my dad decided that he was cool enough to get a "new" 2004 srt4. he autox'es so I think the motorsports bug bit him(i guess he is now a speed freak like me...)- a nice change from the grocery-getting acura TL- but enough babble- what have you guys done to your cars as far as to break them in the first 5-10k or however long it is supposed to be. just tell me how you think it should be done. i may buy this car in a few years, after all

so how many miles is considered broken in, and what techniques should i/he use? I have heard about varying speeds and rpm's, but that is about it. any srt-4 pertinent info is much appreciated

thanks

 

i broke mine in till 1500,i think the manuel suggests 1000 though...congrats on the buy....if your dad plans to auto-x this car first get suspension!!!...then follow with the borla/mopar exhaust,stg1 upgrade,wastegate actuator....that should keep your panties wet for a while any questions just ask...and congrats on the new buy!

 

Manual says 300 miles =P
hey Skittie what are your exact mods? I am liking your trap speed =)

 

good lookin' out.. im sure to be in the doge forum _forever_ now that he has it... think it is being delivered this week sometime- and definitely went for the black.

quick question skittle- is yours a 2003 and did it come with a lsd(just b/c i figure with that high trap but not so superb time that could be a reason- i dont know)? and also why do i hear people calling these cars skittles?

thanks

 

oops- your car info is on the post- disregard that comment- but why skittles?

 

so what methods did you use to break it in? my dad wants to know and i have no idea- i have never bought a NEW new car, just new to me, so i dont have too much info on the subject. (respect the pre-loved) i have, however heard little tidbits of info here and there- so could you tell me what you thought was working best? all i know is vary speed and (gears?) dont go WOT

any info is again, much appreciated

thanks

 

the way you break in a car is to drive it normally. until you hit the 300 miles.

 

read the owners manual....and it DOES say go WOT.

 

"normal?" thanks- that helps alot

b/c i always drive my car "normal"- for me

heres a tip- if you post dont do it half assed- i AM trying to get some good info here. normal to me means cruize in 5th 14mph over the speed limit. so i do this constantly till it passes 300? i dont think so

 

when it comes i guess ill just read thru/ tell the old man to. guess ill go by the book on this one.