IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

Finally Broken In?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-11-09, 05:49 PM
  #1  
pc1990
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
pc1990's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Finally Broken In?

Well I have about 10900 miles on the F, and car is starting to feel a lot less stiff and more light and agile. The acceleration seems way better and throttle response is better that ever before. Does this mean the car is finally fully broken in? I don't know I'm a newb!
Old 08-11-09, 06:13 PM
  #2  
mdsbrain
Lead Lap
iTrader: (9)
 
mdsbrain's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MD
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I actually think I am getting used to the power. My car is at 12300.
Old 08-11-09, 06:35 PM
  #3  
juice14
Lexus Champion
 
juice14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ga
Posts: 2,297
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

maybe youve been driving it harder and the ECU.....
Old 08-11-09, 06:49 PM
  #4  
n0th1ng
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (9)
 
n0th1ng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA 310
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I never heard it requires 10k miles to fully break in... isnt it usually done by 3-5k?
Old 08-11-09, 07:16 PM
  #5  
lobuxracer
Tech Info Resource

iTrader: (2)
 
lobuxracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Georgia
Posts: 22,396
Received 4,058 Likes on 2,456 Posts
Default

Mine was done in 100 miles. But that's just me.
Old 08-11-09, 08:22 PM
  #6  
Juanca
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
Juanca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

I did the break-in during the test drive, after that my car was ready for any challenge...
Old 08-12-09, 11:25 AM
  #7  
Audriuss
Pole Position
 
Audriuss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: LITHUANIA, Europe
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Mine was done in 100 miles. But that's just me.
be sure u are not alone
Old 08-12-09, 02:42 PM
  #8  
DRE1615
Lexus Test Driver
 
DRE1615's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 987
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

This thread makes absolutely no sense to me. 11k and you think the car is "just breaking in"? I'm with lobux, it broke mine in hhhhhard.
Old 08-12-09, 11:31 PM
  #9  
avgj0F
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
avgj0F's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 644
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Let me have some of what you're smoking, dude

Originally Posted by pc1990
Well I have about 10900 miles on the F, and car is starting to feel a lot less stiff and more light and agile. The acceleration seems way better and throttle response is better that ever before. Does this mean the car is finally fully broken in? I don't know I'm a newb!
Old 08-13-09, 12:10 AM
  #10  
bnizzle87
Lexus Fanatic
 
bnizzle87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 5,595
Received 60 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

most break-in periods occur around 1000 miles, some longer, some shorter. the harder you push your vehicle early on, the more it can be weathered in terms of performance. but also if you push it too hard, it wont be considered that brand new appeal of a new car. i guess im still breaking mine in....its still new to me, even though ive had it for a good 16 months now
Old 08-13-09, 01:51 AM
  #11  
Fsonic
Rookie
 
Fsonic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I envy you guys. I have over 30k+ miles in about 17~18 months. I'd say It's been driven fairly hard. Trying to keep it for the weekends now!
Old 08-14-09, 07:55 AM
  #12  
1QWKGS4
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
1QWKGS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: AL/FL
Posts: 2,386
Received 37 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Personally, I "try" to go 2500 miles on performance vehicles, but most often around 500 miles i'm done on regular cars..
Old 08-15-09, 08:32 AM
  #13  
ub2slow2
Driver
 
ub2slow2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: New England
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I break mine in how I'm going to drive it. The day I drove it off the lot I was racing a Mustang no more than 5 miles from the dealership. My experience has shown me this works the best for my cars.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jlacck
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
17
01-02-18 07:33 AM
stlgrym3
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
21
02-16-13 10:17 AM
JCtx
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
11
09-16-03 02:13 PM
solo
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
24
01-25-02 10:47 PM



Quick Reply: Finally Broken In?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:30 AM.