My S lost her virginity!

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Apr 18, 2002 | 09:26 AM

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TTSUPRA

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question, i guess you guys are talking about not hitting vtec till the cars broken in. how long does it take to break in these cars?

justan

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:04 AM

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JetBlackS2000

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Woodson...Calgary Honda

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:07 AM

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FormerH22a4

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Originally posted by TTSUPRA
question, i guess you guys are talking about not hitting vtec till the cars broken in. how long does it take to break in these cars?

justan

1000kms or 600miles. Standard pretty much for all hondas.

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:16 AM

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JetBlackS2000

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xviper...you have pm

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:54 AM

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TTSUPRA

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so i guess its not good to hit vtec till 600miles or whats the original post about?

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:59 AM

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so i guess its not good to hit vtec till 600miles or whats the original post about?

Break-in recommendations as per owner's manual stipulates that engine rpm NOT exceed 5500 till 1000 km has been reached. VTEC engagement is just over 6000 rpm. Until the car has been VTEC'd, it is still considered a virgin.