Is WOTing bad for the car?

GoneIn4Secs · 07-11-2018, 06:17 PM

Like whats the acceptable way to minimize the dmg to the car?

Obviously you wouldn't wot while its not warmed up

But is there any other tipz??

zFrostyy · 07-11-2018, 06:36 PM

If WOT is wrong I don't wanna be right

Thescout13 · 07-11-2018, 06:46 PM

A redline a day keeps the mechanics away. Dead serious. (Obviously after warm)

425M2 · 07-11-2018, 06:54 PM

We're all in trouble if it is!

kpaso · 07-11-2018, 06:59 PM

No.

zFrostyy · 07-11-2018, 07:58 PM

In seriousness though the only thing higher RPMs do is increased engine wear from literally just more work being done by the engine. However the car is meant to function at that level frequently and if you never do it then somethings more likely to break than if you do it seldomly.

If you're concerned about wear just don't drive it like you stole it everyday.

If you're ultra concerned about wear there's a reason grandma's are coveted previous owners.

pal · 07-11-2018, 10:26 PM

WOTing is good for the soul.

eatingpizzainthef87rules · 07-12-2018, 10:17 AM

Is this a serious question for a M owner? I don't want to live on this planet anymore

just blaze · 07-12-2018, 10:30 AM

The only way you'll be "gone in 4 secs" is to WOT. Enjoy your car, WOT every once in a while.

alscks0414 · 07-12-2018, 10:31 AM

Hahaha. I have never thought I would see such question here in M2 bimmerpost.

Warm up your engine before WOT. Do regular maintenance (engine oil, tranny oil, break fluid, coolant, LSD oil, spark plug at its required intervals) is more important than worrying about WOT hurting the engine.

Our beauties are meant to be pushed and they want to be pushed.

Of course, cops are the attachment follows after.

Fear-Mongrel · 07-12-2018, 12:52 PM

I guess I'd ask if this question pertains to the break-in period, or after the 1200 mile break-in.

I can't remember where I read it, but I do remember reading that in addition to not going over 105mph and 5500rpm, it was wise to not do foot-to-floor accelerations during the first 1200 miles for the health of the LSD. Something about doing WOT too early causing excess wear and a noisier LSD. If I can find it, I'll post it, unless we're not talking about break-in in which case forget I was ever here!

ORIGIN M. · 07-12-2018, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pal

WOTing is good for the soul.

Truth !!

eeyang92 · 07-12-2018, 05:55 PM

I'll do WOT once in a while to make sure the engine stays healthy. I'll also WOT once in a while for fun. And maybe a few times to make a pass.

I guess I end up WOT quite often...

Also consider this - on the track people are basically WOT (or mashing on brakes) 99% of the time. This is probably more WOT time in one day than months of street WOT combined.

2M · 07-12-2018, 08:59 PM

Drive it like you stole it, Its an M-mobile

GoneIn4Secs · 07-12-2018, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeyang92

I'll do WOT once in a while to make sure the engine stays healthy. I'll also WOT once in a while for fun. And maybe a few times to make a pass.

I guess I end up WOT quite often...

Also consider this - on the track people are basically WOT (or mashing on brakes) 99% of the time. This is probably more WOT time in one day than months of street WOT combined.

How long at a time do u keep it floored

eeyang92 · 07-12-2018, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoneIn4Secs

How long at a time do u keep it floored

On the street? Not long. If I'm starting from a standstill it's like ~4.5 to 60, and any more you'll start getting into extremely illegal speeds

If I'm passing on the freeway it's only a few seconds at most.

On the track each session can be something like 15 minutes (I forget, I don't usually keep track of the time when I'm on) for 5-6 sessions. So we're talking about at least 1 hour of WOT and hard braking. Do the math, and you'll see that you'll need to do maybe 700-1000 WOTs before you match one track session.

I'd argue sustained WOT is harder on the engine than sporadic WOTs too, so you really have nothing to be worried about! Just WOT responsibly (when the engine is broken in and warmed up)

delhang · 07-12-2018, 11:34 PM

"Do not, my friends, become addicted to WOTing. It will take hold of you, and you will resent its absence!" - Immortan Joe

M3 Adjuster · 07-13-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bovairdf87

Is this a serious question for a M owner? I don't want to live on this planet anymore

clearly not an M owner.. probably not even M sport..

M3 Adjuster · 07-13-2018, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zFrostyy

If WOT is wrong I don't wanna be right

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoneIn4Secs

How long at a time do u keep it floored

more than 4 Secs....

I WIN!

961genius · 07-13-2018, 03:29 AM

Almost got sentenced to 3 months in jail because of WOT

Norhidem · 07-13-2018, 04:27 AM

WOT twice in the morning, WOT twice in the afternoon and also WOT all the time in between.

Hell WOT all the time!

Who's on first · 07-13-2018, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoneIn4Secs

Like whats the acceptable way to minimize the dmg to the car?

Obviously you wouldn't wot while its not warmed up

But is there any other tipz??

Three quick tips:

1) It is "tips", not tipz.
2) It is "are", not is.
3) Please sell your car, for asking such a question.

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zFrostyy Private 83 Rep 54 Posts Drives: AW DCT M2 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	In seriousness though the only thing higher RPMs do is increased engine wear from literally just more work being done by the engine. However the car is meant to function at that level frequently and if you never do it then somethings more likely to break than if you do it seldomly. If you're concerned about wear just don't drive it like you stole it everyday. If you're ultra concerned about wear there's a reason grandma's are coveted previous owners.
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Fear-Mongrel Lieutenant 1184 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI 6MT LBB Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I guess I'd ask if this question pertains to the break-in period, or after the 1200 mile break-in. I can't remember where I read it, but I do remember reading that in addition to not going over 105mph and 5500rpm, it was wise to not do foot-to-floor accelerations during the first 1200 miles for the health of the LSD. Something about doing WOT too early causing excess wear and a noisier LSD. If I can find it, I'll post it, unless we're not talking about break-in in which case forget I was ever here!
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