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RGRCamaro · 12-03-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TXLS3

DD a 10 second car is just so much unnecessary wear and tear on expensive parts and tire setup. Completely impractical unless you live in BFE. I set in traffic most weekdays and can't stand working the clutch for an hour going 25mph. I would hate my Camaro if It was a DD.. Completely impractical but I never intended mine to be a DD. To each his own but I couldn't imagine DD a 10 second car on DRs everyday.

I see your point for sure! Which I am buying a truck to split mileage with my camaro. To be honest the car drives like stock believe it or not, until you throttle it, so traffic doesn't bother me, and my commutes are usually 10 minutes whether I am going to work, home, or the gym. This is my only vehicle currently, so I am forced to DD it, but I love it.

RGRCamaro · 12-03-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

I'm going to take a novel approach and actually answer your question....My car makes 697rwhp and I drive it to work a couple of days a week (weather permitting).

That is awesome! ADM sure does some sweet work.

RGRCamaro · 12-03-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

My Camaro is a DD and I have over 650rwhp. It's nice having the extra power, but it does take a toll on tires haha!

Lolz yes, tires hurt my wallet. Is your other ride the Apache?

LIL QIK · 12-03-2014, 03:54 PM

To answer your question....I also make 700whp and I daily drive mine. Just under 100 miles a day. Nothing but freeway in the morning and then light to light on the way home. So it's a good mix.

Gee · 12-03-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TX/ZL1

I'm going to take a novel approach and actually answer your question....My car makes 697rwhp and I drive it to work a couple of days a week (weather permitting).

God forbid we have a discussion on a forum

. But yeah I digressed the thread.. My bad

Rico · 12-03-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RGRCamaro

Lolz yes, tires hurt my wallet. Is your other ride the Apache?

It is haha! I never have to worry about traffic, something about missiles and rockets make people want to move out of the way.....

RockerBox · 12-03-2014, 04:08 PM

DD on DR's will just drain your bank account. You'll need regular tires for DD duty.

RGRCamaro · 12-03-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RockerBox

DD on DR's will just drain your bank account. You'll need regular tires for DD duty.

Probably should have clarified - the DRs will be on a spare set for the rear. I am running Michelin PSS all around. 315/285

lewylew · 12-03-2014, 04:24 PM

I drive my 10 sec car everyday. I also drive it to the track when I go. I only have 600RWHP. Have no problems with daily use.

cmracing · 12-03-2014, 04:39 PM

When you have a car that can pull the front wheels off the ground a bit rolling along at 60 mph, THAT is a hell of a ride! I used to tune a car like that, ran mid 8's at the track, drove it everywhere, but in no way would I consider it a DD.

Brods911 · 12-03-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TXLS3

DD a 10 second car is just so much unnecessary wear and tear on expensive parts and tire setup. Completely impractical unless you live in BFE. I set in traffic most weekdays and can't stand working the clutch for an hour going 25mph. I would hate my Camaro if It was a DD.. Completely impractical but I never intended mine to be a DD. To each his own but I couldn't imagine DD a 10 second car on DRs everyday.

+1 It also depends what kind of daily driving you are talking about. If it's a short comfortable ride to work without too much traffic it would be nice to get a little enjoyment before and after work. But if it's anything like my commute it would start to suck the fun out of it for me. Just my 2c.

Pro Stock John · 12-03-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TXLS3

DD a 10 second car is just so much unnecessary wear and tear on expensive parts and tire setup. Completely impractical unless you live in BFE. I set in traffic most weekdays and can't stand working the clutch for an hour going 25mph. I would hate my Camaro if It was a DD.. Completely impractical but I never intended mine to be a DD. To each his own but I couldn't imagine DD a 10 second car on DRs everyday.

And... that's why I always go auto. And I DD on drag radials pretty much all year except for winter.

I'm doing H/C in a couple of weeks, goal is 10.9 for 2015. I hate driving beaters and regular cars.

LuckyZL-1 · 12-03-2014, 10:54 PM

I DD mine and love it! Especially when your driving down the road and..... Well you what's up. People mess with you so you open exhaust up and shit gets real!!!!

mrvenicess · 12-04-2014, 07:30 AM

I DD my Zl1 with about 650 whp. Car is my only vehicle and currently has just over 43,000 miles in a year and a half with zero issues. I have over 300 passes at the strip. My car runs 10.280@ 132.64 mph. GM and FSP build them great!

12-03-2014, 03:54 PM	#18
LIL QIK Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manvel, Tx. Posts: 115	To answer your question....I also make 700whp and I daily drive mine. Just under 100 miles a day. Nothing but freeway in the morning and then light to light on the way home. So it's a good mix. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro - Crystal Red Tint / A6 Best so far of 10.50 @ 134.50 w/ 1.58 60' on 20" Nitto NT05R's (Camaro5 Fest - Royal Purple Raceway)

12-03-2014, 04:24 PM	#23
lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,577 View My Garage	I drive my 10 sec car everyday. I also drive it to the track when I go. I only have 600RWHP. Have no problems with daily use. __________________

12-03-2014, 10:54 PM	#27
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	I DD mine and love it! Especially when your driving down the road and..... Well you what's up. People mess with you so you open exhaust up and shit gets real!!!! __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

12-03-2014, 04:08 PM	#21
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	DD on DR's will just drain your bank account. You'll need regular tires for DD duty.

12-03-2014, 04:39 PM	#24
cmracing Drives: 2014 RS/SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 191	When you have a car that can pull the front wheels off the ground a bit rolling along at 60 mph, THAT is a hell of a ride! I used to tune a car like that, ran mid 8's at the track, drove it everywhere, but in no way would I consider it a DD.

12-04-2014, 07:30 AM	#28
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I DD my Zl1 with about 650 whp. Car is my only vehicle and currently has just over 43,000 miles in a year and a half with zero issues. I have over 300 passes at the strip. My car runs 10.280@ 132.64 mph. GM and FSP build them great!