Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD,

FlashEngineer · 07-16-2008, 09:37 PM

I'm just wondering if I am doing any harm during break in period by driving a bit fast around corners.. now I'm not doing anything that breaks the tires loose or go super fast (like max 50KM/H on 75degree left or right turns) and some 30-40KM/hr small circles in parking lot etc... nothing that induces sliding or oversteer..

Also been swapping the VDC/DCCD settings alot.. so not sure if that helps it or hinders it

S'poreSTI · 07-16-2008, 10:17 PM

As long as you dont lock the diff when doing those small circles you'll be golden. Dont worry about it, basically. its a strong car. you'll need a lot more than 50km/hr to break it

WRXGuyInUSA · 07-17-2008, 04:37 AM

I did a couple hard-ass launches the first night I had the car!

johnnyboatzz · 07-17-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuyInUSA

I did a couple hard-ass launches the first night I had the car!

how many rpms u dumping it at

WRXGuyInUSA · 07-17-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyboatzz

how many rpms u dumping it at

I usually "blip" the throttle to keep it at 4500-5000 RPM, then as SOON as I start dumping the clutch, I floor it. T/C turned off, DCCD to manual second click from the bottom setting. Seems to work VERY well...

EtoS · 07-17-2008, 09:05 AM

Don't worry about it. Seriously those 6 speeds are VERY strong and take upto 500hp without too much issue(well if you suck at driving stick then you'll eventually break it). If you want to break everything in well you want to give it quite a bit of throttle to help seat the rings, just don't go over 4500 RPM for too long. Also alot of engine braking. Engine braking helps the break in alot for the engine and transmission. It helps spit out crap out of the cylinders and it gets your diffs some time with forward resistance.

FlashEngineer · 07-17-2008, 09:30 AM

Yeah I've read so far that STI transmissions are one of the best... compared to like EVO's or even the lower Impreza trims (like my 06 WRX).. I just wanted to make sure there's no super babying needed in the first 1600KM to "break-in" any parts of the driveline, like I think I read one post somewhere about how the differentials need time to break in so you shouldn't corner fast to make the limited parts work or something lol.. well I'll go the way I am for now, I won't do 120KM/HR 90degree turns.. which is not possible anyway on roads and shouldn't be done...

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Originally Posted by EtoS

Don't worry about it. Seriously those 6 speeds are VERY strong and take upto 500hp without too much issue(well if you suck at driving stick then you'll eventually break it). If you want to break everything in well you want to give it quite a bit of throttle to help seat the rings, just don't go over 4500 RPM for too long. Also alot of engine braking. Engine braking helps the break in alot for the engine and transmission. It helps spit out crap out of the cylinders and it gets your diffs some time with forward resistance.

shiplemw · 07-17-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FlashEngineer

I won't do 120KM/HR 90degree turns.. which is not possible anyway on roads and shouldn't be done...

It can be done if your road is a racetrack...

Good luck with the new car & the break in.

FlashEngineer · 07-17-2008, 11:17 AM

Yeah I meant on public roads lol, I do want to try track, never been on one before...

johnnyboatzz · 07-18-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuyInUSA

I usually "blip" the throttle to keep it at 4500-5000 RPM, then as SOON as I start dumping the clutch, I floor it. T/C turned off, DCCD to manual second click from the bottom setting. Seems to work VERY well...

sorry im new to subarus tc i guess is traction control right? and whats dccd and i dont even know where the tc is so hopefully its off?

FlashEngineer · 07-18-2008, 04:28 AM

??? You bought your 08 STI, a $45000(CDN) car without knowing the MAIN purpose and function of the car?

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Originally Posted by johnnyboatzz

sorry im new to subarus tc i guess is traction control right? and whats dccd and i dont even know where the tc is so hopefully its off?

07-16-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
FlashEngineer Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI DGM Fav Mod: Fiancé Location: Toronto, ON (GTA) Posts: 146 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD, I'm just wondering if I am doing any harm during break in period by driving a bit fast around corners.. now I'm not doing anything that breaks the tires loose or go super fast (like max 50KM/H on 75degree left or right turns) and some 30-40KM/hr small circles in parking lot etc... nothing that induces sliding or oversteer.. Also been swapping the VDC/DCCD settings alot.. so not sure if that helps it or hinders it This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-16-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
S'poreSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 STi WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hatchback! Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 352 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD, As long as you dont lock the diff when doing those small circles you'll be golden. Dont worry about it, basically. its a strong car. you'll need a lot more than 50km/hr to break it

07-17-2008, 04:37 AM	#3
WRXGuyInUSA Silver Member Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: 292whp/326wtq Location: West Covina Posts: 1,352 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD, I did a couple hard-ass launches the first night I had the car!

07-17-2008, 09:05 AM	#6
EtoS Junior STI Driver Car: Totalled 06 WRX TR Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 167 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD, Don't worry about it. Seriously those 6 speeds are VERY strong and take upto 500hp without too much issue(well if you suck at driving stick then you'll eventually break it). If you want to break everything in well you want to give it quite a bit of throttle to help seat the rings, just don't go over 4500 RPM for too long. Also alot of engine braking. Engine braking helps the break in alot for the engine and transmission. It helps spit out crap out of the cylinders and it gets your diffs some time with forward resistance.

07-17-2008, 11:17 AM	#9
FlashEngineer Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI DGM Fav Mod: Fiancé Location: Toronto, ON (GTA) Posts: 146 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Break-in affecting: Transmission- Differentials, DCCD, Yeah I meant on public roads lol, I do want to try track, never been on one before...