Running in

z1ppy · 25th June 2007, 21:39

Hi, just a quick question... How carefully have you run yours in?

The dealer told me it absolutely didnt need running in at all but I took it steady for the first 625 miles (as advised in the manual). But I'm at around 940 miles now and I'm pretty much abusing it. Hope that's ok.

Pottsy · 25th June 2007, 21:49

Abuse is good. Have a look here:

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Running_in

spsducati · 25th June 2007, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by z1ppy

Hi, just a quick question... How carefully have you run yours in?

The dealer told me it absolutely didnt need running in at all but I took it steady for the first 625 miles (as advised in the manual). But I'm at around 940 miles now and I'm pretty much abusing it. Hope that's ok.

I found in the first couple of hundred miles with the Drive By Wire, it was all too easy to hit the rev limiter which I did twice but have that under control now (the engine spins so easily)

. I think a good bit of VTech is fine and a mix of driving should do it.

z1ppy · 25th June 2007, 22:04

Thanks Pottsy, although now I'm a little worried I took it too steady at first. I dont want to be missing out on any of the horsies I paid for

z1ppy · 25th June 2007, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by spsducati

the engine spins so easily

It's fantastic isnt it. I'm still getting used to the nature of natural vtec engine. I had a Focus ST before so I still find myself getting in and being a little disappointed with the power.... until I rev, rev, REV!!! Hahahahaha! It never fails to put a smile on my face!

thespacecowboy · 28th June 2007, 10:25

Stop it! Mine is not here for 3 months! Grrrrr

Rejpal · 28th June 2007, 11:39

thespacecowboy: Let them talk, mine NHB is ready at the showroom for tommorow's pickup

Hope you'll survive the months coming, holding on your sanity. I've had dreams about my pickup day, all of them ended horribly

thespacecowboy · 28th June 2007, 12:46

I think breaking into the dealer and taking a night time test drive is my only way to stop my pangs!

Nighthaunt · 28th June 2007, 13:07

Almost know what it feels like SpaceCowboy been waiting over 2 months for my Type S GT - on the bright side picking it up tomorrow (confirmed) so only about 20 hours to go

Alex

misterpro · 28th June 2007, 13:14

Those 20 hours will be like 20 days though

*on topic*

running in? Once your engine is nice & warm you can thrash it all you want. Just don't do it cold.

Jedi71 · 28th June 2007, 14:16

Dealer Phoned Me Last Week To Say My Type R Will Be In Oct Now !!!!!! 3 Mths

z1ppy · 28th June 2007, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi71

Dealer Phoned Me Last Week To Say My Type R Will Be In Oct Now !!!!!! 3 Mths

Ooh sorry bro that's a shame. I found the wait v. difficult - mine was 2.5 months from order.

I've never known a car that sounds so much like a ******* race car when revved - its incredible!! .... sorry!

Alwaysblack · 28th June 2007, 17:30

Although not completely new to this forum, sadly have little time to add to the comments.
I do need to express my thanks to so many of you for this site, especially Pottsy.
I have read, read and then read some more. Finally, I am going to be joining you...........
NHB (Of course), GT with Sat Nav ordered today. I finally decided that for once in my life, my heart was going to rule my head.
I have had a number to test drive, leaving the R till last. I'm glad I did. Hooked from the moment I came to a National Speed Limit Dual Carriageway.

20 weeks I've been told.............What an early Christmas present!

SHADEMASTER · 7th September 2007, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Abuse is good. Have a look here:

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Running_in

I get my Type R GT this Tuesday,
just wondering about best way to run in, has any one tried the method posted above?
If so what miles have you covered and have you had any problems?

jayt43 · 7th September 2007, 19:05

Yes, used Pottsy's/motortune method. 12,500 miles on the clock. No problems. Hardly any oil used.

Even service guy recently commented how well the car pulled (went on a quick run around the block after replacing rear shocks).

I was meticulous in going about the process though, especially when it came to beddding in the brakes (perhaps that also helps with pad/disc longevity which lots of users have talked about).

