My new beast :D
03-31-2007, 08:24 AM
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My new beast :D
Well actually I have had it for nearly two weeks now but couldn’t drive it because i was away and because it didn’t have its plates!
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like
then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!
Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm
one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.
Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like
then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm
one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
03-31-2007, 08:59 PM
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Well actually I have had it for nearly two weeks now but couldn’t drive it because i was away and because it didn’t have its plates!
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!
Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.
Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like
then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm
one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
04-01-2007, 05:17 AM
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Well actually I have had it for nearly two weeks now but couldn’t drive it because i was away and because it didn’t have its plates!
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!
Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.
Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
CLS55 06 with 1300 km
I swear it was torture just looking at it and not been able to drive it...well I did take a little spin but shhh no one knows ;p.
Any way the car has reached 1500km and it says your allowed to push it now but gradually... Well I have pushed it over 7000rps a few times, couldn’t resist due to a few reasons:
1. It was a rainy day (which is rare in Kuwait) so had to see what it did! Lost traction on second or third gear X).
2. I saw this squawky clean Bentley continental GT in red with xenon lights on at midday at the stop lights. I pull up to him really slowly for him to see what what car was next to him. He then slowly larches forward, closing his windows as they were open. Light hits green we wait a bit then it’s on! Passed him by 4 cars I think then we hit a big bend and traffic. (strangely car didn’t feel very fast but passed him I guess)
3. Car on motor way flashing me and wanting to overtake.... didn’t happen
4.and lastly on the way home at 4am I see a motor bike flashing me on the high way comes next to me then speeds off then slows down. I come next to it he floors it and I play catch up, was at 120kmp then passed him with ease then I felt the car lose power! I was like
then I realised 260kpm speed limiter!!! I have only hit that once in my life in an s430 1992 and it was like something that took time and made you wet your pants with fear!Now I know the mentioned above does not sound like easy breaking in but do you think I have done any harm
one of the techies at our MB over hear said drive like your in a car chase, its fine.Car has been waxed now and thinking of applying protection extra layer on the front to protect from stone chips and splattered bugs. Also thinking of applying heat shield layer on windows to keep it cool n reflect death heat rays
All I want to say now is mashaelah (Arabic word)
04-01-2007, 11:18 AM
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Don't follow any breakin instructions, drive it like you stole it.
And believe me you've done no damagae.
Don't follow any breakin instructions, drive it like you stole it.
And believe me you've done no damagae.
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Personally,I like to heat cycle the engine at least a half a dozen times to make sure the rings are seated properly and all the nice new,expensive engine internals have a chance to meet properly&get to know eachother well.
I've also performed new engine break-in on a dyno(race bike's)because it's just not feasible to run the engine on the street.Again,a few heat cycle's to get everything a chance to mate properly.
With my E55,I followed the 1000mi procedure,but did vary the rpm constantly&never lugged the engine.After 1000 mi I changed the oil&filter.This was done more for my own personal peace of mind,and chances are it may have been overkill but it certainly didnt hurt the motor.If anything,I just wasted a few gallons of Mobil 1.
I can say that the chances of you damaging anything are slim to none,remember,these engines are hand assembled&basically blueprinted from the factory.
Enjoy your new car&post up some pictures a.s.a.p.
04-01-2007, 05:47 PM
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This has to be the MOST debated topic on all of the car/bike forums....Everybody has their own method/preferred procedure for break-in on a new engine.
Personally,I like to heat cycle the engine at least a half a dozen times to make sure the rings are seated properly and all the nice new,expensive engine internals have a chance to meet properly&get to know eachother well.
I've also performed new engine break-in on a dyno(race bike's)because it's just not feasible to run the engine on the street.Again,a few heat cycle's to get everything a chance to mate properly.
With my E55,I followed the 1000mi procedure,but did vary the rpm constantly&never lugged the engine.After 1000 mi I changed the oil&filter.This was done more for my own personal peace of mind,and chances are it may have been overkill but it certainly didnt hurt the motor.If anything,I just wasted a few gallons of Mobil 1.
I can say that the chances of you damaging anything are slim to none,remember,these engines are hand assembled&basically blueprinted from the factory.
Enjoy your new car&post up some pictures a.s.a.p.
Personally,I like to heat cycle the engine at least a half a dozen times to make sure the rings are seated properly and all the nice new,expensive engine internals have a chance to meet properly&get to know eachother well.
I've also performed new engine break-in on a dyno(race bike's)because it's just not feasible to run the engine on the street.Again,a few heat cycle's to get everything a chance to mate properly.
With my E55,I followed the 1000mi procedure,but did vary the rpm constantly&never lugged the engine.After 1000 mi I changed the oil&filter.This was done more for my own personal peace of mind,and chances are it may have been overkill but it certainly didnt hurt the motor.If anything,I just wasted a few gallons of Mobil 1.
I can say that the chances of you damaging anything are slim to none,remember,these engines are hand assembled&basically blueprinted from the factory.
Enjoy your new car&post up some pictures a.s.a.p.
04-01-2007, 07:17 PM
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You mean at the factory??I've never heard of a new car already being broken in before in gets shipped from the manufacturer.
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
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You mean at the factory??I've never heard of a new car already being broken in before in gets shipped from the manufacturer.
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
04-02-2007, 03:50 AM
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so hapy i made the choice to get it. will try and post pics soon
04-02-2007, 03:55 AM
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You mean at the factory??I've never heard of a new car already being broken in before in gets shipped from the manufacturer.
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
I'm sure they run them to make sure all is well,but dont break em in.
If so,then why would they put a "run-in procedure" sticker on the upper left side of the windshield detailing their recommended break-in process?
As i mentioned above the MB tech here said its already tested to hell at the factory before its released... I recall some where here on the forum that the break in was for rear axe and other funny things I am not sure what they were
Any way now to think accessories
04-02-2007, 09:32 AM
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im pretty sure that the rear axle oil has to be changed after 1000 kms approx.
however, breaking the car in properly imo depends on how long you intend on keeping it for. if you are planning on keeping it for sometim-e i'd recommend that you break in properly.
I was speaking with an mb engineer who mentioned that the kompressor engined mercs could gain around 3% more power if broken in properly. However im not 100% sure about the validity of this statment.
im pretty sure that the rear axle oil has to be changed after 1000 kms approx.
however, breaking the car in properly imo depends on how long you intend on keeping it for. if you are planning on keeping it for sometim-e i'd recommend that you break in properly.
I was speaking with an mb engineer who mentioned that the kompressor engined mercs could gain around 3% more power if broken in properly. However im not 100% sure about the validity of this statment.
