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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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This is probably a stupid question im pretty sure I know the answer to...I have the new 427r and I have put 400 hard miles on it so far, Ive been driving the hell out of it redline quite a bit, is it that bad for it? I hear its horrible from some and no biggie from others?
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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anyone?
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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na drive it like you stole it...
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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some parts are probably wishing you would give them a break
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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These cars are made for it, just make sure your engines up to temp before you stab it too hard [sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]

You'll get all kinds of suggestions on whether or not these cars need to be broke in...Either way it sounds like it's too late for your car sof*ck it and have fun...
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Nice replies I feel better already, I was startiing to feel pretty guilty, you know when its fun at the time then afterwards your like damnit why the hell did I do that.......Im going to take it easy on her for a while.....
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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wait a 1000 i would think with a brand new car...i waited about 1300 with my 2007 GT and changed the oil at a 1000
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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well it should be broke in now! I wouldn't worry about it.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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when it comes time to sell it, just put in the
ad, that it was driven only on sundays and
never abused

seriously, i'm glad your driving the car like
there's no tomorrow. it makes life more
interesting

welcome to the forums also


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This is probably a stupid question im pretty sure I know the answer to...I have the new 427r and I have put 400 hard miles on it so far, Ive been driving the hell out of it redline quite a bit, is it that bad for it? I hear its horrible from some and no biggie from others?
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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you've got to break rings in properly by varying engine speed, so bring it up to normal op temp then do as you've been doing...that's better than babying it then "shocking" it by pouding on it after x amount of miles...



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