Soooo...I just blew my car up! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

huntrik · 03-20-2011, 06:01 PM

I was on my 6th and last pass of the day when I decided "Hey, lets see what she'll do with the factory installed launch control on"....

Well here's what happened...Tree lit up hammered the gas, holding at 4200rpm, clutch out "BOOM"

rearend gone!

Not a happy camper right now. 2400 miles on the car!

Maybe nows the time to put that 3.73 in...

coolman · 03-20-2011, 06:03 PM

Broken rear is odd. They usually break axles.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-20-2011, 06:04 PM

Are you modded?

RSokie · 03-20-2011, 06:04 PM

HOLY CRAP!......that just sucks man.....will warranty not cover the damage?

Revo1 · 03-20-2011, 06:05 PM

Damn... Sorry to hear that dude :(

halo8hkk · 03-20-2011, 06:06 PM

what mods do you have? Sorry to hear that.

Autobots · 03-20-2011, 06:07 PM

Damn!....2400miles its not even broken in yet lol

huntrik · 03-20-2011, 06:08 PM

I'm hoping the warrany will cover it! Not gonna tell them I was at the track though. Only mods are Borla S-type catback, k&n typhoon CAI and Hurst ST shifter...

I'm pretty sure it's the rearend, when I put it in gear and start to let out the clutch its just clack clack clack, no movement

huntrik · 03-20-2011, 06:10 PM

FYI having to get pushed off the line is so embarressing...just throwing that out there. :(

Smart Line · 03-20-2011, 06:13 PM

hope GM pay's for it!
sorry for your luck brother.....

boltmark · 03-20-2011, 06:16 PM

This is exactly why I've said it a hundred times. Why would you put this on the track? If the dealer was to find out you were on the strip they would not cover it.

halo8hkk · 03-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntrik

FYI having to get pushed off the line is so embarressing...just throwing that out there. :(

Lol I know that feeling. I took out the rear end in the beast a cupple years back. But just about every racer was willing to help me out. It was nice to see how fellow racers get together to help some one they don't know.

CynAgain · 03-20-2011, 06:18 PM

Don't waste your time with 3.73 if you're going to change your rear end. Go 4.10 or 4.30 for a more radical launch. 3.73 is not worth the change in a LS3.

Good Luck

n2oSS · 03-20-2011, 06:19 PM

Because we don't street race remember.

Anyway ive been doing some looking into the rear ends on these and it seems they are a weak link. I am deciding myself to get a conversion kit from Ted or gettin a rebuild oon mine.

03-20-2011, 06:01 PM	#1
huntrik Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 63 View My Garage	Soooo...I just blew my car up! I was on my 6th and last pass of the day when I decided "Hey, lets see what she'll do with the factory installed launch control on".... Well here's what happened...Tree lit up hammered the gas, holding at 4200rpm, clutch out "BOOM" rearend gone! Not a happy camper right now. 2400 miles on the car! Maybe nows the time to put that 3.73 in... __________________

03-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#4
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	HOLY CRAP!......that just sucks man.....will warranty not cover the damage? __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

03-20-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Damn... Sorry to hear that dude :( __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-20-2011, 06:06 PM	#6
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	what mods do you have? Sorry to hear that. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

03-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#7
Autobots Roll out! Drives: 2010 ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cybertron,ok Posts: 368	Damn!....2400miles its not even broken in yet lol __________________

03-20-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Broken rear is odd. They usually break axles.

03-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Are you modded?

03-20-2011, 06:08 PM	#8
huntrik Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 63 View My Garage	I'm hoping the warrany will cover it! Not gonna tell them I was at the track though. Only mods are Borla S-type catback, k&n typhoon CAI and Hurst ST shifter... I'm pretty sure it's the rearend, when I put it in gear and start to let out the clutch its just clack clack clack, no movement __________________

03-20-2011, 06:10 PM	#9
huntrik Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 63 View My Garage	FYI having to get pushed off the line is so embarressing...just throwing that out there. :( __________________

03-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#10
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	hope GM pay's for it! sorry for your luck brother..... __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

03-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#11
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	This is exactly why I've said it a hundred times. Why would you put this on the track? If the dealer was to find out you were on the strip they would not cover it.

03-20-2011, 06:18 PM	#13
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Don't waste your time with 3.73 if you're going to change your rear end. Go 4.10 or 4.30 for a more radical launch. 3.73 is not worth the change in a LS3. Good Luck

03-20-2011, 06:19 PM	#14
n2oSS Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 View My Garage	Because we don't street race remember. Anyway ive been doing some looking into the rear ends on these and it seems they are a weak link. I am deciding myself to get a conversion kit from Ted or gettin a rebuild oon mine. __________________ Mods: Dynatech Headers, High flow cats, MSD 8.5 wires, magnaflow bullits, Halltech intake, SCT tuner, maggie tvs 2300, Jannetty Tune, BMR driveshaft safety loop, Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt rear trailing arms, Pfadt rear tie rod, ACT Twin Disc Clutch, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft. Appearance Mods: AAC Concept Sidemarkers, P13W Plasma LED Bulbs, Iforged Classics 20". Next Mods: Cam and Fuel System.

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