getting my 370z home!!! HELP!!!

LouisianaZman · 02-22-2012, 01:36 AM

I recently purchased a 40th edition in Tennessee with 170miles and has been sitting in storage since the previous owner purchased it ... I want to drive it home to Louisiana ... It's about 700 miles , will the prolonged driving at the same rpm hurt the break- in period of the engine or is it alright? I need to know ASAP as I am leaving in 3 days to go get it ... Thanks...

dropped1 · 02-22-2012, 10:18 AM

You posted this in the wrong section, but just vary your speed and more importantly your RPM's. (I.E don't just put it on cruise control and sit back and relax) It'll be fine.

LouisianaZman · 02-22-2012, 10:50 AM

Thanks dropped1!!! Rep points!!! Lol

NYBladeZ · 02-22-2012, 11:32 AM

drive at varying speeds and rpms, keep it under 5000 and get her home safe. Enjoy the ride my dude.

yartb · 02-22-2012, 06:29 PM

Make more frequent stops that will help you vary speeds.

vividracing · 02-22-2012, 07:09 PM

I'm sure you could find some back road detours that would allow you to vary your speed instead of taking the highway the whole way. Take a look at the route on Google Maps.

Have fun and enjoy the new car! Congrats!

Nate23 · 02-22-2012, 07:11 PM

I drove mine 300 miles home after I bought it back in my hometown. I think I left town with only 70 miles or so on the odometer. Just vary your RPM's and speed every now and then, and make a few extra pit stops along the way. Sounds like more of a pain driving than it really is when you do it.

shadoquad · 02-22-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropped1

You posted this in the wrong section, but just vary your speed and more importantly your RPM's. (I.E don't just put it on cruise control and sit back and relax) It'll be fine.

Good advice. repped

Polymorphic · 02-22-2012, 07:58 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the break-in period for the 370z is 1200 miles under 4k rmp. Just keep it under 4k and I'm sure you'll be fine.

cossie1600 · 02-22-2012, 08:08 PM

It's overrated. Once the oil is warmed up, feel free to bring up the RPMs.

svt to 370z · 02-22-2012, 08:22 PM

ya i only have 3500 on mine and def have not followed the stay under 4k rule if anything i have stayed over 4k.. what happens if it is not broken in properly does anyone really know?

Zeek · 02-22-2012, 08:52 PM

Ask 100 people about breaking in a motor and you'll likely get 100 different ideas. I'll wager that if you bought a new car that had been test driven it would have been rode hard and put up wet. If any of you have taken a test drive in a new Z did you baby it or "let's see what this thing will do"? I usually vary my speed for the first 500 miles or so but don't baby the car otherwise. Bought my first brand new car in 1962 and have owned many more since then. I've never had an engine failure or problem.

kenchan · 02-22-2012, 09:05 PM

also, use painter's tape on the front bumper and side mirrors to protect from debris.

ImportConvert · 02-22-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropped1

You posted this in the wrong section, but just vary your speed and more importantly your RPM's. (I.E don't just put it on cruise control and sit back and relax) It'll be fine.

+1

This is what GM tells Corvette customers who do the Museum delivery. It has never been an issue. Vary the RPMs, and pull over now and then and enjoy that scenary/a meal and let things heat-cycle a few times.

sonic370 · 02-22-2012, 09:26 PM

all good advice from everyone. just sit back and enjoy the ride. very low mileage. mind if i ask how you found it. did the other owner just get tired of it. you stated it was garage kept. have fun

02-22-2012, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
LouisianaZman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z 40th #417 Rep Power: 13	getting my 370z home!!! HELP!!! I recently purchased a 40th edition in Tennessee with 170miles and has been sitting in storage since the previous owner purchased it ... I want to drive it home to Louisiana ... It's about 700 miles , will the prolonged driving at the same rpm hurt the break- in period of the engine or is it alright? I need to know ASAP as I am leaving in 3 days to go get it ... Thanks... __________________ LouisianaZman AKA: Chris Last edited by LouisianaZman; 02-22-2012 at 01:39 AM.

02-22-2012, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 258	You posted this in the wrong section, but just vary your speed and more importantly your RPM's. (I.E don't just put it on cruise control and sit back and relax) It'll be fine. __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club!

02-22-2012, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
LouisianaZman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z 40th #417 Rep Power: 13	Thanks dropped1!!! Rep points!!! Lol __________________ LouisianaZman AKA: Chris

02-22-2012, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	drive at varying speeds and rpms, keep it under 5000 and get her home safe. Enjoy the ride my dude. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-22-2012, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	I'm sure you could find some back road detours that would allow you to vary your speed instead of taking the highway the whole way. Take a look at the route on Google Maps. Have fun and enjoy the new car! Congrats! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

02-22-2012, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
yartb Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 14 Drives: 11 370Z Rdster BC M6 Rep Power: 14	Make more frequent stops that will help you vary speeds.

02-22-2012, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nate23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Age: 38 Posts: 18 Drives: 2011 370z Coupe Rep Power: 13	I drove mine 300 miles home after I bought it back in my hometown. I think I left town with only 70 miles or so on the odometer. Just vary your RPM's and speed every now and then, and make a few extra pit stops along the way. Sounds like more of a pain driving than it really is when you do it. __________________ 2011 370z Coupe: Pearl White, Gray Interior, 6MT, Touring, Sport & Nav.

02-22-2012, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Polymorphic Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 51 Drives: 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 13	Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the break-in period for the 370z is 1200 miles under 4k rmp. Just keep it under 4k and I'm sure you'll be fine.

02-22-2012, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	It's overrated. Once the oil is warmed up, feel free to bring up the RPMs.

02-22-2012, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
svt to 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: berea,oh Posts: 139 Drives: 09 red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	ya i only have 3500 on mine and def have not followed the stay under 4k rule if anything i have stayed over 4k.. what happens if it is not broken in properly does anyone really know?

02-22-2012, 08:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zeek Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 26 Drives: 2011 Silver Touring Rep Power: 13	Ask 100 people about breaking in a motor and you'll likely get 100 different ideas. I'll wager that if you bought a new car that had been test driven it would have been rode hard and put up wet. If any of you have taken a test drive in a new Z did you baby it or "let's see what this thing will do"? I usually vary my speed for the first 500 miles or so but don't baby the car otherwise. Bought my first brand new car in 1962 and have owned many more since then. I've never had an engine failure or problem.

02-22-2012, 09:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	also, use painter's tape on the front bumper and side mirrors to protect from debris.

02-22-2012, 09:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	all good advice from everyone. just sit back and enjoy the ride. very low mileage. mind if i ask how you found it. did the other owner just get tired of it. you stated it was garage kept. have fun

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