About to buy Type R GT

GCampbell · 12th December 2007, 11:46

Hello all

I've just joined this forum as I'm about to buy a brand new Red Type R GT with 19" Rage alloys...

Test drove one last week and it was amazing... never revved a car so high in my life... it just kept on going!

Can't wait!

Dimplyred · 12th December 2007, 12:05

Welcome to the forum, great choice of car and colour. You'll love it, trust me.

Are you going to run it in? I think everyone gives the demonstrators a good hiding, I know I did.

GCampbell · 12th December 2007, 12:16

Running in...

What's the recommended rev limit/mileage for running in? My previous cars had no requirement for this.... Cooper S, Audi TT...
mmm not sure I'll be able to keep off the throttle but I will if I have to!

Dimplyred · 12th December 2007, 12:31

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Originally Posted by GCampbell

Running in...

What's the recommended rev limit/mileage for running in? My previous cars had no requirement for this.... Cooper S, Audi TT...
mmm not sure I'll be able to keep off the throttle but I will if I have to!

You don't have to, but have a read of this and make you own mind up. It's is tempting not to and just drive it hard from day one I must admit.

Running in - Civinfo Wiki

GCampbell · 12th December 2007, 13:03

Just been told I'm getting it next week !!! Excellent... so much for waiting lists!

Cap · 12th December 2007, 16:39

Congtrats! Youll love it!

You decide how you run it, but i run it hard on medium revs first 20 miles then try to keep it working after that but even on high revs

Read this:
Running in - Civinfo Wiki

okehciv · 12th December 2007, 17:29

Welcome to the forum GC

Early Xmas present getting it next week

Dont forget the ciVinfo sticker

R-2 · 12th December 2007, 20:18

Great choice. Lots of happy 'R' owners on here

and lots of good advice to be had.
You are really lucky to get your car so quickly. Lots have had to wait 3 months or more.

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,522 Thanks: 17 Thanked 54 Times in 54 Posts	Welcome to the forum, great choice of car and colour. You'll love it, trust me. Are you going to run it in? I think everyone gives the demonstrators a good hiding, I know I did.

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GCampbell Type R GT R-11299 Valve Cap Join Date: 12th December 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Running in... What's the recommended rev limit/mileage for running in? My previous cars had no requirement for this.... Cooper S, Audi TT... mmm not sure I'll be able to keep off the throttle but I will if I have to!

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GCampbell Type R GT R-11299 Valve Cap Join Date: 12th December 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just been told I'm getting it next week !!! Excellent... so much for waiting lists!

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Cap Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congtrats! Youll love it! You decide how you run it, but i run it hard on medium revs first 20 miles then try to keep it working after that but even on high revs Read this: Running in - Civinfo Wiki

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okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 938 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Welcome to the forum GC Early Xmas present getting it next week Dont forget the ciVinfo sticker

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R-2 R-10581 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st October 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 469 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Great choice. Lots of happy 'R' owners on here and lots of good advice to be had. You are really lucky to get your car so quickly. Lots have had to wait 3 months or more.