did I damage the engine ?

fdc · 03-22-2006, 12:03 PM

Yesterday a "friend" of mine asked to see my new e90.
He sat in started the engine and took off flooring the accelerator.
He hit 5,500rpm. I immediatelly told him to stop.
I am worry because the engine was cold. I already have
passed the break-in (I am at 5K miles).
Should I worry of possible engine damages ?
fdc

E90Fleet · 03-22-2006, 12:11 PM

It should be fine

just dont do it often

LEDZEP · 03-22-2006, 12:39 PM

And find yourself a new friend.

Better yet... why not "try out" his wife or girlfriend? Make sure you red line her and then give her back to him all sweaty with a smile on her face.

BMW F22 · 03-22-2006, 12:57 PM

fuckin idiot!! Did u yell at him?? My friend did that before my break-in period ended and I almost kicked his ass. Those kind of people have no respect for anything. They think a test drive is when u just beat the shit out of the car. I get annoyed just thinkin about it.

Ghunger · 03-22-2006, 01:17 PM

Moral of the story, don't let someone drive your car unless you've warmed up the car, are past break in, and have their GF/Wifes phone number.

MG_2006325i_KG · 03-22-2006, 01:47 PM

is you friend the same dude trying to blaze 90mph+ in 5pm traffic?

Drugfranbs · 03-22-2006, 03:11 PM

Why is it titled "Did I Damage the Engine" when it was really your friend? Just a thought

shimshimhada · 03-22-2006, 03:13 PM

If you don't kill him, you will be banned from this forum.

Ethirtynine · 03-22-2006, 03:22 PM

Your engine should be fine. But wow your friend is an idiot

underDAWG · 03-22-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

And find yourself a new friend.

Better yet... why not "try out" his wife or girlfriend? Make sure you red line her and then give her back to him all sweaty with a smile on her face.

I'd love to learn about how to redline her. In many situations, I want to do it to my friends. but I would draw the line when it comes to wife

.

Back to topic. If it is a Yugo, yes you will have problems. IF BMW, you will be OK for sure.

LEDZEP · 03-22-2006, 04:00 PM

Hey underDAWG - nice to see you!

Brunotheboxer · 03-22-2006, 04:27 PM

nice friend

aznyeast · 03-22-2006, 06:03 PM

Im sure nothing will happen. I do it to my car all the time. It only have around 1400 miles on it. Maybe because its a lease car

. One of the reason why I prefer lease over buy but lets stay on topic.

Oz · 03-22-2006, 06:29 PM

I have redlined my car few times before the 1250 mark and nothing happened

Don't worry about it and remind your friends next time they get on the wheel

Chesmu · 03-22-2006, 08:10 PM

Inconsiderate ass.

dencoop · 03-22-2006, 08:32 PM

Dont worry about it....your engine is "A" - ok...When I picked up my car in Munchen a few weeks ago...we did the factory tour and we saw them testing each and every car, we were told that each engine is checked to redline more then once....so everything is going to be fine with your car.....I took mine on the Autobahn and did 140MPH more then once...and got somewhere in the high RPM range...no problems....

Good Luck

T7R_Sky · 03-23-2006, 10:16 PM

Wait... is it really that bad to push the engine before break-in is over?

ward · 03-23-2006, 10:19 PM

everyone here posting with concern for the motor or claiming that the friend is inconsiderate are completely wrong,

5500 rpm is stil 1500 away from the redline

you can run the car at redline for long periods of time without damaging the engine.

if your friend ran the car past redline somehow, then you've got a complaint

siriusinvestor · 03-23-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

And find yourself a new friend.

Better yet... why not "try out" his wife or girlfriend? Make sure you red line her and then give her back to him all sweaty with a smile on her face.

Man Ledzep I love you man! Always with the greatest replies. Still if he has no wife or g/f, he needs to redline his friend's sister.

BCA · 03-23-2006, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethirtynine

Your engine should be fine. But wow your friend is an idiot

I couldn't have said it better myself!

GoRomeo · 03-24-2006, 12:37 AM

que pendejo esta ese guey me cae!!!

ShinyRedCar · 03-24-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

And find yourself a new friend.

Better yet... why not "try out" his wife or girlfriend? Make sure you red line her and then give her back to him all sweaty with a smile on her face.

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aznyeast Private 4 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	Im sure nothing will happen. I do it to my car all the time. It only have around 1400 miles on it. Maybe because its a lease car . One of the reason why I prefer lease over buy but lets stay on topic.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have redlined my car few times before the 1250 mark and nothing happened Don't worry about it and remind your friends next time they get on the wheel __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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dencoop Captain 165 Rep 690 Posts Drives: Porsche (991) 911 C4S Cab Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Dont worry about it....your engine is "A" - ok...When I picked up my car in Munchen a few weeks ago...we did the factory tour and we saw them testing each and every car, we were told that each engine is checked to redline more then once....so everything is going to be fine with your car.....I took mine on the Autobahn and did 140MPH more then once...and got somewhere in the high RPM range...no problems.... Good Luck __________________ For Sale: Brand New Alpine White Rear Bumper E90 4dr 325/328/330 $399
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	everyone here posting with concern for the motor or claiming that the friend is inconsiderate are completely wrong, 5500 rpm is stil 1500 away from the redline you can run the car at redline for long periods of time without damaging the engine. if your friend ran the car past redline somehow, then you've got a complaint
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