08-17-2011, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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Using the "M" button during runin period
I just picked up AW 1M on Tuesday and the dealer told me not to use the M Dynamic Mode during the runin period, but I can't find anywhere in the manual tell supports this. I couldn't resist, so I tried it yesterday and imo it makes the car so much more responsive, I want to keep using it. Anybody have any thoughts on this?
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08-17-2011, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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There was another thread about this recently.. a fellow somehow made it all the way to 1200 miles without using MDM. I was amazed as his restraint. It seems unnecessary
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08-17-2011, 06:20 PM | #5 |
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I used it from day one. You're fine as long as you don't go WOT. Pressing the M button encourages speed so just be careful not to go past 5k revs and keep from mashing peddle. This of course is per the manual.
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08-17-2011, 06:24 PM | #6 |
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can't see how the use of MDM which allows some tail drift before DSC cuts in would be a concern during run in. M 'throttle response' button may be a different issue.
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08-17-2011, 07:43 PM | #7 |
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My bad...I meant the "M" button of the wheel, I thought that was M Dynamic Mode.
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It was following advice from my dealer.
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I now have 8000 km on the 1M and used the M button from day one and havent had any problems .... Even during the break-in period i went occasionally WOT and thats just fine imo. I did it gradually towards the end of the break . I am now tuned with ESS since 7000 km and its awesome. its a car , not a piano.....
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I've pushed the M-Button, immediately! I asked my dealer,, and he said, that there will be, no problem about this!
I've always respected, to stay under 5500 rpm, and 170km/h, during the first 1200 miles! |
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08-18-2011, 12:58 PM | #19 |
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I'm still in the run-in period, but I have a routine every time I enter the car: clutch, brake, starter; m button, mdm.
The electronics just change the behaviour of the controls and car, they don't affect how you treat it. Just imagine that the car was built with a more forgiving TC and with a sharper throttle - that's all the two buttons do. So: no mashing the throttle, and nothing above 4k revs (I'm being cautious). No reason to do otherwise... Last edited by urban_alchemist; 08-18-2011 at 01:52 PM.. |
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And do not exceed 170 kph (105 mph) until after 2K kms (or 1,200 miles). No WOT and ALWAYS varry your engine speed. Never stay at a constant speed or rpm. Then AFTER 2K kms, try increasing the rpms gradually in 500 rpm incriments. I also like to do alot of high rpm engine braking(in gear), to encourage the rings and valves to break in under vacuum. |
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