Week 23 2008 Support Group
#2003
Zoned, aren't you concerned about voiding your warranty because of the recommended (required) break-in procedure?
MININ says:
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
> 4,500/min or 100 mph/160 km/h
I'm not saying the MINI procedure is right or correct. One doesn't break in a racecar engine that way. But MINI writes the warranty and the owner's manual so it's their rules.
MININ says:
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
> 4,500/min or 100 mph/160 km/h
I'm not saying the MINI procedure is right or correct. One doesn't break in a racecar engine that way. But MINI writes the warranty and the owner's manual so it's their rules.
But yes, you caught me, I know I should not have, but, but it was SO MUCH FUN!
#2007
Oh, man that's exciting.
I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience at Annapolis. I ordered my shortly after you. I'm curious, do you know how long it took for your Mini to go from the VDC to Annapolis.
I shouldn't be having any work done there, nor should I have any work done at the dealer. My information shows that it was dischared to the VDC on Friday June 20th.
My MA-B. Horan, has been very noncommital on any information on when it will get to Annapolis. The Sales Manager Rick was way more positive that I might get it at the end of this week.
I know its all out of their control, but I really want it this week. I'm going on vacation and wont be able to get it until I get back.
I'm just glad to hear someone else have a positive experience there and it gives me hope.
I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience at Annapolis. I ordered my shortly after you. I'm curious, do you know how long it took for your Mini to go from the VDC to Annapolis.
I shouldn't be having any work done there, nor should I have any work done at the dealer. My information shows that it was dischared to the VDC on Friday June 20th.
My MA-B. Horan, has been very noncommital on any information on when it will get to Annapolis. The Sales Manager Rick was way more positive that I might get it at the end of this week.
I know its all out of their control, but I really want it this week. I'm going on vacation and wont be able to get it until I get back.
I'm just glad to hear someone else have a positive experience there and it gives me hope.
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Zoned, aren't you concerned about voiding your warranty because of the recommended (required) break-in procedure?
MININ says:
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
> 4,500/min or 100 mph/160 km/h
I'm not saying the MINI procedure is right or correct. One doesn't break in a racecar engine that way. But MINI writes the warranty and the owner's manual so it's their rules.
MININ says:
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
> 4,500/min or 100 mph/160 km/h
I'm not saying the MINI procedure is right or correct. One doesn't break in a racecar engine that way. But MINI writes the warranty and the owner's manual so it's their rules.
The '08 w/ Nav manual says nothing about voiding warrantees, it's not a rule, it's a "recommendation" to "achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle".
Once i've gotten the clear bra on, and bedded the brakes and worn in the tires around 400 miles or so. I'm taking it to an abandoned airstrip for a few runs up past 100 mph. Then i'll take it easy until i change the oil around 1200 miles.
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i could hit some dry lake beds or salt flats, but it would make things obvious when all the crap builds up on the undercarriage, and it's harder to get towing out there in case something does happen. The airstrip is actually a 1/2 day rental a few friends are planning in late july. They're doing some filming there, and i hope to get some runs in between shots. I figure if there's some wear of a different kind and takes off shavings if i hit 100+, then i'd want the shavings off before my first oil change.
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100 is a rough guess, I think i'll run out of real estate for braking if i go too fast. There's a rather deep culvert about 20' past the fence at the end of the runway, and i'd rather not end up in it.
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i dont know exactly, but was rated for small sport jets, no commerical traffic. I'm guessing 1/2mile - 3/4 mile. I've never been there, just seen photos and videos of them doing their stunts.
Yuko said something about drinking Rum coladas while watching the sun set near Cuba...
Yuko said something about drinking Rum coladas while watching the sun set near Cuba...
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i'm going to do some slow test runs when i get there, i just want to make sure i have enough room brake. Also, i still have to inspect the ends of the runway for wear, lose concrete, etc.. it's kind of in the air still (pun intended)
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My problem is going to be keeping the revs down until the brake-in period is over. I don't care about going fast. I want to go quick on the track. 150 mph in a straight line isn't nearly as impressive/fun as going through a curve at 50 mph at the limit of adhesion. MINIs are quick on the racetrack. They are gokart quick.
Can't wait.
#2024
Hey Krim, where is this runway? You're in the 626? How far are you from the 714? :D