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Number 3 · 12-30-2012, 04:56 PM

It has little to do with what you do as much as knowing that you can.

Most people with a 6.2L under the hood don't do 4.5 second 0 - 60 runs at every single stop light, or do smoking burnouts til the tires pop.........................................it's just nice knowing that when you want to you can.

By the way this was my all time favorite burnout. Wil Cooksey, Corvette plant manager several years ago in a Z06.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...ail&FORM=VIRE2

Check about 2 minutes in and see what the blown tire did to the rear quarter panel.

PalmerGA · 12-30-2012, 05:16 PM

I had a 2012 1LT Automatic before this car. I was VERY impressed with the V6 power. When you figure the base 396 CI engines of the 60s put out 325HP and the 323HP of the LFX V6 comes from 220 CI... that's pretty amazing. The technological advancements are awesome. That LFX was one fast engine, though I realize it wasn't the beast the SS is.

So now I'm following the factory recommended break-in procedures for my SS, with the occasional "run it hard" advice of C5 members here. Can't wait 'til I get another 900 miles on it so I can start learning the full potential.

I drove some awesome muscle cars back in the day and today, just like back then, I am not afraid of the power... but I do respect it and plan to use it.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 12-30-2012, 05:19 PM

I don't know how ANYBODY drives at the track with TA turned on....that to me is more dangerous.

Yeehaw!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-30-2012, 05:36 PM

Well I can see why my L99 was quick 0-60 because even with T/C off she did not spin allot she just stuck and went. The LS3 with T/C off spins like nuts. With it on she will still spin some but she is hauling ass doing it.

I just turned it off yesterday because a friend of mine on her told me to try it and hang on for the fun of it. I was not really expecting to get that wild with a 5 mph roll.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-30-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey193

am i the only one on here who doesn't baby my car?

Nope...I get on it a lot...when I can safely, and the family isn't in it!

MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-30-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biscuitpie

Everyone on this forum drives like a little girl afraid of their car. Most SS owners should have bought a V6 if they're scared of the power.

Not everyone.

nyrfan · 12-30-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

Not everyone.

My SS just passed 600 miles and out of the dealer lot I began the break in process and drove it like I stole it.

I have no problems mashing the pedal and enjoying the cars potential. The lower the mpg's the more I am enjoying my car. This weeks avg. was 13.3.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

nyrfan · 12-30-2012, 06:11 PM

Dup post.

OHIOSS · 12-30-2012, 10:35 PM

Where did you get that "everyone babies their car?" I don't baby mine that's for sure. I bought it to drive it and the more HP the better. I don't baby it and I'm certainly not afraid of it either.

Pic of speedo @ 152, this certainly isn't babying it.

Biscuitpie · 12-31-2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Where did you get that "everyone babies their car?" I don't baby mine that's for sure. I bought it to drive it and the more HP the better. I don't baby it and I'm certainly not afraid of it either.

Pic of speedo @ 152, this certainly isn't babying it.

I wasn't being literal lol. Can't find my pic from 168 (max dic shows).

Darkstar November · 12-31-2012, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey193

am i the only one on here who doesn't baby my car?

i have a technique for autoxing my slightly understeer prone car, its called perpetual oversteer

MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-31-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Where did you get that "everyone babies their car?" I don't baby mine that's for sure. I bought it to drive it and the more HP the better. I don't baby it and I'm certainly not afraid of it either.

Pic of speedo @ 152, this certainly isn't babying it.

How do you take a pic at 152mph??

MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-31-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

My SS just passed 600 miles and out of the dealer lot I began the break in process and drove it like I stole it.

I have no problems mashing the pedal and enjoying the cars potential. The lower the mpg's the more I am enjoying my car. This weeks avg. was 13.3.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

I hear that...my avg mpg is 12!!!

Camper · 12-31-2012, 01:36 PM

thread is LOL

12-30-2012, 04:56 PM	#71
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,203 View My Garage	It has little to do with what you do as much as knowing that you can. Most people with a 6.2L under the hood don't do 4.5 second 0 - 60 runs at every single stop light, or do smoking burnouts til the tires pop.........................................it's just nice knowing that when you want to you can. By the way this was my all time favorite burnout. Wil Cooksey, Corvette plant manager several years ago in a Z06. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...ail&FORM=VIRE2 Check about 2 minutes in and see what the blown tire did to the rear quarter panel. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

12-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#72
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I had a 2012 1LT Automatic before this car. I was VERY impressed with the V6 power. When you figure the base 396 CI engines of the 60s put out 325HP and the 323HP of the LFX V6 comes from 220 CI... that's pretty amazing. The technological advancements are awesome. That LFX was one fast engine, though I realize it wasn't the beast the SS is. So now I'm following the factory recommended break-in procedures for my SS, with the occasional "run it hard" advice of C5 members here. Can't wait 'til I get another 900 miles on it so I can start learning the full potential. I drove some awesome muscle cars back in the day and today, just like back then, I am not afraid of the power... but I do respect it and plan to use it. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-30-2012, 06:11 PM	#78
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Dup post. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-30-2012, 10:35 PM	#79
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Where did you get that "everyone babies their car?" I don't baby mine that's for sure. I bought it to drive it and the more HP the better. I don't baby it and I'm certainly not afraid of it either. Pic of speedo @ 152, this certainly isn't babying it. Attached Images

12-30-2012, 05:19 PM	#73
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	I don't know how ANYBODY drives at the track with TA turned on....that to me is more dangerous. Yeehaw! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

12-30-2012, 05:36 PM	#74
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Well I can see why my L99 was quick 0-60 because even with T/C off she did not spin allot she just stuck and went. The LS3 with T/C off spins like nuts. With it on she will still spin some but she is hauling ass doing it. I just turned it off yesterday because a friend of mine on her told me to try it and hang on for the fun of it. I was not really expecting to get that wild with a 5 mph roll.

12-31-2012, 01:36 PM	#84
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	thread is LOL