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03-16-2010, 06:25 AM
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Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: West Virginia
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long drive home
Iam going to Kentucky to buy my new camaro tomorrow! To get it home it will be an interstate drive of about 200 miles. Speed limit is 70mph. Will i hurt the car with that far of a drive at a regular pace? Should i vary my speed coming back home? Ive searched in the break-in section but can't find any info about this. Ive seen all the "baby it" ideas and i seen the "drive like you stole it" ideas. I just need to know if i should worry.
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03-16-2010, 06:52 AM
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You will be fine, congrats and enjoy the ride.
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03-16-2010, 07:02 AM
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Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro (Rally Yellow) Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Burbank
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As soon as you get home, take pictures so we can see it.
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03-16-2010, 11:34 AM
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Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: West Virginia
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Cool! Thanks. I will once i figure out how to post pictures.
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03-16-2010, 11:36 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LOUISVILLE,KY..
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where are you going to get your car in kentucky?
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03-16-2010, 11:39 AM
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Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada
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I would vary your speed somewhat as the rear gear and enginge need the varied rpms to seat properly.say vary your speeds from 65 to 75 every 5-8 miles. It says in the owners manual not to maintain constant speeds for a certian time for break in.
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03-16-2010, 11:44 AM
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Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: West Virginia
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03-16-2010, 11:52 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LOUISVILLE,KY..
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thanks.i would have met you there,but i couldn't make it in time.let us know how your adventure turns out.
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03-16-2010, 12:05 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Texas
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Interstates are boring. Take the back roads and have some fun getting to know your new "baby". This will also vary the RPMs as recommended.
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03-16-2010, 12:08 PM
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Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: PNW....almost canada
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you will be fine, just vary the rpm's a little. Perfect excuse to pass other cars on the freeway
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03-16-2010, 12:10 PM
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 Drives: Last Camaro was a '00 SS Join Date: Mar 2008
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Might want to pick up some of this for the drive home to protect your new ride. http://www.buyroadwrap.com/
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03-16-2010, 12:21 PM
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Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Missoula, Montana
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I have heard that you don't want to drive over 4,000 RPM's and to keep your speed under 100mph for the first 1500 miles. At 1500 miles have the oil changed, and then drive it normally from there.
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03-16-2010, 12:26 PM
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Enjoy the car man! Nothing better than a long drive in your brand new Camaro.
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03-16-2010, 01:51 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Taylor, MI
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Congrats
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