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Tips for Factory Collection
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If you have been told by the dealer that only ONE person can drive, then that was not the case when I picked up my car, both myself and Claire were covered on the insurance. (So if you are taking your partner then BOTH take your driving licences!)
Why not take a few days holiday? You get 10 days insurance cover, We had a great trip through Austria, Switzerland, Italy, (all over the Alps), and back through France. Fantastic!
Don' t worry, the experience is unforgettable, Porsche do it right.
Mark
Run in RPM on the Boxster S was good for 129MPH... You might get a little more!
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... which reminds me....
When I sold my Yellow 911 (964) in 1997 the chap who bought it stalled 3 times getting out of the drive and very gingerly drove away. I needed to return to work so I followed shortly afterwards in my Range Rover. About 5 mins later while on the 2nd lane of the motorway cruising at 90mph, a yellow glow appeared behind me and then in a flash dissappeared into the distance ... obviously not the restrained type [
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Tips for Running In
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, it cannot be completely avioded that the moving parts have to wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 3000 km (1865 miles).
Therefore, during the first 3000 km (1865 miles), you should:
> Preferably take longer trips.
> Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.
> Not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools or similar.
> Avoid high engine speeds, especially when the engine is cold.
Oil consumption
The oil consumption may be somewhat higher than normal during the running-in period.
Bedding in new brake pads
New brake pads and brake discs have to be bedded in, and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred km or miles.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads or brake discs are replaced.
Running in new tyres
Please note: new tyres do not at first possess their full road-holding ability.
You should therefore break in new tyres by driving at moderate speeds for the first 100-200 km (60-120 miles).
There is no mention of top speed or running in revs. My dealer did not give any hard number. It just syas to avoid high engine speeds.
On my C4S it is geared so that 6600 rpm in 6th is around 180mph.
If you limit it to 4000 rpm you have almost 110 mph, or 5000 is 137 mph.
Oil consumption is listed as being up to 1.5 litres per 1000 km. However, mine burns next to nothing.
I don' t recall noticing any issue with the tyres bedding in, but the brakes took about 500 miles, but then I mostly drove on motorways.
I limited it to 4000 rpm for the first 700 miles and half throttle when accelerating. The engine was very tight for the first few hundred miles and fuel consumption was about 50% higher than normal.
I then allowed up to 5000 rpm when accelerating and 3/4 throttle for next 700 miles.
Then I drove as normal, except avoided taking to 6000 or 7000 till the 1800 miles was up. It' s not that easy to go mental on A and B roads since you catch other cars up quickly and then have to wait for an overtaking opportunity.
I drive it everyday. After switch on I allow it 30 secs to get the oil moving than drive off, as Porsche mention. There is no need to leave it idling.
I avoid high revs till the temperature comes up (80 on my guage).
Hopes this helps.
Rgds, Stuart.
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