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Muscle Car Lover · 07-07-2014, 07:36 PM

Ok, going to sound newbie here and I am. This is both only my 2nd V-8 (last one over 16 years ago!) and first manual trans in a while (over 10 years ago) that I have had. Not a newbie to Camaro history nor muscle car stuff, but never had the chance to get one until now.

Anyway....

I am right around 780 miles driven on Christine. The last few rides she seems to be "waking up". Shifting is getting smoother and pickup has increased.

Not sure if if just took me this long to get to know the car and drive it better, or get past the break in time. Just seems to me the car is getting better every day. I have used the

button and have seen some similar sentiments, but I figured that was baloney.

What has been your experience?

Trob85 · 07-07-2014, 07:45 PM

Everything's getting broke in. Gears have some wear to where they are settled rings are to the point they aren't going anywhere. Consider it the start of the teen years the car found it's legs (and balls) and is ready to go hit on hot chicks at the mall.

taf21979 · 07-07-2014, 10:46 PM

I'm at 5400 miles and still waiting for mine to wake up. If she sleeps to long she will have to find a new home.

SIN R G · 07-07-2014, 10:52 PM

You ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until you have 5000 miles on it!

SSGUNNER · 07-07-2014, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taf21979

I'm at 5400 miles and still waiting for mine to wake up. If she sleeps to long she will have to find a new home.

Your doing it wrong.

McRat · 07-08-2014, 09:30 AM

On AutoMagic transmissions: Since 2000 or early, GM has been putting "smart" controllers in some their auto trans. It "learns" how you drive. If you drive aggressively, it adjust clutch times and pressure accordingly. If you drive gently, it does the same.

Not sure if the Camaro got the treatment. It is a very well known issue with the Allison automagic.

As far as break in? Yes, cars tend to get meaner up until they blow. Your fastest ET's will be the day you grenade it.

Destructo09 · 07-08-2014, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McRat

On AutoMagic transmissions: Since 2000 or early, GM has been putting "smart" controllers in some their auto trans. It "learns" how you drive. If you drive aggressively, it adjust clutch times and pressure accordingly. If you drive gently, it does the same.

Not sure if the Camaro got the treatment. It is a very well known issue with the Allison automagic.

As far as break in? Yes, cars tend to get meaner up until they blow. Your fastest ET's will be the day you grenade it.

Yeah, don't think this applies to a manual transmission.

My Camaro had 28k on it when I bought it so no clue.

However the last 2 new cars I bought including my wifes 2014 wrangler, after a few thousand miles it did start feeling stronger and fuel mileage got better. It's a manual also, so no weird auto transmission learning going on there.

I think like the other guys said you'll notice after about 3000-5000 miles it gets better.

Ragnar · 07-08-2014, 10:55 AM

At 3300 miles, my car is faster, no baloney!!!

Indydriver · 07-08-2014, 11:23 AM

Mine really woke up after 1500 miles ....

And a trip to Norris Motorsports!

13umble13ee · 07-08-2014, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnar

At 3300 miles, my car is faster, no baloney!!!

no baloney, know bologna. sorry, I couldn't resist

Natikal · 07-08-2014, 01:55 PM

So true. I had a 2010 SS with 46k and it ran damn good. I bought a 14 1LE with 14 miles on it and it seemed slow and quite lame to be honest. BUT I ran it hard from day one and have 5k miles and it is better off than my 10. It pulls harder and has better handling all around because it is a 1LE.

Hammer down and let the power give you a perma grin.

thkfast · 07-09-2014, 05:58 AM

4,200 miles and I never felt anything "wake up" or improve with more miles.

xXSicSicSicXx · 07-09-2014, 06:05 AM

was a beast right out of the gate. shifting just gets easier is all.

6bangerBOOM · 07-10-2014, 08:20 PM

43,000 miles on her, and she still runs like she's 21,000 miles.

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07-07-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Waking Up After 700 Miles? Ok, going to sound newbie here and I am. This is both only my 2nd V-8 (last one over 16 years ago!) and first manual trans in a while (over 10 years ago) that I have had. Not a newbie to Camaro history nor muscle car stuff, but never had the chance to get one until now. Anyway.... I am right around 780 miles driven on Christine. The last few rides she seems to be "waking up". Shifting is getting smoother and pickup has increased. Not sure if if just took me this long to get to know the car and drive it better, or get past the break in time. Just seems to me the car is getting better every day. I have used the button and have seen some similar sentiments, but I figured that was baloney. What has been your experience? __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#2
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Everything's getting broke in. Gears have some wear to where they are settled rings are to the point they aren't going anywhere. Consider it the start of the teen years the car found it's legs (and balls) and is ready to go hit on hot chicks at the mall. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

07-08-2014, 09:30 AM	#6
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	On AutoMagic transmissions: Since 2000 or early, GM has been putting "smart" controllers in some their auto trans. It "learns" how you drive. If you drive aggressively, it adjust clutch times and pressure accordingly. If you drive gently, it does the same. Not sure if the Camaro got the treatment. It is a very well known issue with the Allison automagic. As far as break in? Yes, cars tend to get meaner up until they blow. Your fastest ET's will be the day you grenade it. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.

07-08-2014, 11:23 AM	#9
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Mine really woke up after 1500 miles .... And a trip to Norris Motorsports! __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

07-09-2014, 05:58 AM	#12
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	4,200 miles and I never felt anything "wake up" or improve with more miles. __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

07-07-2014, 10:46 PM	#3
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	I'm at 5400 miles and still waiting for mine to wake up. If she sleeps to long she will have to find a new home.

07-07-2014, 10:52 PM	#4
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	You ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until you have 5000 miles on it!

07-08-2014, 10:55 AM	#8
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,672	At 3300 miles, my car is faster, no baloney!!!

07-08-2014, 01:55 PM	#11
Natikal NXTIME Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holly, MI Posts: 62	So true. I had a 2010 SS with 46k and it ran damn good. I bought a 14 1LE with 14 miles on it and it seemed slow and quite lame to be honest. BUT I ran it hard from day one and have 5k miles and it is better off than my 10. It pulls harder and has better handling all around because it is a 1LE. Hammer down and let the power give you a perma grin.

07-09-2014, 06:05 AM	#13
xXSicSicSicXx Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 'merica Posts: 261	was a beast right out of the gate. shifting just gets easier is all.

07-10-2014, 08:20 PM	#14
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	43,000 miles on her, and she still runs like she's 21,000 miles. Sent from my Nokia Brick using Tapatalk