I like the grey duct tape on the top. Is that factory AMG tape?

AMG package on my S560 and S580 is just bumpers and trim and wheels and pedals.

My X7 M50i has M badging all over the car. Wheels, sills, steering wheel, brake calipers, gauge cluster, etc. It’s absurd the amount of M’s on the car but BMW must not have thought is had enough so on the new X7 M60i they added one to the grille and overseas added a couple more on the front fenders. Talk about diluting the M, soon they will add an M to every body panel.

LOL. The removable hardtop doesn't go down either to connect, I've seen him before like I said.

Its like a vent! lol

In other news I may head to WV on Sunday...looking forward to driving the S580!

not to mention the license plate...

How many miles does it now have on it? Formal engine break-ins are not as critical now as they once were, but, in general, with a brand new engine under 500-1000 miles, its is still a good idea is to vary the RPM as much as possible and not just drive at one steady cruise-speed on the Interstate for a long time. That will help seat the rings and valves properly. So, if you're going down to Beckley on I-66/81/64, I'd recommend either not using the cruise-control very long or varying your cruise speed up and down a little.

Best thing to do is drive it hard as soon as possible and allow the car to engine brake down to a stop as much as you can. You will have better leak down, less oil use and slightly more power if you do it that way.

Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made

I’ve seen brand new cars at the track.

Years ago I bought a brand new Gixxer 750. They assembled it the day I bought it. I had it up to 160+mph the same day.

My track car has been tuned since 600 miles on the odometer

SEND IT!!

It has about 1,200 miles on it. I'm going to drive it normally lol

I thought you tuned your S580?

I didn't know you replaced your S. Congrats! Sometimes same but newer is still the best choice. The guy down the street recently replaced his as well. He went with a Maybach!

Yep, thats why I use rocket fuel now lol

Thanks! Haha, big spender!

GTR's are put on the track at the factory before being shipped to their destinations. That's why they typically have 20+ miles on them when they arrive at the dealers. No need to baby the car if they don't but they still recommend the break in period.

Nah, just throw some 87 octane in and you'll be fine.

It's actually given as a recommendation for the trans and diffs since shocking loading those is bad, that's why I mentioned manual mode and be careful so you don't anger clutches or gearsets.....but I imagine the GTRs are fine if they track run them lol!

87 for the win haha!