Is it okay to take M2C drifting with only 700 miles on it?

jamesfrown · 01-23-2021, 02:21 PM

Hi all, just purchased a 2021 M2C and have put around 700 miles on it. Would there be any downsides to take it drifting before the 1200 break-in service? I would keep the RPMS pretty low as I would just be practicing. Thanks!

Chris_Uk_m2 · 01-23-2021, 02:37 PM

Of your below 4.5-5k revs you will be fine!

detroitm2 · 01-23-2021, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesfrown

Hi all, just purchased a 2021 M2C and have put around 700 miles on it. Would there be any downsides to take it drifting before the 1200 break-in service? I would keep the RPMS pretty low as I would just be practicing. Thanks!

Low RPM and drifting do not really go together.

I'd wait.

DanG · 01-23-2021, 03:31 PM

One of the main things they change at 1,200 miles is the differential oil, I would wait until after break-in.

jamesfrown · 01-23-2021, 03:50 PM

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Low RPM and drifting do not really go together.

I'd wait.

100% agree! It's been raining lately so I was thinking it would be a great time to get some sliding done at reasonably low RPM's

jamesfrown · 01-23-2021, 03:52 PM

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One of the main things they change at 1,200 miles is the differential oil, I would wait until after break-in.

Oh that's really good to know. Okay I'll hold off then, thanks!

///M TOWN · 01-23-2021, 07:15 PM

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One of the main things they change at 1,200 miles is the differential oil, I would wait until after break-in.

I was thrilled the day they removed that thick crap

doug_999 · 01-23-2021, 08:48 PM

At 700 miles your car is well past broken in. Drift away!

DanG · 01-23-2021, 09:15 PM

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At 700 miles your car is well past broken in. Drift away!

That is BS. The break-in differential oil needs to be replaced first.

doug_999 · 01-23-2021, 10:27 PM

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At 700 miles your car is well past broken in. Drift away!

That is BS. The break-in differential oil needs to be replaced first.

Oh really? Splain please - make sure you cover how they use different oil in the differential. Because I don't believe that is true and it seems to be part of your reasoning.

chris719 · 01-24-2021, 12:18 AM

I might wait until break-in service personally, but I doubt it will really hurt anything.

I agree with doug_999, I have never seen any evidence the differential oil is different or a special break-in lubricant out of the factory on any of the M cars. This rumor has been around for 20 years now. I'm happy to change my opinion if there is hard evidence to the contrary.

Billy_BMW · 01-24-2021, 06:52 AM

As some people have said, it’s best to wait until after the RIS as the differential oil is changed.

Notice colour at 16.00 on the RIS for the M2CS

https://youtu.be/-VcV4UCzwKE

5.M0NSTER · 01-24-2021, 07:10 AM

I say DO IT! Break it in hard and fast, and it will last. That's been my philosophy on all of my cars so far with no issues. My signature says it all "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away"

700 miles is plenty. I had a few of my cars at redline with under 100 on the ODO.

///M TOWN · 01-24-2021, 01:49 PM

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I say DO IT! Break it in hard and fast, and it will last. That's been my philosophy on all of my cars so far with no issues. My signature says it all "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away"

700 miles is plenty. I had a few of my cars at redline with under 100 on the ODO.

As long as you don't give marriage advice I can except your madness

CSBM5 · 01-24-2021, 03:20 PM

It's been long ago proven that they do not use any special break-in lubricants but the myth continues.

Noh Wan · 01-25-2021, 09:27 PM

I'd say wait. During the break-in service they read the DME and it will report any significant acceleration/deceleration events and any excursions past 4500 RPM. They won't void the warranty, but if you have a significant drivetrain warranty claim later on they might use it as an excuse to claim abuse.

doug_999 · 01-25-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Noh Wan

I'd say wait. During the break-in service they read the DME and it will report any significant acceleration/deceleration events and any excursions past 4500 RPM. They won't void the warranty, but if you have a significant drivetrain warranty claim later on they might use it as an excuse to claim abuse.

Where does this 4,500 rpm come from? Seriously guys, if that is your max RPM during the first 1,200 miles you are hurting the car more than drifting it.

Read the manual. It is 5,500 rpm.

And that's plenty to drift with

dtmurf · 01-29-2021, 11:05 AM

700 to 1200 is a nice Sunday drive; 250 out, a nice social distancing lunch, and 250 back.

///M TOWN · 01-29-2021, 12:14 PM

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700 to 1200 is a nice Sunday drive; 250 out, a nice social distancing lunch, and 250 back.

I'd be happy to drive 5 miles and have a nice unrestricted lunch

This covid bs is the worst drift ever

DanG · 01-29-2021, 01:16 PM

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I'd be happy to drive 5 miles and have a nice unrestricted lunch

This covid bs is the worst drift ever

Well starting Monday you can go get your lunch inside many restaurants.

CalAcacian · 01-29-2021, 01:37 PM

Absolutely do not do this. Your diff is going to get chewed up by that. That first round of oil is already going to have a significant amount of metal in it from the initial break in process.

Just wait the 500 miles so your engine can be revved out and your first round of diff fluid is drained. It's not worth the damage.

///M TOWN · 01-29-2021, 02:42 PM

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I'd be happy to drive 5 miles and have a nice unrestricted lunch

This covid bs is the worst drift ever

Well starting Monday you can go get your lunch inside many restaurants.

Thank God for that Dan

Unfortunately many restaurants went under because of such ridiculously strict restrictions

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chris719 Major General 7332 Rep 7,294 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I might wait until break-in service personally, but I doubt it will really hurt anything. I agree with doug_999, I have never seen any evidence the differential oil is different or a special break-in lubricant out of the factory on any of the M cars. This rumor has been around for 20 years now. I'm happy to change my opinion if there is hard evidence to the contrary.
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Billy_BMW Private First Class 54 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	As some people have said, it’s best to wait until after the RIS as the differential oil is changed. Notice colour at 16.00 on the RIS for the M2CS https://youtu.be/-VcV4UCzwKE
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5.M0NSTER Lieutenant Colonel 3354 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Back in Michigan, GO BLUE! iTrader: (0)	I say DO IT! Break it in hard and fast, and it will last. That's been my philosophy on all of my cars so far with no issues. My signature says it all "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away" 700 miles is plenty. I had a few of my cars at redline with under 100 on the ODO. __________________ 2017 BMW M2 German Spec 6MT, Driver's Package --> SOLD 2018 Camaro SS 1LE. Because race car! "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away"
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Noh Wan New Member 24 Rep 26 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I'd say wait. During the break-in service they read the DME and it will report any significant acceleration/deceleration events and any excursions past 4500 RPM. They won't void the warranty, but if you have a significant drivetrain warranty claim later on they might use it as an excuse to claim abuse. __________________ 2020 M2C Be healthy. Be nice. Do interesting things.
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CalAcacian Lieutenant 542 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Absolutely do not do this. Your diff is going to get chewed up by that. That first round of oil is already going to have a significant amount of metal in it from the initial break in process. Just wait the 500 miles so your engine can be revved out and your first round of diff fluid is drained. It's not worth the damage.
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