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jesse121pm · 02-10-2022, 10:28 PM

Hi I bought a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary a couple months back. Its an ls3 with a 6spd manual in it. I went to do a burnout in it a month after I bought it and blew the rear end out. Now don't go saying I can't do a burnout I've done it in plenty of mustangs and other cars. I was curious because I don't understand why the car would break its stock. I revved to about 3k and let off of the clutch. I'm thinking its because I hit the traction control button twice instead of holding it down for 7 seconds. Which I later learned is what you are supposed to do on these cars. Would anyone be able to tell me if this a common thing. Stock drivetrain as well. The car got the rear diff replaced so I just want to make sure Ill be okay to try it again. Im scared now lol. Just wondering if that was the reason or if I just goofed. Please do not roast me in the comments unless you really want to. I'm sure I deserve it.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-11-2022, 12:31 AM

I’d say that’s just a fluke thing. I’ve done plenty in mine and never had anything at all go wrong. If it wheel hops it will break things.

ariZona28 · 02-11-2022, 01:13 AM

You just purchased a 10-year old modern muscle car with a manual transmission, God knows how the previous owner(s) treated it. How many miles? You may be changing a clutch (and related) in the near future.

redcoats1976 · 02-11-2022, 03:17 AM

true enough.who knows how many burnouts that rearend has experienced,maybe some 1/4 mile at a time.if its a low mileage beauty,check for rubber inside the rear fenderwells as a clue

Wizard1183 · 02-11-2022, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

true enough.who knows how many burnouts that rearend has experienced,maybe some 1/4 mile at a time.if its a low mileage beauty,check for rubber inside the rear fenderwells as a clue

So what if theres rubber on the inner fend wheel well? If you’re buying a low mileage car? You’re not walking away from it because of rubber. Either issues, you’re not serious or your buying it. Never heard anyone say nah. I’d a bought it but you spun out. Lol

redcoats1976 · 02-11-2022, 08:03 AM

im just saying if the wheelwell is coated in rubber on a low mileage car you might think it had been down the quarter a time or two,and you might expect clutch or rearend problems in the future.

ZED SLED · 02-11-2022, 08:36 AM

ok, here's a roast for ya. No need to type 2012 if it's a 45th. Save some monitor ink

MSgt O · 02-11-2022, 09:52 AM

So you shut off all but one Nanny by not holding it down the 7 seconds. Not sure if that assisted in the breakage, but, yeah, turn all the nannies off

ADVMax · 02-11-2022, 10:17 AM

I know the stock SS rear end won’t take much additional HP but it is kind of odd to blow a stock one out.

NOT A 45 · 02-11-2022, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

So you shut off all but one Nanny by not holding it down the 7 seconds. Not sure if that assisted in the breakage, but, yeah, turn all the nannies off

I'm learning something here....I know about competitive driving mode and pushing the button twice, but I've never heard about this 7 second thing. Explain....

I've looked the owners manual over and I can find nothing about this.

RS/SS '10 · 02-11-2022, 11:24 AM

Hey Jesse, GM got a lot right when they introduced the FifthGen. The LS3 engine is one of the best engines to come in a direct from the factory car. Now, it was used in Corvettes before the 2010 Camaro, so it was not a clean sheet of paper. But, on the other end of the car GM did not do their best work. IRS was brand new for Camaros, and that is where problems started. GM used a lot of stamped metal parts in the rear suspension. They also used axles that had a angle in how they hooked up. The stamped parts had a bad habit of flexing and eventually bending when under stress. Say like burnouts, and hammering the car at low speeds. Which put even more stress on the angle that the axels had, plus pretty much the entire rear end. If you will look at a lot of individuals builds you will see where folk are putting in aftermarket axels and driveshafts from DSS, GForce, and others. Also replacing the stamped metal parts, also bushings from BMR, Detroit Speed, and others. Replacing all of the things I have mentioned is not an inexpensive move, nor is it a chance to save money on cheaper parts. It is a bite the bullet, spend the money once, and do it right. Wish you much success with your car.

joshnmn · 02-11-2022, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NOT A 45

I'm learning something here....I know about competitive driving mode and pushing the button twice, but I've never heard about this 7 second thing. Explain....

