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05-08-2012, 09:31 AM
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 Drives: 2016 1SS Hyper Blue 6M MRC NPP Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Frederick, MD
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At the end of the work day...
As I walk from the office to the parking lot...
Did she just smile at me? I know I just smiled at her   I am sure she was smiling! As I start the Z and begin driving home a casual glance at the DIC reveals why.  She knows it will soon be track time  Gary |
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05-08-2012, 09:50 AM
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Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SC
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Thanks for sharing Gary! I know as we look for/towards 1500 miles, it is like being a teenager and getting our first drivers license. You feel free to explore with hope and excitement!
As I see the 1500 miles (not there yet)... I am thinking about: 1. Changing all fluids in Trans/Differential/Motor. Not Radiator. 2. The fact that there is ONLY 66 more 1500 mile periods before that warranty expires! LOL.... Keep us posted on how it feels from 4000 to 6000 rpms ok? Are you removing the trunk fuse #F8 (exhaust flap)? |
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05-08-2012, 10:16 AM
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Drives: 2016 1SS Hyper Blue 6M MRC NPP Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Frederick, MD
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The next 66 1500 mile increments will go very fast indeed I will comment on the 4000 to 6000 rpm experience, soon. No fuse pull for now. May go the mild to wild route in the near future. Gary |
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05-08-2012, 10:45 AM
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 Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Aston, PA
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I'm sorry, I know the car is new and you don't want door dings and I know you are at the back of the lot, but 2 parking spots?
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05-08-2012, 11:00 AM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: KC, MO
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I'm just curious as to whether the Corvette ZR1 with its handbuilt engine, built in America, requires a similar "engine" break-in period. I completely understand the need to "burnish" the brakes on any car during the intitial few hundred miles of ownership. Even the highly touted NISSAN GT-R "requires" a bit of break-in time prior to initiating "launch control" features.
I've heard that the LSA, engine installed in the ZL1, is manufactured in Mexico; I've also been told that it is assembled in the USA from components fabricated in Mexico. Anyone know for sure? It's amusing in some ways as my former '98 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4, built in Nagoya, Japan, was broken-in a bit on the harsh side & never went through OIL & performed admirably during its 14 years of ownership w/o any drama, whatsoever. I customarily would change fluids (LOF) prior to 1K miles in every new car that I've owned & have used MOBIL-1 for a good number of years since it was marketed with outstanding results. Some guys will insist that a magnetic drain plug be installed to remove metallic debris during the "process". Pat Goss of MOTORWEEK fame suggests replacing the drain plug with a precision brass drain plug "valve" that is spring-loaded & rotated on an angle for flow to eliminate the possibility of stripping oil pan threads. |
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05-08-2012, 11:00 AM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012
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05-08-2012, 11:02 AM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: KC, MO
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Yeah... it makes room for a motorcycle to park next to your baby with a faulty kickstand. j/k
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05-08-2012, 11:03 AM
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Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central NH
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what you just love that your averaging 17 mph lol....... just had to say it I know you are talking about 1500 miles i will just be happy to get my car cant wait
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05-08-2012, 11:06 AM
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Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009
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Sweet - now you'll REALLY enjoy the ride. Have fun and
take any many parking spots as you need to keep her dent and ding free 
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05-08-2012, 11:06 AM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: KC, MO
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I'm averaging 19.1mpg. Maybe, I'm being too mild on the car, but plan to increase the tempo as it acquires a few more miles.
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05-08-2012, 11:14 AM
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Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009
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05-08-2012, 11:27 AM
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Awesome looking ZL1, and once again the parking spot police jack the thread
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05-08-2012, 01:45 PM
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Drives: 2012 (ZL-1) #468 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Veradale, Washington
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Know What You Mean - I'm Always Smiling At Her - Seems I can Wait To "TURN HER ON"
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