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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Col_GTI on 28 October 2008, 14:04

Title: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: Col_GTI on 28 October 2008, 14:04

 I Picked up my Pirelli on sat and all i can say is " what a car".  :grin:

I was just wondering, does anyone still run there car in???

 At the moment i am taking it easy but was this just with cars of old or did everyone hit the pedal as soon as they left the showroom?? :evil:

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: joesgti on 28 October 2008, 14:08

lots of people like to run in first, and i think it mentions it in the manual. :afro:

although i did nail my ctr from new  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: topher on 28 October 2008, 14:09

They say 'running in' isn't necessary anymore, but why risk it?

We asked this question when a new diesel passat arrived at work, told it was fine to rev to redline. 3 months later it was p!ssing oil into the water and had to have a new engine. The new engine came with a strict 'running in' procedure that we all know and love.

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: test_richie on 28 October 2008, 14:11

Yeah i ran mine in. Think it is good to any way while you get used to the car.

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: Edition30 on 28 October 2008, 14:14

Mentions not doing over 2 3rds of the top speed in the first 1000 miles. Which even at that its still speeding on a motorway.

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: Greenouse on 28 October 2008, 14:24

Get some pictures up quick as you'll be the first Pirelli owner to post pics on here  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: NEWEY on 28 October 2008, 14:46

i took it easy with mine for the first 8-900 miles. with giving it a bit at times but only to about 4-5k

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: Col_GTI on 28 October 2008, 15:05

 Will try and get some pics up soon, dont think it was the best weekend to pick my car up  :sick:

car was filthy as soon as it hit the road.

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: joesgti on 28 October 2008, 15:20

yea... get some pics up ASAP and youl be the first owner!!!  :cool: :cool:

*thatl teach P_P to post pics first in future  :cool:*

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: WhiteGTI on 28 October 2008, 15:41

hahahaha competition of the Pirelli owners!!!!!!

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: 182_blue on 28 October 2008, 16:12

there a shy lot these pirelli owners

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: joesgti on 28 October 2008, 16:14

Quote from: 182_blue on 28 October 2008, 16:12

there a shy lot these pirelli owners

well PP mustnt like it too much, hes putting a load of stuff on it before he posts pics  :shocked: :shocked:
 :tongue:

Title: Re: Under 3k for first 1000miles.
Post by: Top Cat on 28 October 2008, 16:26

I would defo run it in properly, why take a chance unless your going to trade it in after a year.
Plus it will save you a few quid on oil as you wont need to top it up every time you put petrol in.
OOOOh controversial  :drool:  :evil:
PS i think Perilli P has booked david Bailey to do his photo shoot.  :laugh: