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ctk1 · 05-16-2010, 10:19 PM

My car just hit 2500 miles this past weekend. I've really been babying it until it has been broken in. Anyhow, I was on my way to a local cruise in today, and 2 girls in a G6 start messing around with me. I'm running along in 2nd gear about 30mph, and I punched it, and the tires broke loose and I could feel the tail end moving from side to side slightly. The surprising thing is that this was with all of the nannies on. I knew the engine would loosen up some, but WOW! I love this car!!!

bossbunny · 05-16-2010, 10:20 PM

Mine kind woke up around then but I noticed a bigger difference at 5000ish. Started getting good gas milage then too! But its a great feeling when it does and the thrill only gets better! Be safe and enjoy!

TXGooch21 · 05-16-2010, 11:00 PM

How long should I wait to really get moving in my SS? I only have 325 miles on it so far.....

CAP'N B · 05-16-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TXGooch21

How long should I wait to really get moving in my SS? I only have 325 miles on it so far.....

The Powers that be say 1500 miles,not over 4000 RPM and not over 100mph

helmincamaro · 05-16-2010, 11:12 PM

My SS really woke up the other day... Then I woke up and realized I don't have mine yet :( Soon though.... soon

LS3 SS · 05-16-2010, 11:16 PM

I just cant wait to get home and drive mine!

Sterling · 05-16-2010, 11:16 PM

You'll get there buddy... enjoy that 4th gen until then!

helmincamaro · 05-16-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

You'll get there buddy... enjoy that 4th gen until then!

I'm still going to enjoy the 4th gen even after the new one arrives. I just wish they'd release the prices for the 2011 already. I know I could order now but I'd rather know exactly how much I'm spending before I sign the dotted line. I thought about just getting a 2010 off the lot now but I really want to go through the process of ordering it just like I want it. Plus after seeing the HUD in the 2011 at C5F.... I gotta have it.

LazyYoYo · 05-16-2010, 11:22 PM

At 1500mi. I dropped gears and punched it in celebration, it was fun.

bumblebeecamaro · 05-16-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TXGooch21

How long should I wait to really get moving in my SS? I only have 325 miles on it so far.....

you should have started beating on it since day one. there's a forum member that wrote a very good article in the engine break in section that you should read.

everything he wrote makes 100% sense.

AlSuwaidi · 05-17-2010, 12:03 AM

mine never ceases to surprise!

2SSARMY · 05-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Mine did this on day 1 with 7mi on the odo

TXGooch21 · 05-17-2010, 10:03 AM

It was kinda pointless for me to ask the question because the first day I had her I got her up to 150 in 4th....they told me to have fun when i was driving away from the dealership so that's exactly what i did! 380 miles on the odometer right now...drives like a beast!

Blue Demon · 05-17-2010, 12:09 PM

My daughter took her 2SS 6A up to 125 when she was about 15 miles from the dealer, she said she just couldn't resist it!

05-16-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	My SS REALLY woke up! My car just hit 2500 miles this past weekend. I've really been babying it until it has been broken in. Anyhow, I was on my way to a local cruise in today, and 2 girls in a G6 start messing around with me. I'm running along in 2nd gear about 30mph, and I punched it, and the tires broke loose and I could feel the tail end moving from side to side slightly. The surprising thing is that this was with all of the nannies on. I knew the engine would loosen up some, but WOW! I love this car!!!

05-16-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	I just cant wait to get home and drive mine! __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

05-16-2010, 11:16 PM	#7
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	You'll get there buddy... enjoy that 4th gen until then! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

05-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#9
LazyYoYo Yep, that just happened. Drives: Norma Jean, '10 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 245	At 1500mi. I dropped gears and punched it in celebration, it was fun. __________________ K&N CAI Doug Thorley Shortys Solo High Flow Cats Flowmaster American Thunder Catback BMR Stage 1 JRE Tune

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05-16-2010, 10:20 PM	#2
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	Mine kind woke up around then but I noticed a bigger difference at 5000ish. Started getting good gas milage then too! But its a great feeling when it does and the thrill only gets better! Be safe and enjoy!

05-16-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	How long should I wait to really get moving in my SS? I only have 325 miles on it so far.....

05-16-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
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05-17-2010, 12:06 AM	#12
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05-17-2010, 10:03 AM	#13
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	It was kinda pointless for me to ask the question because the first day I had her I got her up to 150 in 4th....they told me to have fun when i was driving away from the dealership so that's exactly what i did! 380 miles on the odometer right now...drives like a beast!

05-17-2010, 12:09 PM	#14
Blue Demon Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 484	My daughter took her 2SS 6A up to 125 when she was about 15 miles from the dealer, she said she just couldn't resist it!