I'm just about to take delivery of a scoob turbo (UK spec with PPP, etc).

This seems to be a subject of grey area, but what can happen if I don't run it in properly, ie; pootle for 1000 miles, or the other extreme, cane it (but still under 4K revs) for the 1000?

I pretty much intend to drive normally up to 4K revs and without the 0-60 sprints - is that okay?

 

Having read the info on SIDC, I intend to do the same. Just don't forget to have the oil changed after 1000 before you start having fun (I guess you know that, but some may not).

 

The way you drive the car for the first 1000 miles is going to have a major impact on the reliabilty/life of the engine/transmission.

I would recomend sticking exactly to the advice in the owners manual i.e. not exceeding 4000 RPM, no harsh acceleration, not sitting at one constant speed (i.e staying at one speed on the motorway) Don't think because of the 4,000 rpm limit you can thrash it as long as you change gear at 4000!!

After the 1000 miles remember to get the first service done (it's free you just pay for materials) it is very important not to thrash it before this is done as the first oil is a special thin running in oil which will be changed for the proper stuff at the first service.

The dealer told me I could drive it as I wanted from them on but I wouldn't recommend going straight to the Rev Limiter once it's serviced.

After the 1000 miles the engine will still be relatively tight and you will notice it getting quicker as it gets more run in.

 

Joey,

Following your never to be forgotten performance on Blue Peter, I would be interested to know who did your mobility modifications on the Scoob?

Forgive me if this doesn't make any sense but I remember the bloke

 

Agree with JD

The running-in period does appear to be very important. I was told by my dealer that once you have done the first 1000 miles, you should gradually increase the revs (as JD said - don't go and boot it at 1001 miles).

How you treat your car in the first few months will decide its long term reliability

Enjoy your car when it arrives

 

Cheers for the comments chaps.

I have a saab 900 turbo at the moment, which with it's 185bhp tries really hard to get round the windy roads, but fails miserably.

I've got 10 days left 'til I get mr scooby - I was so miffed about having to wait, I went out and bought vRally2 for dreamcast which has a scooby in it!

What's with all the waving at fellow scooby drivers?

 

Maxwell,

I don't on the whole drive the car myself as I also have my modified light blue 3 wheeled spazzy chariot to thrash around in when I am on my own. This is now equiped with a Peco Exhaust, modified ECU, Splitfire Plugs, K+N Filter and has a Max Power Sticker in the back window. It now has 160BHP and will do 0-60 in 5 seconds (Owners estimates) You can often see me cruising the mean streets of leatherhead and I get a lot of respect from the Nova boys.

I had to get the scooby as I needed a car to transport myself, Tom, Ernie and Michael about. On the whole tom drives while I sit in the passenger seat dribling and generally thrashing about.

Another thing to bear in mind is that the gearbox will feel very tight on second and reverse gears when you first get it. This is normal and will loosen up nicely. Even if it doesn't your dealer will probably say "they all do that"

 

Fosters,

Baby it for 1,000 miles.

Then open a large can of whup-**** on it for the rest of its life.

Worked for me

blubs

 

The wave thing sort of developed for the simple reason that we've 'got' the Impreza and everyone else is still driving round in their little 'euroboxes'

So when you see one, wave or flash your lights so the other guy (or girl) doesn't feel like a right berk.

Chris

 

Chris,

What has waving got to do with running your car in - are you just getting the attention of us newbies while you can?

No offence, but if anyone waves/flashes me, I won't be returning the gesture - it's a bit naf, and if the wife catches me, I'll have to change the scoob for a beetle.

 

Trig

Read the posts - (Fosters). What you do is entirely your own affair. If you think its naf to give someone a friendly wave then fine - there is no law for or against it.

Its no big deal (wasn't even that serious) just commenting on another post.

 

Fosters

You say that your car is coming with a PPP from new. You do realise that the Prodrive boys race the car as hard as they can between two points to make sure the car performs as it should. I had the same with mine and asking my dealer on running in he said it was up to me and then quoted the above. Although it seems a waste of time running it in after it has already been driven hard, i still kept to the handbook recommendations.

Paul

 

Some people do not even reply when you say good morning to them. They are also a pain in the ****.
Chris L/ You will get a wave from me.

 

Cheers Bob

Blue MY00 UK turbo W** VGN if you see me