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      03-21-2017, 12:28 PM   #89
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I can see some of you went in for the break-in service before the 1200 mile mark. I will probably have to do it at around 1000 since I have some travel plans after that. Does anyone know if that will cause any issues or not?
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Had my 1200 break in service done yesterday.

I was advised that they changed the oil & filter and the diff oil. This was all confirmed on the invoice. They also sent me a little video during the service where they showed me tyre and brake wear levels - really good service.

Apparently a top speed limit is removed as well (this is a new one on me, I think the service advisor made it up...) and he said on a DCT the launch control settings are enabled. I've heard this before but can't confirm as mines a 6MT.

I must say the car seems a bit more "lively" I'm not sure if that's a mental thing though as I was taking it fairly easy before the service. It also sounds a little different too, more pops and bangs. I do wonder if they retune during the service...?
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I can see some of you went in for the break-in service before the 1200 mile mark. I will probably have to do it at around 1000 since I have some travel plans after that. Does anyone know if that will cause any issues or not?
I did mine at 900 miles or so. Car still runs quite well!
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Had my 1200 break in service done yesterday.

I was advised that they changed the oil & filter and the diff oil. This was all confirmed on the invoice. They also sent me a little video during the service where they showed me tyre and brake wear levels - really good service.

Apparently a top speed limit is removed as well (this is a new one on me, I think the service advisor made it up...) and he said on a DCT the launch control settings are enabled. I've heard this before but can't confirm as mines a 6MT.

I must say the car seems a bit more "lively" I'm not sure if that's a mental thing though as I was taking it fairly easy before the service. It also sounds a little different too, more pops and bangs. I do wonder if they retune during the service...?
BMW advisors can be pretty full of s*** when it comes to the M2. The "lively" feeling....could be mental.... any chance they swapped cars on you?????:
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      03-31-2017, 03:36 PM   #94
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I just had my break-in done. It was engine oil and diff oil. This thing is crazy fast and sounds amazing now that I'm not as shy with the pedal. I think the perception of it being re-tuned is just our inhibitions being removed now that it's "safe" to drive fast. I seriously am blown away by the performance, particularly at this price point. Amazing machine. It's meant to be driven hard with the windows down... I couldn't be happier.
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I just had my break-in done. It was engine oil and diff oil. This thing is crazy fast and sounds amazing now that I'm not as shy with the pedal. I think the perception of it being re-tuned is just our inhibitions being removed now that it's "safe" to drive fast. I seriously am blown away by the performance, particularly at this price point. Amazing machine. It's meant to be driven hard with the windows down... I couldn't be happier.
I forced myself to drive in comfort for most of my break-in period, just so I could limit my instincts to stand on it in the meantime. Switching to Sport/Sport + was very nice
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You don't need to change the trans fluid after break in. Every dealer uses either XJ fluid or XJ Booster (both 75w-140) for the rear diff and whether they decide to give you a new drain plug for the diff or not is just depending on who pulled the parts.
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I just had my break-in done. It was engine oil and diff oil. This thing is crazy fast and sounds amazing now that I'm not as shy with the pedal. I think the perception of it being re-tuned is just our inhibitions being removed now that it's "safe" to drive fast. I seriously am blown away by the performance, particularly at this price point. Amazing machine. It's meant to be driven hard with the windows down... I couldn't be happier.
I'm at about 400 miles now. Although I'm not exceeding the break in suggested limit of 5500 rpm, I happened to get on it in 3rd gear last night on the highway. I was amazed at the pulling power.
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Gents, there seems to be a lot of rumors out there about what actually happens during the 1200 maintenance on the M2. Does anyone have facts or are we going with speculation? I know that there are couple of people who have had this done thus far, and I am coming up on mine. Just wondering what it is I should be looking for...are there different modes in iDrive, is there a new tune, does Jeremy Clarkson deliver the car back to my driveway with Gigi Hadid in the passenger seat for a one nighter? All valid questions...
See the photo below from my M2 maintenance manual. This lists exactly what's done at the 1200 mile service.
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Just dropped my M2 for run in service. The Service adviser told me that they change engine oil, Diff oil and the reprogram the throttle control. He told me that the throttle is reprogrammed to allow it to go 100% as it is lmited to 70% from the factory.

That's the first I've heard about reprogramming the throttle control. Is there any truth in this?
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Just dropped my M2 for run in service. The Service adviser told me that they change engine oil, Diff oil and the reprogram the throttle control. He told me that the throttle is reprogrammed to allow it to go 100% as it is lmited to 70% from the factory.

That's the first I've heard about reprogramming the throttle control. Is there any truth in this?
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Yeh, I wasn't sure about them resetting the throttle control. I asked again when I picked the car up and was told that they reset the run in service alert on the iidrive and this activates the launch control on DCT and also resets the car to provide full power.
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Yeh, I wasn't sure about them resetting the throttle control. I asked again when I picked the car up and was told that they reset the run in service alert on the iidrive and this activates the launch control on DCT and also resets the car to provide full power.
Car has dull power from day 1
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Yeh, I wasn't sure about them resetting the throttle control. I asked again when I picked the car up and was told that they reset the run in service alert on the iidrive and this activates the launch control on DCT and also resets the car to provide full power.
Car has dull power from day 1
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Do you guys think right before your break in service the car felt like it may lost some slight power? I'm thinking it's true due to the break in oil getting really dirty or that I'm just getting used to the power and it feels a lil slower?
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When should do the 1200 mile service if it takes you a year to get there? I'm guessing by maybe like 6 months?
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      04-28-2017, 12:32 PM   #107
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The dealers really love saying they re-map or remove limiters etc. on the break in service. mine told me you get the actual tune to unlock full power.
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5500 before break-in. Not too hard to keep it below that. Also, you are to keep the top speed below 106. On a 1000 trip back from Spartanburg on some country roads in the Midwest that required some restraint (see the pleasant sheriff I met in the picture).
Hello Fellow members,

Was having some friendly talks with a friend, and the topic of the M2 break-in came up.

It seems from this thread that, the car comes with a built in rpm limiter (either 5,500 rpm or throttle cap) that auto disables at 1200 miles? And also they do the 1200 mile service, it also unlocks the 'burnout' feature. And the car keeps the normal rev limiter of 7500(?) and also the speed limiter of 155 (or unlimited if unlocked)

Is that more or less accurate?
Can't find any literature on it,

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5500 before break-in. Not too hard to keep it below that. Also, you are to keep the top speed below 106. On a 1000 trip back from Spartanburg on some country roads in the Midwest that required some restraint (see the pleasant sheriff I met in the picture).
Hello Fellow members,

Was having some friendly talks with a friend, and the topic of the M2 break-in came up.

It seems from this thread that, the car comes with a built in rpm limiter (either 5,500 rpm or throttle cap) that auto disables at 1200 miles? And also they do the 1200 mile service, it also unlocks the 'burnout' feature. And the car keeps the normal rev limiter of 7500(?) and also the speed limiter of 155 (or unlimited if unlocked)

Is that more or less accurate?
Can't find any literature on it,

TIA
There's definitely no rev limiter. I did 6500 rpm a few times during break in. I have no idea where you could do 155 stateside, even on a track, so not sure about that.

The consensus seems to be there are no software changes during the break-in.
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Had to pay 322.49 euros for the break-in service

Other guys in Europe/Netherlands: does this make sense?
I paid exactly the same amount yesterday
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