European Delivery Design Flaw
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Why do they want you to vary the speed? How important is that?
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 29 2004, 07:42 PM
Nothing happens.
The engine is perfect!
You should follow the break-in rule because the transmission is learning how you drive. But nothing serious happens if you just open it up and hitit...
It is just better to break-in, that's why BMW recommends it.
Hey, 120mph is pretty fast! On the most Autobahns you can't go that fast anyways!
The engine is perfect!
You should follow the break-in rule because the transmission is learning how you drive. But nothing serious happens if you just open it up and hitit...
It is just better to break-in, that's why BMW recommends it.
Hey, 120mph is pretty fast! On the most Autobahns you can't go that fast anyways!
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Originally Posted by pharding' date='Nov 30 2004, 06:41 AM
Why do they want you to vary the speed?? How important is that?
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The only thing I can figure is that by varying speeds, you are forcing the engine to run at different RPMs. I guess they don't want you hopping on the interstate and cruising at 80 mph for the first 1,200 miles.
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Nov 30 2004, 02:22 AM
[quote name='Hormazd' date='Nov 30 2004, 02:00 AM'][quote name='The Pentium Guy' date='Nov 29 2004, 05:57 PM']Awesome!
That's amazing how you can drive to other countries in europe... I wish there was a way to get to england, but that wouldn't work because they drive on the other side of the road!
Any good places to visit in europe? (there are plenty I know. anything *really* worth seeing?)
That's amazing how you can drive to other countries in europe... I wish there was a way to get to england, but that wouldn't work because they drive on the other side of the road!
Any good places to visit in europe? (there are plenty I know. anything *really* worth seeing?)
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[/quote]I'd like to know why ED saves you money. Is it a BMW publicity stunt.
Many people drive from UK to Europe, and Europe to UK. It's quite easy, for those that are concerned about being on the "wrong" side of the road.
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No, Euro-delivery is not a publicity stunt. BMW gets a tax break from the German government for cars it sells in that manner. And the reason for that is because the German government likes to promote tourism.For those interested, BMW's Euro-delivery department told me that they expect to have the new models (530 & 525 w/ new engines) available for pickup as early as May. This means less of a hassle from a dealer because they will not have to take any cars out of their own allocation fo facilitate E.D. at such an early time in the model year.
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In January there is still a big chance of snow in Bavaria. Main roads will be free of snow, Highways are allways in good conditions! You should drive very carefully, since you won't have winter tyres when taking delivery, and you shouldn't drive to the Alpes.
The highways (Autobahns) are kept free of ice and snow with salt! You should therefore wash your car, including the bottom, before drop off!
!In January there is still a big chance of snow in Bavaria. Main roads will be free of snow, Highways are allways in good conditions! You should drive very carefully, since you won't have winter tyres when taking delivery, and you shouldn't drive to the Alpes.
The highways (Autobahns) are kept free of ice and snow with salt! You should therefore wash your car, including the bottom, before drop off!
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Nov 30 2004, 11:47 AM
[quote name='pharding' date='Nov 30 2004, 06:41 AM']Why do they want you to vary the speed?? How important is that?
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The only thing I can figure is that by varying speeds, you are forcing the engine to run at different RPMs. I guess they don't want you hopping on the interstate and cruising at 80 mph for the first 1,200 miles.
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[/quote]I believe the reason they ask to vary speeds is to keep the engine revs at different RPMs, it has to do with the internal parts in the engine and it's break-in - initial wear.
Not an engineer but that's what I've heard
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='Nov 30 2004, 09:06 PM
[quote name='kscarrol' date='Nov 30 2004, 11:47 AM'][quote name='pharding' date='Nov 30 2004, 06:41 AM']Why do they want you to vary the speed?? How important is that?
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The only thing I can figure is that by varying speeds, you are forcing the engine to run at different RPMs. I guess they don't want you hopping on the interstate and cruising at 80 mph for the first 1,200 miles.
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[/quote]I believe the reason they ask to vary speeds is to keep the engine revs at different RPMs, it has to do with the internal parts in the engine and it's break-in - initial wear.
Not an engineer but that's what I've heard
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[/quote]Yup, that's the reason - vary the rpm and speed so the piston speed and load vary. The primary reason for the engine break-in is to properly seat the piston rings against the cylinder walls. Kind of like sanding something. If you run the pistons at the same speed and load for a long time during break-in, it's like sanding repeating the same stroke and pressure. You won't get a nice, even surface, and your rings won't seat as well.