Munro · 7th September 2007, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayt43

Yes, used Pottsy's/motortune method. 12,500 miles on the clock. No problems. Hardly any oil used.

Even service guy recently commented how well the car pulled (went on a quick run around the block after replacing rear shocks).

I was meticulous in going about the process though, especially when it came to beddding in the brakes (perhaps that also helps with pad/disc longevity which lots of users have talked about).

Did you go as far as changing the oil to non synthetic for the running in period ?

.

jayt43 · 7th September 2007, 19:29

No, didn't do that as I had to drive across Europe very shortly after getting the car. Did give me the opportunity though to have a go on lots of twisty roads through Austria (avoiding motorways whenever I could).

illegalhunter · 7th September 2007, 19:55

Iam going to drive mine like i stole it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

z1ppy · 7th September 2007, 22:17

I drove it carefully for the first (600 miles) with a fair squeeze to the high revs every now and then. Then I got scared about leaving weak spots so I then made sure I used the whole rev range.

I'm now on about 2,700 and since about 1,000 I've abused it and its FANTASTIC!!

Enjoy it!

DC5 TEG · 10th September 2007, 21:59

The oil that comes in the cars from the factory has to be left in the car until the first service or till at least 6k anyway, so Honda quote.

As for the running in, i used the method in the link on my two CTRs, i warmed up and ragged the tits out of it, with a mixture of what was mentioned.

I used heaps of oil, as expected(as stated in link) for the first 6000 miles, then i switched over to fully synthetic, and never used a drop after that until i sold the car.
My first CTR i have to say i ragged heavier than my facelift EP3, and i felt my first car was the quickest of the two.

DC5

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z1ppy Valve Cap Join Date: 24th June 2007 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks Pottsy, although now I'm a little worried I took it too steady at first. I dont want to be missing out on any of the horsies I paid for

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thespacecowboy Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think breaking into the dealer and taking a night time test drive is my only way to stop my pangs!

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Alwaysblack Ex Black Rat Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 21st September 2006 Location: S E London / Kent Posts: 160 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Although not completely new to this forum, sadly have little time to add to the comments. I do need to express my thanks to so many of you for this site, especially Pottsy. I have read, read and then read some more. Finally, I am going to be joining you........... NHB (Of course), GT with Sat Nav ordered today. I finally decided that for once in my life, my heart was going to rule my head. I have had a number to test drive, leaving the R till last. I'm glad I did. Hooked from the moment I came to a National Speed Limit Dual Carriageway. 20 weeks I've been told.............What an early Christmas present!

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, used Pottsy's/motortune method. 12,500 miles on the clock. No problems. Hardly any oil used. Even service guy recently commented how well the car pulled (went on a quick run around the block after replacing rear shocks). I was meticulous in going about the process though, especially when it came to beddding in the brakes (perhaps that also helps with pad/disc longevity which lots of users have talked about).

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, didn't do that as I had to drive across Europe very shortly after getting the car. Did give me the opportunity though to have a go on lots of twisty roads through Austria (avoiding motorways whenever I could).

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z1ppy Valve Cap Join Date: 24th June 2007 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I drove it carefully for the first (600 miles) with a fair squeeze to the high revs every now and then. Then I got scared about leaving weak spots so I then made sure I used the whole rev range. I'm now on about 2,700 and since about 1,000 I've abused it and its FANTASTIC!! Enjoy it!

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DC5 TEG Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd September 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The oil that comes in the cars from the factory has to be left in the car until the first service or till at least 6k anyway, so Honda quote. As for the running in, i used the method in the link on my two CTRs, i warmed up and ragged the tits out of it, with a mixture of what was mentioned. I used heaps of oil, as expected(as stated in link) for the first 6000 miles, then i switched over to fully synthetic, and never used a drop after that until i sold the car. My first CTR i have to say i ragged heavier than my facelift EP3, and i felt my first car was the quickest of the two. DC5