I've looked the owners manual over and I can find nothing about this.

It's on page 9-41 - 9-44 (246-251)

jesse121pm · 02-11-2022, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

You just purchased a 10-year old modern muscle car with a manual transmission, God knows how the previous owner(s) treated it. How many miles? You may be changing a clutch (and related) in the near future.

It has 89k on the dash but has a warrenty over engine and drivetrain and transmission

jesse121pm · 02-11-2022, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

ok, here's a roast for ya. No need to type 2012 if it's a 45th. Save some monitor ink

i guess so. Just want to let people know what car i have so i get the best responses.

02-10-2022, 10:28 PM	#1
jesse121pm Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss 45th anniversary Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 88 View My Garage	Bunrout Time? Hi I bought a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary a couple months back. Its an ls3 with a 6spd manual in it. I went to do a burnout in it a month after I bought it and blew the rear end out. Now don't go saying I can't do a burnout I've done it in plenty of mustangs and other cars. I was curious because I don't understand why the car would break its stock. I revved to about 3k and let off of the clutch. I'm thinking its because I hit the traction control button twice instead of holding it down for 7 seconds. Which I later learned is what you are supposed to do on these cars. Would anyone be able to tell me if this a common thing. Stock drivetrain as well. The car got the rear diff replaced so I just want to make sure Ill be okay to try it again. Im scared now lol. Just wondering if that was the reason or if I just goofed. Please do not roast me in the comments unless you really want to. I'm sure I deserve it.

02-11-2022, 12:31 AM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,694	I’d say that’s just a fluke thing. I’ve done plenty in mine and never had anything at all go wrong. If it wheel hops it will break things. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

02-11-2022, 01:13 AM	#3
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	You just purchased a 10-year old modern muscle car with a manual transmission, God knows how the previous owner(s) treated it. How many miles? You may be changing a clutch (and related) in the near future. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

02-11-2022, 08:36 AM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	ok, here's a roast for ya. No need to type 2012 if it's a 45th. Save some monitor ink __________________

02-11-2022, 03:17 AM	#4
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	true enough.who knows how many burnouts that rearend has experienced,maybe some 1/4 mile at a time.if its a low mileage beauty,check for rubber inside the rear fenderwells as a clue

02-11-2022, 08:03 AM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	im just saying if the wheelwell is coated in rubber on a low mileage car you might think it had been down the quarter a time or two,and you might expect clutch or rearend problems in the future.

02-11-2022, 09:52 AM	#8
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	So you shut off all but one Nanny by not holding it down the 7 seconds. Not sure if that assisted in the breakage, but, yeah, turn all the nannies off

02-11-2022, 10:17 AM	#9
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I know the stock SS rear end won’t take much additional HP but it is kind of odd to blow a stock one out.

02-11-2022, 11:24 AM	#11
RS/SS '10 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NC Posts: 84	Hey Jesse, GM got a lot right when they introduced the FifthGen. The LS3 engine is one of the best engines to come in a direct from the factory car. Now, it was used in Corvettes before the 2010 Camaro, so it was not a clean sheet of paper. But, on the other end of the car GM did not do their best work. IRS was brand new for Camaros, and that is where problems started. GM used a lot of stamped metal parts in the rear suspension. They also used axles that had a angle in how they hooked up. The stamped parts had a bad habit of flexing and eventually bending when under stress. Say like burnouts, and hammering the car at low speeds. Which put even more stress on the angle that the axels had, plus pretty much the entire rear end. If you will look at a lot of individuals builds you will see where folk are putting in aftermarket axels and driveshafts from DSS, GForce, and others. Also replacing the stamped metal parts, also bushings from BMR, Detroit Speed, and others. Replacing all of the things I have mentioned is not an inexpensive move, nor is it a chance to save money on cheaper parts. It is a bite the bullet, spend the money once, and do it right. Wish you much success with your car.