OK, fed up. 484 miles, I decide to blow some cobwebs out and do a round trip to see Ma and Pa in Charlottesville. I figured on the return leg I would hit 600, on Route 711, one of the coolest back roads I know, which winds through Powhatan (of Pocahontas fame) and Goochland Counties, past Lee's Last Camp before Appomatox. So I am blasting along, heel and toeing to perfection, when I realize I am 5 miles from home, the odometer says 590, and in the words of the Russian guy in FireFox, I realized "you of course vill not make it". 595 miles and holding. What self control - what an idiot? I need support, now!

 

what are you doing posting here, i'd have gone around the block a few more times =p

 

There is no magical 'switch' that flips when the odometer turns over to 600 miles. Go out and VTEC now -- 5 miles will never make a difference on a breakin period....

Ricky

 

Patience young Grasshopper

 

Put another 5 miles on her tommorrow, then youll be all set

 

I definatly would've went around the block a few times.

 

Well, the light bulb is off now. Maybe he's taking care of it as we speak

 

My old job was to test each car coming off the trucks at the Honda dealership. My job was to hit Redline in every gear in every car we receive. Since I left I only broke one S2000. The valves got bent. I guess I held it in 9K too long

Most cars sold are already driven hard by testers (me), dealers, or test driving buyers.

The best thing to do is dyno the car as soon as possible or drive it hard. While dyno'ing you'll be redlining and that'll seat the seals properly. You'll get more HP.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sperkin
My old job was to test each car coming off the trucks at the Honda dealership. My job was to hit Redline in every gear in every car we receive. Since I left I only broke one S2000. The valves got bent. I guess I held it in 9K too long

 

i cant belive you those 5 miles r torchering you!
if i was you , id be vtecing right now!