[Squidget]

FWIW, I lean towards the idea that perf unlock on ris is a myth.

Personally, I could not sense a difference before and after. The tires peeled out pretty much the same way. There was no difference in redline.

The clutch has settled in a bit over time, making it easier to USE that power, but I can't sense any difference in the engine.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by Squidget

FWIW, I lean towards the idea that perf unlock on ris is a myth.

Personally, I could not sense a difference before and after. The tires peeled out pretty much the same way. There was no difference in redline.

The clutch has settled in a bit over time, making it easier to USE that power, but I can't sense any difference in the engine.

I too have noticed the clutch or something has settled, broken in, or whatever, and clutch operation/shifting is quite nice and free of any negative drama. There is drama to be sure but only the good kind...

[keonigt]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

I would like to caveat this by saying that I see and recognize all of the evidence pointing to this being a myth. Before my break-in service I always told other people that this was a myth.

Then, after my break in service, there is nothing anyone can say that will convince me this is a myth.

Before break-in, I pushed my car pretty hard a couple times. I thought it felt a little underwhelming. After break-in, it is a totally different car. It wants to break traction even in the most ideal situations. It is scary how much of a difference it makes. It is completely awake and it feels like ive gone from 400 to 500 hp.

That sounds awesome! Is your M2 an automatic or a manual?

I'm getting my break in service tomorrow and I'm very excited for it to be completed.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by keonigt

That sounds awesome! Is your M2 an automatic or a manual?

I'm getting my break in service tomorrow and I'm very excited for it to be completed.

It is a manual. Let's us know what you think. Breaking service myth or not?

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

It is a manual. Let's us know what you think. Breaking service myth or not?

Just look at the dyno runs some vendors did and posted the charts, was it IND? One of these…

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Just look at the dyno runs some vendors did and posted the charts, was it IND? One of these…

Exactly. This is so easy to either prove or disprove and simply putting the car on the dyno before and after the service will prove the point. There is no magic horsepower to be unlocked.

[banem2]

I JUST had my break in service done and my technician told me the cars run at 80% until break in service. They do a software update to give you full power. His words.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by banem2

I JUST had my break in service done and my technician told me the cars run at 80% until break in service. They do a software update to give you full power. His words.

Considering you followed the break-in recommendation as a “rule”, and did not explore RPMs after 6,000 (you didn’t have to, but many misinterpret the recommendation with a “absolutely do not cross” rule), the technician just freed you from running precisely at 83.33% (6,000 versus 7,200 RPM) capacity. Enjoy the 100% now, and rest assured nothing changed in your engine mapping.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Considering you followed the break-in recommendation as a “rule”, and did not explore RPMs after 6,000 (you didn’t have to, but many misinterpret the recommendation with a “absolutely do not cross” rule), the technician just freed you from running precisely at 83.33% (6,000 versus 7,200 RPM) capacity. Enjoy the 100% now, and rest assured nothing changed in your engine mapping.

Yup, would have to have the ecu unlocked and that didn't happen for the breakin service.

[Angmar]

As someone who had the break in service on my g87 I can confirm it’s a total myth. No difference in power or performance in any form.

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by banem2

I JUST had my break in service done and my technician told me the cars run at 80% until break in service. They do a software update to give you full power. His words.

I recall when my wife got her 2020 X3MC. It was one of the first the dealership got. A tech was talking to me about it and mentioned the "7 speed DCT" and I corrected him that it wasn't a DCT. He started to argue about it....

There are people in their field of study who don't know everything about their field of study.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by banem2

I JUST had my break in service done and my technician told me the cars run at 80% until break in service. They do a software update to give you full power. His words.

Techs often don't know a damn thing. I had to argue with the master tech and SA at my local dealership to prevent them from doing unnecessary work on my F87C because they were unable to correctly read the text in a TSARA case.

[Angmar]

Originally Posted by banem2

I JUST had my break in service done and my technician told me the cars run at 80% until break in service. They do a software update to give you full power. His words.

lol what a crock of shit….if the car was running at 80% power and then got the full power after the service that would be what a 25% increase in power from when it was delivered…Do you really think people would be having to ask if it does anything if they are getting 25% more power lol. Would be pretty damn obvious.