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IROCanSS · 03-20-2011, 07:19 PM

Been there dude. It sucks. Same situation with me... Let's try the launch control

BOOM! Mine were 4.10s though, not the stock gear.

I said it before and I will say it again... Launch control SUCKS!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-20-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

Don't waste your time with 3.73 if you're going to change your rear end. Go 4.10 or 4.30 for a more radical launch. 3.73 is not worth the change in a LS3.

Good Luck

IROCanSS · 03-20-2011, 07:26 PM

For those of you telling him to go with the 4.10/4.11... They break WAY more often than the stock gears. This is the first stock gear I have heard of breaking over many 4.10s. I personally know 2 other people besides my self that had them blow plus many others I heard of on here.

Richmond flat out says it's a "street" gear not made for the track. Just some FYI.

IROCanSS · 03-20-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

Don't waste your time with 3.73 if you're going to change your rear end. Go 4.10 or 4.30 for a more radical launch. 3.73 is not worth the change in a LS3.

Good Luck

Ya, it's radical alright! LOL! Having your 6 month old 2010 camaro blow it's reared and having people yell "should have got a G8" as your getting pulled off the track! That's totally rad!

CynAgain · 03-20-2011, 07:28 PM

Thanks Jason!

Tricky's SS · 03-20-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltmark

This is exactly why I've said it a hundred times. Why would you put this on the track? If the dealer was to find out you were on the strip they would not cover it.

Then why do they have launch control, so you leave the grocery store parking lot?

upflying · 03-20-2011, 07:30 PM

Let's hope the dealer doesn't read the thread when the warranty claim is made.

Briand069 · 03-20-2011, 07:30 PM

That sucks! But, I wouldn't think telling them you were at the track would void the warranty, in fact straight from the owners manual "Competitive Driving Mode is designed and recommended for use only during closed track events and at competitive driving venues". It basically tells you to only use it at a track. Let us know how it turns out.

Brian

mikeSS · 03-20-2011, 07:31 PM

they will know you were drag racing at a track. i know this from experiences, but my dealership still fixed the problem.

PAUL SS · 03-20-2011, 07:38 PM

Was it the rear end for sure? Could be an output shaft or even driveshaft bolts. Let un know.

68/2010 · 03-20-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

they will know you were drag racing at a track. i know this from experiences, but my dealership still fixed the problem.

I heard that too.

And I take mine to the track too.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 03-20-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autobots

Damn!....2400miles its not even broken in yet lol

Thats a matter of opinion... My build may have 300 miles on it when it gets thrown to the dyno monster... and it will have just 1500 the first time I take her down the track, in Chandler...

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntrik

FYI having to get pushed off the line is so embarressing...just throwing that out there. :(

Bro,

The real "Racers" understand this stuff happens, and it's more a case of them thanking the Lord above it wasn't them that night... rather than snickering at you.. I've never seen that unless there was something else behind the scenes...

Good Luck with the repairs,

IROCanSS · 03-20-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

Thanks Jason!

No prob Cyn!!

. Its really a group I wish I wasn't a member of but I think I am the club president as I believe I was the first... At least the first reported. LOL.

SS/RS NJ · 03-20-2011, 07:43 PM

I’m sure they will cover it. As long as you didn’t modify the drivetrain or engine software you should be fine. They know these cars are going to be driven hard, that’s why the mode is in the car. Sorry to hear about the bad luck, but I’m sure it will turn out ok.

03-20-2011, 07:30 PM	#22
Briand069 Drives: 1997/1969 Camaro's Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	That sucks! But, I wouldn't think telling them you were at the track would void the warranty, in fact straight from the owners manual "Competitive Driving Mode is designed and recommended for use only during closed track events and at competitive driving venues". It basically tells you to only use it at a track. Let us know how it turns out. Brian __________________ 1969 Camaro LT1 4L60E 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd

03-20-2011, 07:38 PM	#24
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Was it the rear end for sure? Could be an output shaft or even driveshaft bolts. Let un know. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

03-20-2011, 07:43 PM	#28
SS/RS NJ Chevy/Buick Internet Mgr Drives: 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 78 View My Garage	I’m sure they will cover it. As long as you didn’t modify the drivetrain or engine software you should be fine. They know these cars are going to be driven hard, that’s why the mode is in the car. Sorry to hear about the bad luck, but I’m sure it will turn out ok. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Victory Red AEM C.A.I. MGW Shifter - tried the Hurst...save your money and get the MGW. MTI Rear dovetail spoiler. Replaced: 2010 Silver Ice A6 2SS/RS

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03-20-2011, 07:19 PM	#15
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Been there dude. It sucks. Same situation with me... Let's try the launch control BOOM! Mine were 4.10s though, not the stock gear. I said it before and I will say it again... Launch control SUCKS!

03-20-2011, 07:26 PM	#17
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	For those of you telling him to go with the 4.10/4.11... They break WAY more often than the stock gears. This is the first stock gear I have heard of breaking over many 4.10s. I personally know 2 other people besides my self that had them blow plus many others I heard of on here. Richmond flat out says it's a "street" gear not made for the track. Just some FYI.

03-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#19
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Thanks Jason!

03-20-2011, 07:30 PM	#21
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Let's hope the dealer doesn't read the thread when the warranty claim is made.

03-20-2011, 07:31 PM	#23
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	they will know you were drag racing at a track. i know this from experiences, but my dealership still fixed the problem.