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Old 11-22-2008, 05:36 PM
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I think I got a little overzealous today and did 4500 RPM while accelerating away from a G35 that was tailgating me on the highway. Since I have only done about 600 KMs and I am still under my 2000KM break-in period, is this bad for the engine or other components in any way? I was only doing 4500 RPM for about 3 seconds before I let go of the gas and proved a point. I did not use kick-back mode or anything like that. I know I did only 500 RPM more than the recommended maximum limit, so I am guessing it's no big deal. Right?
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='728794' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:36 PM
I think I got a little overzealous today and did 4500 RPM while accelerating away from a G35 that was tailgating me on the highway. Since I have only done about 600 KMs and I am still under my 2000KM break-in period, is this bad for the engine or other components in any way? I was only doing 4500 RPM for about 3 seconds before I let go of the gas and proved a point. I did not use kick-back mode or anything like that. I know I did only 500 RPM more than the recommended maximum limit, so I am guessing it's no big deal. Right?
manual says don't exceed 4500 rpms. and even if you did your okay buddy..lol
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I went over a bunch accidentally the second day I had the car... maybe hit 6000 or so I think. Just briefly .... I was taking my wife up the twisties toward Mount Rainier south of Wilkeson - Carbon River Gorge. Yikes! It was at 6000 in nothing flat!
No problems but only 13K miles.
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Originally Posted by wlkonacloud' post='728800' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:52 PM
manual says don't exceed 4500 rpms. and even if you did your okay buddy..lol
Oh, I thought it said 4000 RPM. I'm being a little paranoid. It's not only my first E60 but my first NEW BMW. The last one I had was used. PHEW! Thanks wlkonacloud!
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='728801' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:56 PM
I went over a bunch accidentally the second day I had the car... maybe hit 6000 or so I think. Just briefly .... I was taking my wife up the twisties toward Mount Rainier south of Wilkeson - Carbon River Gorge. Yikes! It was at 6000 in nothing flat!
No problems but only 13K miles.
Cool! I have a feeling short bursts are fine, which is good for people like us BUT that does not mean that I plan to do it again..."plan" being the key word here.
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='728794' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:36 PM
I think I got a little overzealous today and did 4500 RPM while accelerating away from a G35 that was tailgating me on the highway. Since I have only done about 600 KMs and I am still under my 2000KM break-in period, is this bad for the engine or other components in any way? I was only doing 4500 RPM for about 3 seconds before I let go of the gas and proved a point. I did not use kick-back mode or anything like that. I know I did only 500 RPM more than the recommended maximum limit, so I am guessing it's no big deal. Right?
Not a big deal. Red lining a stone cold engine would be an issue...
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='728794' date='Nov 22 2008, 09:36 PM
I think I got a little overzealous today and did 4500 RPM while accelerating away from a G35 that was tailgating me on the highway. Since I have only done about 600 KMs and I am still under my 2000KM break-in period, is this bad for the engine or other components in any way? I was only doing 4500 RPM for about 3 seconds before I let go of the gas and proved a point. I did not use kick-back mode or anything like that. I know I did only 500 RPM more than the recommended maximum limit, so I am guessing it's no big deal. Right?

I forgot about my break-in period the second day I got it...
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Originally Posted by gs_535xi' post='728848' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:44 PM
I forgot about my break-in period the second day I got it...
That is ok. You were probably busy with your sweet 16 b-day party.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='728849' date='Nov 23 2008, 12:45 AM
That is ok. You were probably busy with your sweet 16 b-day party.

Ha ha.. why do you always gotta pick on me
and it was 17th bday!!!
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Originally Posted by gs_535xi' post='728851' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:50 PM
Ha ha.. why do you always gotta pick on me
and it was 17th bday!!!
Someone has to keep an eye on you! And my bad....17th.
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