[vetteflier]

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This may have been covered, but I'm new so don't hate me...Is there a factory rpm limiter at 5500 rpms until 1200 mile service? If so, can it be defeated through the info center, or does only the dealer have the magic bean? I've driven performance cars for decades and prefer my break in schedule. Always change the oil/diff fluid at 1000 miles and have never had a mechanical issue, so would much rather DIY.

[02M3ForMe]

No limiter.

[jailonacs99]

Originally Posted by vetteflier

This may have been covered, but I'm new so don't hate me...Is there a factory rpm limiter at 5500 rpms until 1200 mile service? If so, can it be defeated through the info center, or does only the dealer have the magic bean? I've driven performance cars for decades and prefer my break in schedule. Always change the oil/diff fluid at 1000 miles and have never had a mechanical issue, so would much rather DIY.

You have to visit the/a dealer for the 1200 service though or it could affect your warranty and any extended warranties. In the long run I definitely recommend doing oil changes and other straightforward maintenance on bimmers (although I never got around to it much in my last M4, did for my 328Ci and 335is), just make sure you still keep good records for that and any serviced maintenance. But for the brand new cars, take advantage of the free maintenance the first year.

I saw you're new to BMWs; if you haven't already, I'd recommend joining the BMW CCA and your local chapter. You may still qualify for the $500 rebate on your M4 if you buy a multi-year membership, but more importantly you'll get notices for great track and autoX events as well as DIY days at garages where you can use a lift for quicker oil changes, maintenance, etc.

[vetteflier]

Thanx. Will look into CCA.

[freshxdough]

Launch control is also available from 0 miles as well. Not released with Run In Service like older M cars.

[vetteflier]

That's interesting. Would never use it until fully broken in, obviously, and think you can do better by starting in 1st and brake torqueing at 2500 with TC off, stability control on. Watched a video yesterday that showed how to show the break-in period was met through the info system. Very interesting, as I figured that's how the dealer would do it at 1200 miles. Nothing special about it--press starter 3 times and use whatever that button is on the turn signal stalk to get the menu for break-in, and press and hold a couple of times to show "successful." But, if no 5500 rev limit, don't see the need.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by vetteflier

That's interesting. Would never use it until fully broken in, obviously, and think you can do better by starting in 1st and brake torqueing at 2500 with TC off, stability control on. Watched a video yesterday that showed how to show the break-in period was met through the info system. Very interesting, as I figured that's how the dealer would do it at 1200 miles. Nothing special about it--press starter 3 times and use whatever that button is on the turn signal stalk to get the menu for break-in, and press and hold a couple of times to show "successful." But, if no 5500 rev limit, don't see the need.

All that is doing is clearing the service notice, the dealer performs the actual service and then does that process to clear the notification from your idrive screen. I know what video you are referring to and that he refers to it multiple as "doing the break-in" but all that is actually accomplishing is clearing the notice. Any other pending service notices that come up in the future can also be cleared with the same method.