New CTT with PowerKit - naive new-owner questions
Took delivery on my new CTT with PowerKit a couple of weeks ago. Many thanks to all on this forum, especially RC, for lots of valuable info. I have a few questions for you experts.
First, I've followed the debates on break-in period and wanted to know the current train of thought. My US-version owner's manual says to keep it below 4200 rpm (which is torture for me) for the first 2000 miles, which seems excessive to me. The salesman said that the mechanics recommend 800 miles, but I hesitate to take his word for this. Anyone have strong feelings on the issue?
Second, I had a glitch I haven't seen on this forum before. Tried searching the forum, but couldn't find this specific symptom, so I'm sorry if I missed a prior discussion. Was cruising at highway speed yesterday, listening to the satellite radio. Reached to change stations and accidentally pressed the AM button. The PCM locked up completely. Would not respond to any buttons at all, including the volume knob or even switching it off. Just kept playing the same station at the same volume. Was in the process of pulling off on an exit to stop the car and turn off the igntion, when it suddenly switched sequentially through the first few commands I had entered, ending with turning itself off. I switched it back on and it worked fine. Should I consider this a random electronic gremlin, or is this a known issue that needs to be addressed?
Finally, I have the Pirellis, which seem to be okay, so far. I do note a little bit of INTERMITTENT, slight steering wheel vibration between 64-70 mph, which I know others have noted. However, it is hard to separate a wheel imbalance from the rough highways I've been on and, interestingly, is only noted with suspension set to "Comfort" and is not noticeable at all when set to "Sport." It's hard for me to grasp this as a wheel-balance issue, but I'm eager to be educated.
Thanks!
First, I've followed the debates on break-in period and wanted to know the current train of thought. My US-version owner's manual says to keep it below 4200 rpm (which is torture for me) for the first 2000 miles, which seems excessive to me. The salesman said that the mechanics recommend 800 miles, but I hesitate to take his word for this. Anyone have strong feelings on the issue?
Second, I had a glitch I haven't seen on this forum before. Tried searching the forum, but couldn't find this specific symptom, so I'm sorry if I missed a prior discussion. Was cruising at highway speed yesterday, listening to the satellite radio. Reached to change stations and accidentally pressed the AM button. The PCM locked up completely. Would not respond to any buttons at all, including the volume knob or even switching it off. Just kept playing the same station at the same volume. Was in the process of pulling off on an exit to stop the car and turn off the igntion, when it suddenly switched sequentially through the first few commands I had entered, ending with turning itself off. I switched it back on and it worked fine. Should I consider this a random electronic gremlin, or is this a known issue that needs to be addressed?
Finally, I have the Pirellis, which seem to be okay, so far. I do note a little bit of INTERMITTENT, slight steering wheel vibration between 64-70 mph, which I know others have noted. However, it is hard to separate a wheel imbalance from the rough highways I've been on and, interestingly, is only noted with suspension set to "Comfort" and is not noticeable at all when set to "Sport." It's hard for me to grasp this as a wheel-balance issue, but I'm eager to be educated.
Thanks!
