Man it has been really tough trying to follow Porsche's recommended break in schedule. Have 2k on the dial and the last 1k seems like it is going to take forever.

Has anyone else been following the manufactures break in suggestion of 3k and keeping below 4200 rpm. I have gone slightly over that but not much more. How does it feel to drive it close to redline? I guess I will soon find out.

Well hope all you fellow 991 owners are enjoying your new rides I sure am. The sound of the PSE matched with the 7spd tranny have been a real treat.

 

who does break in's anymore? drive it like you would ever day..

been doing that last 7 porsches, no problems.

 

i drove it like i stole it right from the dealer

car already comes stressed and broken in

drive it like its suppose to be driven ,, HARD & Fast

 

During the ED factory tour, katmai, who had already had his delivery brief, mentioned that he was advised that no break-in restrictions, other then varying rpms, were needed. I didn't ask about it explicitly, but my briefer also only mentioned to avoid long periods at the same engine speed. Consequently, I've been varying my speed between 80 and 120 mph on the autobahns/stradas in Germany and Italy. Going much slower in Switzerland and France where speed limits are more rigidly enforced.

Spyder

 

Never ever baby a car when new. Mark sure the motor is warmed up and drive it hard, varying the load and rpm's

 

hmm... I have a concern then. I have to drive from NJ to NoVA the day after I pick up my baby. should I drive as if I were driving in the local street, but just make it faster? that is keep constantly changing gears 5-7 varying RPM?

 

If it's 2k now isn't it OK to assume that the car is pretty much ready to be driven harder and faster?

 

I agree that varying RPM is important. I picked up my car in San Antonio and drove it back to Dallas. Rather than come back I35 freeway, I drove it up the hill country back roads which went through towns and had a speed range from 25 to 80. I also am observing the 4200 RPM limit even though I am dying to feel the cam kick in and see how much it likes to breath at 7400 RPM.

ChuckJ

 

Thanks for the feedback guys! I am planning on keeping the car so I figure its not going to kill me to be gentle for another 1000kms. That being said I am sure the needle will go past 4200 rpm on occasion. Not sure if it is just me or there is so many more police doing radar these days.

 

In my owner's manual for the Australia spec 991S the break-in intructions doesn't mention any RPM restrictions. In the same manual for other markets it mentions not to exceed 4200rpm. Strange?!?

 

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I suggest using launch control to leave the dealer lot.

 

Only if your check is rubber!!

ChuckJ

 

I love it!

Porsche
Breaks em in on the bench, never exceed 4k until warm then knock yourself out

 

I have to say I tried to follow the restrictions for the first 1000 miles but I also believe in hitting close to redline at least a few times between 500 and 1000 miles ... Once I hit 1000 miles I have been revving it up quite a bit and the car feels incredible.

Sorry but in the USA they want us to hit 2000 miles which is just insane ....