Almost Redline :-(
As has been said, no issue with the car. When you are near redline though, this obviously means lots of things are happening with the vehicle and my simple advice is to be careful. Enjoy it, don't destroy it!....or yourself. 
Take care.

Take care.
Diamond, while I still haven't purchased mine, when I do its going to barely fit my budget and I am a car nut, to the point where even though I despise my current car, i wash the stupid thing weakly and detail it myself and whatnot. Things like this can make some of us antsy about our cars and make us worry. While yes redlining it for a second (not really since he only hit 7K) but if you are still new to cars and don't understand they come here for help. I know that some of these are ridiculous but most people are on here for help and some of us do over worry. (I am going to turn into literally the most **** person ever once I get mine)
Last edited by DiamondGCoupe; Jan 29, 2008 at 02:35 PM.
Just keep in mind folks that new car or not when the manual says "do not rev past 4k until after 1200 miles" people WILL be concerned that they might have screwed something up. Logic states that it's in the manual for a reason.
So be patient with people who ask these kinds of questions. They are totally legitimate and not everyone is an enthusiast or confident in their knowledge about what is or isn't appropriate driving during a "break in". Frankly it's good they have the wisdom to at least ask the questions
So be patient with people who ask these kinds of questions. They are totally legitimate and not everyone is an enthusiast or confident in their knowledge about what is or isn't appropriate driving during a "break in". Frankly it's good they have the wisdom to at least ask the questions
If anything its in the manual for liability reasons and for that reason only, nothing really to do with the mechanics. Have a look at this article. I know its mostly having to do with bikes, but an engine is an engine.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I can guess only 1/100 engines will ever have a problem from something break-in related and they still will find a reason why its not covered. Like I said I don't even want to discuss this anymore its been beaten to death for years on Driver and here.. To each his own. Furthermore, mines a lease so to hell with a break-in! LOL
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I can guess only 1/100 engines will ever have a problem from something break-in related and they still will find a reason why its not covered. Like I said I don't even want to discuss this anymore its been beaten to death for years on Driver and here.. To each his own. Furthermore, mines a lease so to hell with a break-in! LOL
Lol yeah leases do remove some of the constraints about break in
But my point was just that you and I know that disclaimers are in the manual for liability reasons (much of the time) but normal drivers might now, hence the concern they screwed something up. Having those guidlines in the manual also gives the manufacturer an out if they get a car in that has a blown engine (who knows the computers may actually track usage, never know).
Cheers
I should also add that driving the car within the break-in rules is probably the hardest thing I've had to do in years. It's like going on a diet, it's freaking tough. This car is crying out to be driven hard!
But my point was just that you and I know that disclaimers are in the manual for liability reasons (much of the time) but normal drivers might now, hence the concern they screwed something up. Having those guidlines in the manual also gives the manufacturer an out if they get a car in that has a blown engine (who knows the computers may actually track usage, never know).
Cheers
I should also add that driving the car within the break-in rules is probably the hardest thing I've had to do in years. It's like going on a diet, it's freaking tough. This car is crying out to be driven hard!
Last edited by SantiagoDraco; Jan 29, 2008 at 06:30 PM.
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