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Joey8 · 10-25-2012, 01:46 PM

So from the looks of it just practice with the clutch and see where it launches best between 2000-3000 rpms

kevin1106 · 10-25-2012, 01:48 PM

IBL

littlecammi · 10-25-2012, 01:49 PM

It used to be to join NASA and become an astronaut, but now with the space shuttles all being retired...?

Drm2Reality · 10-25-2012, 01:51 PM

Joey

I googled the subject. I don't have any first hand experience but maybe these videos will help you.

Joey8 · 10-25-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by littlecammi

It used to be to join NASA and become an astronaut, but now with the space shuttles all being retired...?

Seems like you have a thing for just coming up with the most sarcastic comments. I hope you get the upmost satisfaction with this and it brings you pleasure in your life providing your extraordinary insight.

Supermaro585HP · 10-25-2012, 02:02 PM

DON'T CRY BUDDY!!!!!! No body in here ever does anything wrong. We all obey every law and never speed.. Sorry we can't help you..

Drm2Reality · 10-25-2012, 02:15 PM

Yeah...and this has really inspired me. How do I change my profile name. I want it to be professorZL1!

I checked out all the settings I can change but nothing was found regarding profile name.

hognutz · 10-25-2012, 02:17 PM

my .02. launch control sucks, turn off T/C, depending on surface grip vary launch rpm.

on hot sommer days you might be able to lauch at 3k+, in colder temps you might have to come down or risk to much wheels spin.

the perfect launch is no bog without excessive wheelspin. the problem with all the PtM modes is they step in too agressive and leave power on the table. you can feel them step in.

DRKS1D3 · 10-25-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

Yeah...and this has really inspired me. How do I change my profile name. I want it to be professorZL1!

I checked out all the settings I can change but nothing was found regarding profile name.

A mod needs to help you with that and I don't know how willing they will be. They can't be going around changing people's screen names any time they feel like a change. Move along, don't you have some exams to administer?

Drm2Reality · 10-25-2012, 03:23 PM

It wasn't just a feeling. You inspired me

OldScoolCamaro · 10-25-2012, 08:37 PM

....FWIW, Johnny Law frowns on that...., and IMHO if you had to ask, it's probably in your best interest not doing it in that particular venue....for everyone's sake. The car can be a handfull, and can be lost pretty easily. Just sayin...

SlingShot · 10-25-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

Amazing this guy just can't get an answer from one of the ZL1 owners!

There is nothing wrong with using launch control on the street as long as he obeys the speed limit. Geez!

Doing this in the State of Florida will net you a ticket, even if you don't go over the posted speed.

Joey8 · 10-25-2012, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I have another question and just figured I'd post it in here rather then starting a new thread. How closely did you guys follow the break in. I feel it's going to be tough to resist the urge to not go above 4000 rpms however it seems that it's important to get the optimal life out of your engine. Also, do you recommend getting all the fluids changed after break in is over. Thanks again in advanced.

SlingShot · 10-25-2012, 09:31 PM

I never bothered with the break in routine, I've always just driven my cars. I did a fluid change at 1000 miles and again at 5K and every 5K after that. I've yet to have any issues with any of my cars.

10-25-2012, 01:49 PM	#17
littlecammi Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 594	Best way to Launch It used to be to join NASA and become an astronaut, but now with the space shuttles all being retired...?

10-25-2012, 02:17 PM	#22
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	my .02. launch control sucks, turn off T/C, depending on surface grip vary launch rpm. on hot sommer days you might be able to lauch at 3k+, in colder temps you might have to come down or risk to much wheels spin. the perfect launch is no bog without excessive wheelspin. the problem with all the PtM modes is they step in too agressive and leave power on the table. you can feel them step in. __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

10-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#25
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	....FWIW, Johnny Law frowns on that...., and IMHO if you had to ask, it's probably in your best interest not doing it in that particular venue....for everyone's sake. The car can be a handfull, and can be lost pretty easily. Just sayin... __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-25-2012, 09:31 PM	#28
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I never bothered with the break in routine, I've always just driven my cars. I did a fluid change at 1000 miles and again at 5K and every 5K after that. I've yet to have any issues with any of my cars. __________________

10-25-2012, 01:46 PM	#15
Joey8 Drives: 2008 Trailblazer SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 42	So from the looks of it just practice with the clutch and see where it launches best between 2000-3000 rpms

10-25-2012, 01:48 PM	#16
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	IBL

10-25-2012, 02:02 PM	#20
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	DON'T CRY BUDDY!!!!!! No body in here ever does anything wrong. We all obey every law and never speed.. Sorry we can't help you..

10-25-2012, 02:15 PM	#21
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	Yeah...and this has really inspired me. How do I change my profile name. I want it to be professorZL1! I checked out all the settings I can change but nothing was found regarding profile name.

10-25-2012, 03:23 PM	#24
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	It wasn't just a feeling. You inspired me

10-25-2012, 09:19 PM	#27
Joey8 Drives: 2008 Trailblazer SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 42	Thanks for the info. I have another question and just figured I'd post it in here rather then starting a new thread. How closely did you guys follow the break in. I feel it's going to be tough to resist the urge to not go above 4000 rpms however it seems that it's important to get the optimal life out of your engine. Also, do you recommend getting all the fluids changed after break in is over. Thanks again in advanced.