🙌 Delivery!! I’m picking up a Z Proto 6spd

[takemorepills]

Just a few thoughts on initial break in. The owners manual says 1200 miles below 4K rpm’s. Dang I’ve already busted that recommendation severals times? I understand how important break in can be but 1200 is a lot IMHO. My C8 was programmed below 4500rpm for the first 500 miles. Thoughts on this break in period??

My thoughts are that since you paid a little extra for a car you have been waiting a long time for, may as well follow the manual. Just get out and drive it as much as possible to get past the miles!

My personal opinion is that the recommended break-in period is debatable. Some cars plausibly could benefit from being run hard when new. But, at the same time, there's a lot of stuff on newer cars that may not like that, and newer oils....well, like I said, debatable.

 

[trackratZ]

It is perfect for almost all owners. If you want track modify it. But to all the negative reviews on the track and 0-60 runs…who cares this car is So smooth and DAMN Gorgeous looking. Like a Beautiful Lady? No other car out there has this design!!

CONGRATS and thanks for the initial inputs!? It looks to be buttoned down nicely, quiet cruiser as an overall package, huge improvement from prev Z34s. I wonder if that floaty feeling is due to the soft springs as designed to take out harshness. I'd say tires and stiffen up the spring rates and damping would really wake up this Z even more, and this is just for street driving. Track is another story all together, I've got my plans.

As for those break-in miles, just follow the recommended but after 500 miles vary your speeds more, even touching red line is fine, briefly. Drive it like you normally drive it, variety of engine speeds, put more load on uphills, etc, gives more flexibility and longevity in the long run.

 

[Evolution]

Drive that thing like you stole it for break in! No need to baby it. Shoot, I had my Supra on the track with only 500 miles on it. Lots of boost and lots of coasting in gear will get those rings seated in nicely.

What oil comes in the engine? Is it watery 0w20 like the Supras?

 

[Donalex]

Drive that thing like you stole it for break in! No need to baby it. Shoot, I had my Supra on the track with only 500 miles on it. Lots of boost and lots of coasting in gear will get those rings seated in nicely.

What oil comes in the engine? Is it watery 0w20 like the Supras?

Uh, nooooooo.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3113/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/

 

[Jah_Happy]

Drive that thing like you stole it for break in! No need to baby it. Shoot, I had my Supra on the track with only 500 miles on it. Lots of boost and lots of coasting in gear will get those rings seated in nicely.

What oil comes in the engine? Is it watery 0w20 like the Supras?

Yeah im pretty sure thats not recommended at all.

 

[Evolution]

Uh, nooooooo.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3113/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/

Yeah im pretty sure thats not recommended at all.

You guys obviously don't build engines for race cars for a living.... neither do I. Ohh wait, yes I do.

 

[Loco38SUP]

Uh, nooooooo.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3113/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/

Engine break-in has always been a big debate just like choosing the right engine oil.

Bottom line: choose a method you’re comfortable with. Its your car, your decision. Just don’t be one of those people that waits until 5-10K miles for its first oil change.

-RJM

 

[Jah_Happy]

You guys obviously don't build engines for race cars for a living.... neither do I. Ohh wait, yes I do.

You're comparing the Z to a race car? Interesting

 

[71zman]

Nice Floor mat Package option. I really like how the logo in the mat is Full Metal.

 

[71zman]

Our Supras have the same break-in period. Try not bounce off the rev limiter during this time. I would vary the speed and work your way up on aggressive driving as you put miles on it.

Once you hit 1200 miles send it like it was stolen. After that change the oil and you’re good.

-RJM

Makes Sense..l’ll go with this advice. Thanks!

 

[Evolution]

You're comparing the Z to a race car? Interesting

No, I would never. Everyone knows it's just a GT car.

At the end of the day, an engine is an engine. They all work the same way, except for those pesky rotarys. Doesn't matter what vehicle it's in.

 

[takemorepills]

I noticed in the owner manual it also advised against hard braking during break in.

Interesting, brakes tend to work best when you "bed" them by performing several very hard stops when they're new. That's my protocol for any brake job I do.....

 

[West Aussie]

Most likely a scare tactic so we don’t end up like that dealer that trashed in in the lot…they are hoping at least half survive the first six months ???

 

[raptor5244]

Easily the best Part is the exterior design of the Z. It is truly pleasing to the eye from every angle you look at it from. The body and interior fit and finish are Fantastic in my opinion. The ergonomics of the interior are pleasing as well. Very comfortable to drive for me. As a sports car it is GT like for sure. The power and acceleration is indeed linear. My 2 Negatives. 1) The exhaust is to quiet as I prefer more feedback from exhaust noise when up/down shifting and accelerating. 2) There is a slight disconnected/floating feel at initial steering input. This is really hard to explain without being at the wheel. It will interesting to see what other owners think.

Good feedback.

Ideally, they should have included magnetic dampers at this price point, which would enable the driver to firm up the floaty ride a bit if desired. I heard the exhaust on the manual Z is toned down in order to meet the ever annoying drive by noise regulations. Rather than use longer gear ratios they toned down the exhaust. This is an area where they could have used a performance exhaust with valves like other manufactures do. They tune them to open and close at certain speeds to meet regulations and then enthusiasts like us find the fuse and leave open all the time.

It sounds like the small turbos spin up quickly so there is little to no turbo lag, which gives the engine a linear naturally aspirated like power delivery, which is ideal.

 

[71zman]

Good feedback.

Ideally, they should have included magnetic dampers at this price point, which would enable the driver to firm up the floaty ride a bit if desired. I heard the exhaust on the manual Z is toned down in order to meet the ever annoying drive by noise regulations. Rather than use longer gear ratios they toned down the exhaust. This is an area where they could have used a performance exhaust with valves like other manufactures do. They tune them to open and close at certain speeds to meet regulations and then enthusiasts like us find the fuse and leave open all the time.

It sounds like the small turbos spin up quickly so there is little to no turbo lag, which gives the engine a linear naturally aspirated like power delivery, which is ideal.

You assessment is absolutely correct. I would be nice if there were magnetic dampers and the ride could be changed. At least one Sport Option. Exhaust/muffler change shouldn’t be a hard retrofit.