot with no nannies at all. So practicing in a safe area is key to keeping bent metal unbent.

[Azyael]

Will definitely be keeping the nannies on! (The first time I've heard that term, but once I realized what you were talking about it is a pretty hilarious term)

This is my FIRST RWD car ever so I'm being a bit cautious driving it! So far its been very fun to take to work and back home. There are some twisty turns here and there and I've been taking them a bit faster each day!

[TorontoNat]

Originally Posted by Azyael

Will definitely be keeping the nannies on! (The first time I've heard that term, but once I realized what you were talking about it is a pretty hilarious term)

This is my FIRST RWD car ever so I'm being a bit cautious driving it! So far its been very fun to take to work and back home. There are some twisty turns here and there and I've been taking them a bit faster each day!

Congrats on the new car! Looks amazing in white. Best part about it in my opinion is how long the "Suggestion Zone" is in the twins. You will start to feel the car talk to you and tell you very very clearly... "Mr. driver, this here is the limit...Give me a little bit more gas or steering input and I WILL spin very quickly" unlike other cars that are so unconnected to the road the slipping happens almost out of nowhere.. none of that here. Safe drives and defs leave nannies on... I can speak from personal experience.. even once you get super comfortable 6 months from now.. still don't turn them off lol.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Azyael

Will definitely be keeping the nannies on! (The first time I've heard that term, but once I realized what you were talking about it is a pretty hilarious term)

This is my FIRST RWD car ever so I'm being a bit cautious driving it! So far its been very fun to take to work and back home. There are some twisty turns here and there and I've been taking them a bit faster each day!

You'll feel the VSC kick in if it tries to kick the rear out. Just keep calm it makes a heck of a noise but it works like a charm. Over time you'll get used to it and learn the car's and your limit. Above all have fun.

[meadowz06]

Originally Posted by Azyael

Hey guys,

Someone rear ended me a couple weeks back and my old car was totalled.
I recently graduated, and found a swanky new job as a software QA Engineer so I thought maybe it's time to get the car of my dreams.

Say hello to my first new new car ever!!!

Congrats! Beautiful car.