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More power after Break-in service?
I've just had the service done to exit break-in mode. I think it's a completely different car now! Much smoother shifting due to smoother power delivery, and noticeably more power. Is it just in my head?
What are other GTS owner's thoughts and experiences?
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| 05-11-2017, 11:29 AM | #2 |
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I have yet to complete my break in service .... I can't imagine this car with more power. I don't think the service opens up any more power though (but I'm no expert)
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| 05-11-2017, 11:31 AM | #3 |
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Its a myth that any BMW M cars change in power or behavior after the break in service. The only thing the break in service does is unlock the launch control and that's it.
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I think the Canadians (M4 GTS & VCP) were hitting 305kph outta the box last year on their ED 
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we were also hitting 270kmh the year before in our Civic M3 and M4. |
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| 05-11-2017, 04:00 PM | #9 |
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That's why I say is it only in my head, but my butt feels a noticeable difference. It is running better, and there are some other changes. I've had lots of M cars over the years, and only 1 other time did I perceive any difference. That was my M6.
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| 05-12-2017, 12:08 PM | #10 |
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I had the same feeling when mine was 'unleashed'
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Mine felt the same (great), but it could have been in my head too.
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| 05-15-2017, 01:30 AM | #12 |
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I got mine back on Saturday and I think it's just that you don't feel you have to be as careful. It's tough to keep from winding it out and not going to fast and just going for a spirited drive knowing There were no restrictions made it feel like there was more there.
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| 05-15-2017, 06:25 AM | #13 |
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Maybe it just seems like it bucks less?
Anyway, it finished 4th at a PCA autocross on Saturday!
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