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Jeanius · 12-22-2009, 01:41 AM

If you punch it in 1st or 2nd gear in between 2-3.5k RPM do you break traction?

SSchase · 12-22-2009, 02:12 AM

yes when i was stock i could break in 1st at any rpm but not in second. now i can break in both 1st and 2nd

FirstLSK · 12-22-2009, 09:28 AM

After owning it for 6 months now, I can tell you that it depends on the temperatures outside and what you have your TC button set to.

When it was 95 degrees outside, those Pirelli tires would stick like glue and I would have to be high in the power curve. It would usually spin first, a little in second, and chirp third -- but this was with T.C. and S.T. OFF.

Now that it is cooler outside (50s and 60s), the tires will spin fairly easily with T.C. off.

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Edrock · 12-22-2009, 09:53 AM

No. I did drive around most of the time with TC fully engaged though. Now even with TC on, I could chirp the first three gears during WOT acceleration but just cruising in 1st or 2nd gear around 2000 rpm, then punching it? No, could not break traction and I'm glad. I want to be able to feel the G's without smoking tires all the time.

MadMav · 12-22-2009, 10:54 AM

At 6000 ft altitude, I can break them loose hard on the 1-2 shift, and can slide it out most times in first. Second will not break them loose as is. Sea level might be a different story.

Mav

Jeanius · 12-22-2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the replys

I wasnt talking about breaking traction on shifts. I meant if your just just rolling in first and your at 2.5k RPM and you floor it, will you break traction or will it just MOVE. Sorry for the confusion

I have tried to do it with TC OFF and with TC/ST off and am unable to, and I'm wondering if thats the torque management, the good tires or if something is up with my power.

I guess its time for a baseline dyno.

SSchase · 12-22-2009, 06:41 PM

i can do it only if im right on the money in 1st with the TC/SC off. i forget the rpm that it happens cause its only happen twice but its higher than 2.5rpm. but it will spin if you hit it at just the right time but its not easy to get it.

mikeSS · 12-22-2009, 06:46 PM

you guys are lucky ....i got my camaro like 2 weeks ago in MI, and i have not yet griped that thing to the road, its either wet/ cold/ snowing

ljustin293 · 12-22-2009, 06:58 PM

Mine breaks at about 5500

Jeanius · 12-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSchase

i can do it only if im right on the money in 1st with the TC/SC off. i forget the rpm that it happens cause its only happen twice but its higher than 2.5rpm. but it will spin if you hit it at just the right time but its not easy to get it.

Cool, just wanted confirmation Im not alone here

Thanks for all the replys!

Bentley78 · 12-22-2009, 07:40 PM

Nah mine grips and takes off fast. I live in Hawaii though so its always in the 80s outside when im driving. However i did compete at the local SCCA event this past weekend with TC/SC OFF and i could not keep the rear end from coming out from underneath me in every turn. I was probably in 2nd gear 2-3k rpm coming out of a turn punching the gas and it was drift time.

12-22-2009, 01:41 AM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Question for STOCK LS3 Guys If you punch it in 1st or 2nd gear in between 2-3.5k RPM do you break traction?

12-22-2009, 02:12 AM	#2
SSchase Drives: 2010 camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North bay Posts: 325	yes when i was stock i could break in 1st at any rpm but not in second. now i can break in both 1st and 2nd __________________

12-22-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	After owning it for 6 months now, I can tell you that it depends on the temperatures outside and what you have your TC button set to. When it was 95 degrees outside, those Pirelli tires would stick like glue and I would have to be high in the power curve. It would usually spin first, a little in second, and chirp third -- but this was with T.C. and S.T. OFF. Now that it is cooler outside (50s and 60s), the tires will spin fairly easily with T.C. off. . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

12-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#4
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	No. I did drive around most of the time with TC fully engaged though. Now even with TC on, I could chirp the first three gears during WOT acceleration but just cruising in 1st or 2nd gear around 2000 rpm, then punching it? No, could not break traction and I'm glad. I want to be able to feel the G's without smoking tires all the time. __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

12-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	At 6000 ft altitude, I can break them loose hard on the 1-2 shift, and can slide it out most times in first. Second will not break them loose as is. Sea level might be a different story. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

12-22-2009, 06:35 PM	#6
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Thanks for the replys I wasnt talking about breaking traction on shifts. I meant if your just just rolling in first and your at 2.5k RPM and you floor it, will you break traction or will it just MOVE. Sorry for the confusion I have tried to do it with TC OFF and with TC/ST off and am unable to, and I'm wondering if thats the torque management, the good tires or if something is up with my power. I guess its time for a baseline dyno.

12-22-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
SSchase Drives: 2010 camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North bay Posts: 325	i can do it only if im right on the money in 1st with the TC/SC off. i forget the rpm that it happens cause its only happen twice but its higher than 2.5rpm. but it will spin if you hit it at just the right time but its not easy to get it. __________________

12-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	you guys are lucky ....i got my camaro like 2 weeks ago in MI, and i have not yet griped that thing to the road, its either wet/ cold/ snowing

12-22-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	Mine breaks at about 5500

12-22-2009, 07:40 PM	#11
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 590	Nah mine grips and takes off fast. I live in Hawaii though so its always in the 80s outside when im driving. However i did compete at the local SCCA event this past weekend with TC/SC OFF and i could not keep the rear end from coming out from underneath me in every turn. I was probably in 2nd gear 2-3k rpm coming out of a turn punching the gas and it was drift time.

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