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Old 08-15-2013, 11:24 AM   #29
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My break in:

After 900 miles, check the oil, lower the pressure in the rear tires, and take it to the drag strip.

This was the recommended break-in in the Tracking thread section.

So far it's been there 5 times and it now has about 30 runs under it's belt at 1,800 miles.

It gets faster every time I go. It's like driving around is a mod!
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Old 08-15-2013, 11:32 AM   #30
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Old 08-16-2013, 06:38 AM   #31
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any other 1le owners drive pretty hard during the break-in?
YUP!!! LT Headers, K&N intake VMAX trhottle body and some DYNO testing at 99 miles!!!! TEMP TAG RACING FTW



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Old 08-16-2013, 08:11 AM   #32
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For those who are too busy to perform extra steps, or just dont care - follow the mfr process.

And for those that want the best long term performance, follow SC2150's advice. What harm is there in taking extra steps?
(eco pussies need not reply)

You do realize mfr wants you to gently use your car to reduce risk of warranty services. Casually drive it to 5yr/100k until they are off the hook.
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:01 AM   #33
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any other 1le owners drive pretty hard during the break-in?
My 1LE saw 6k rpms several times around the 25 mile mark.

Drives real smooth now and sounds fracking amazing with LTs and high flow cats through the NPP exhaust.
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:16 AM   #34
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The first 30 miles or so I did not do any full throttle starts (from a stop) or burnouts but still drove moderately. Then I drove it aggressively for about 75 miles never doing the same speed slow or fast. Several 5/8 throttle runs to about 4500 RPM or so. Then I'd let it cool. Then went out again and did more runs to about 5000 RPM till about 200 miles or so. And then after that went to the track (road course) at about 450 miles and really opened her up but still not to 6000 maybe 5000-5500. My car seems to be pretty quick now but have not been to a dyno yet. I also did the fuse pull at about 200 miles and I did not notice any power increase at the first tank refill. Might try that again but I think my car has been pretty good so far. I do notice it shakes pretty good when at idle but it seems that is normal? I will change the oil soon at 1000-1200 miles.
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:23 AM   #35
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Is there a reset button after I reached 1600 miles? I want to do a break in like you guys...
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:42 AM   #36
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I get my camaro in a few months. The dealership is 40 miles away. When I pick it up and bring it home do you suggest I just take the freeway or do you think taking streets would be better?
I followed the manual (no oil burning post break in with aggressive driving between changes) but am a firm believer in city driving first few miles. The acceleration helps seat the rings and the varied speeds help with the rest of the drivetrain.
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:50 AM   #37
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The first 30 miles or so I did not do any full throttle starts (from a stop) or burnouts but still drove moderately. Then I drove it aggressively for about 75 miles never doing the same speed slow or fast. Several 5/8 throttle runs to about 4500 RPM or so. Then I'd let it cool. Then went out again and did more runs to about 5000 RPM till about 200 miles or so. And then after that went to the track (road course) at about 450 miles and really opened her up but still not to 6000 maybe 5000-5500. My car seems to be pretty quick now but have not been to a dyno yet. I also did the fuse pull at about 200 miles and I did not notice any power increase at the first tank refill. Might try that again but I think my car has been pretty good so far. I do notice it shakes pretty good when at idle but it seems that is normal? I will change the oil soon at 1000-1200 miles.
My idle didn't really get to where it wouldn't miss until about 5K miles. I reseated the airbox and tube, but my theory is that the factory gets sloppy with the dielectric grease in the sparkplug boots, and it takes that long to run off the connections. I pulled a boot off and the green goo was caked all over the sparkplug.
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Old 08-21-2013, 11:54 AM   #38
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I have about 400mi on my 1LE now and have been doing a moderately hard break in, not staying constant speed and getting on it often.
What oil/ filter are you guys using, I should change it soon (~1000 mi)
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Old 08-21-2013, 12:00 PM   #39
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Old 08-21-2013, 12:41 PM   #40
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YUP!!! LT Headers, K&N intake VMAX trhottle body and some DYNO testing at 99 miles!!!! TEMP TAG RACING FTW
Awesome break in. That should be in the owners manual. TEMP TAG RACING FTW break in for me too, anyone else?

We should start a Temp Tag racing thread for new 1LE owners.
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Old 08-21-2013, 12:43 PM   #41
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Is there a reset button after I reached 1600 miles? I want to do a break in like you guys...
Put your temp tags back on and you are good to go.
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Old 08-21-2013, 05:13 PM   #42
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