Driving a Z question

RunNgun · 10-12-2011, 01:12 AM

The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph.

I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Body Kit + City driving conditions Question	Cafiax	Exterior & Interior	45	07-18-2012 07:13 PM
A Driving Related Question	christian370z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	37	01-26-2011 10:36 AM
Question on snow driving	molamann	Other Vehicles	2	12-24-2010 01:44 PM
Going to performance driving school. 2010 Z oil temp question	SeattleLion	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	22	12-05-2010 12:52 PM
Snowboard Rack and Winter Driving Question	NomadicMarine	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	15	10-22-2010 08:40 AM

10-12-2011, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
RunNgun Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 370z black AT Rep Power: 14	The only other potential "old wives tale" might have to due with failing to stress the components of the engine during break-in so they mold with proper load bearing capacity. I'm not a car guy, but I think it's recommended that you redline it at least once in 6th gear after a few thousand miles just to let those parts set in before they sort of conform to weaker driving conditions. Like stretching out a rubber band. Basically if you take 2 identical Z's, one used for racing and the other used for driving to work at 45mph every day, the Z who's seen some track time will outperform the cruiser who's never hit 150mph. I dunno if any of this is true or not, so feel free to chime in.