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11-29-2010, 10:11 AM
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Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009
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I know the feeling but you really do need to tone it down a little before the local police "give you a reason" to tone it down. Have fun but be very careful!!!!
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11-29-2010, 11:18 AM
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Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Le Mars, Iowa
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it's good to beat on it like a red headed step child every now and again.
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11-29-2010, 11:29 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Boston MA
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The car is made for this stuff. Spinning the tires will cause premature tire wear but the engine in my A6 L99 is designed to be redlined at 6000 to 6500 RPM. This is the operating range. You can not over rev it because of the rev limiter. Mr. Oppenheiser knows that we are buying these cars to drive the hell out of them and they are designed to take it. Why get the V-8 if you're going to natter around in it. Get a Prius then. Enjoy your car WFO at any time that you can do it safely. It has six bolt main bearings. It has short push rods and on top of it, Chevrolet makes a version of your LS3 - L99 that makes over 600 HP with the same basic engine.
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11-29-2010, 11:49 AM
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movin' down the motorway
Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA
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Seems like on a monthly basis I find myself heading to a straight road that runs for about a mile or so in between two fields. Not a house or car around. Once I get to about 2k, I'll run through 1st - 4th while hitting 6800 rpm in every gear. sumbitch is fast.....
 Other than that, just regular driving, and the occasional rpm rush. Nothing I'd consider as beating on my car. These cars are made to be driven hard.
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11-29-2010, 11:51 AM
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Definitely driving safe, if I have open road though I will def kick it up a notch and make her move...just at the same time i hate hitting the brake going that fast feel like it messes with that but I appreciate everyones info
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11-29-2010, 11:56 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009
Location: LS
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yikes
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11-29-2010, 12:06 PM
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Ancalagon The Black
Drives: 2013 Silverado 4X4, 2010 RJT 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Upstate - NY
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Have fun - but remember it does not necessarily take speed for this to happen . . .
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11-29-2010, 02:11 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: CA
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Im trying to be less critical and friendly to peoples opinions but anyone who drives an SS like a Nancy just waisted their money. As previously mentioned by others in this thread, this car is meant to move. Sure it sucks buying new tires after 15k miles but its a price you pay for performance. As far a breaks, you have Brembos, stopping cars is what they do. Sure youll go through break pads faster but come on!!! I drive my baby hard and take good care of her, keep your car maintained religously and you shouldnt have problems. I do however believe in doing all of this safely for the sake of others.
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11-29-2010, 02:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kansas
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Drive it like you stole it and are paying the insurance premiums...
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11-29-2010, 02:34 PM
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These new LS engines (and the whole drivetrain for that matter) are highly, highly durable. If it has the capability to do it, it can do it safely. GM wouldn't give us a 100k warranty otherwise. The kicker is MAINTENANCE! Keep her well maintained and she'll be puttin a smile on your face for many years to come
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11-29-2010, 02:34 PM
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Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
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11-30-2010, 04:06 PM
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Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Miramar, FL
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This is what I have done to my Camaro in the last year:
25k+ miles (Miami - Phoenix, Miami - Kentucky, Miami - Georgia x 2, driving her daily to the shop) 25-30 top speed passes at the standing mile events Hundreds of laps at Sebring, Homestead, Palm Beach Raceway 60-70 passes in Auto-x events 100+ passes down the 1/4 mile All this with just a hair under 500whp (H/C) And the motor is still healthy and drives like new! These motors are extremely durable and hold up great with regular maintenance (oil, fluids etc). /Erik |
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11-30-2010, 04:41 PM
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 Drives: CGM Camaro 1Lt Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DC
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Yea I think people in general not just our cars bay thier machines and dont even really come close to doing what they are capable of. From the sound of it im sure it will be fine
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