R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Highway break in

Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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I finally get my car tomorrow morning!!! 9 months after ordering so I am VERY excited.... Cooper S black and white check roof, sports package,rally grill,s and driving lights...w00t!! Here is the delima... After driving all over town showen it off tomorrow I then get to drive to my new home in Austin TX. I am currently in Atlanta. So this means that all of the "break in" driving will be on the Highway any suggestions is this truely gonna be horrid for her?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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Just make sure you vary your speed and RPM's.
Congrats' and Happy motoring. :smile: :smile:

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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Congrats! Yeah - vary the speeds and rpms. So use 4th, 5th and 6th on the highways and keep the RPMs under 4500. Just vary the speed every minute or so and switch gears every 10 min or so. Don't worry too much about it or put too much thought into it.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Don't go over 95....
It will be a great way to break in a Mini.
 
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