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Jeanius · 03-29-2010, 12:17 AM

What do you guys mean 'Over Revving"

Wouldnt that be taking it to/past redline?

SA CHEVY · 03-29-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

What do you guys mean 'Over Revving"

Wouldnt that be taking it to/past redline?

He's not really over revving exactly because technically that's exactly what you said "going past redline" however dropping the gears like that at higher RPM's puts a lot of strain on the transmission and can cause it to fail sooner than someone who is driving it normal and downshifting/shifting in the "normal" RPM ranges. Then again I have the A6 so what would I know

zebra · 03-29-2010, 12:22 AM

i pretty much only see 3000rpm if i'm wanting a little attention

JohnInSoCal · 03-29-2010, 12:59 AM

maybe he was doing it for show a little bit ? I don't get on it that hard all the time, have to pick spots where it's safe to do and won't land me in jail.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-29-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

I'm dumb.

But in response to the thread: No, I drive her pretty easy almost all the time

Not literally...

Junk = Stuff....

Like when I told my wife this morning....

"The other day I was getting outta the shower and I turned around and my 7 yr old Daughter was right there. I'm pretty sure she saw my junk."

LMAO,
Ivan

BlackSS831 · 03-29-2010, 01:05 AM

Will these transmissions hold up to heavy abuse on a daily basis?

All my honda's in the past lasted about 60k miles before they needed new transmissions.

I drive slower now that I'm older, but driving a camaro might change that

SA CHEVY · 03-29-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackSS831

I drive slower now that I'm older, but driving a camaro might change that

Believe me it will haha after owning my car a week I said "Man I'm still getting 17.8 MPG this is awesome!!" and now after two weeks have passed I'm saying "Man 16 MPG...what happened?" haha

I think the transmissions on these cars are solid no doubt but with consistent abuse even the most bullet proof of trannys will slip eventually...

Inferno2SS · 03-29-2010, 01:14 AM

Uh no way would I do that to my car. Its one thing to drive it hard dropping it down a gear like that is just dumb. If you are sitting at 3000 RPMs and punch it in 2nd or 3rd you are going to take off without messing up your transmission.

Inferno2SS · 03-29-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

How do you think I got the name The_Blur?

Seriously, I've never been in a car driven like that. I would hate to be the second owner of that car when it sells.

That is exactly why I would never buy a used Muscle car, you never know what the heck the previous owner did to the thing.

iBK3000 · 03-29-2010, 01:39 AM

he has warranty who cares?

Hot driving the crap out of your car so the next owner can enjoy it?

That's like not having sex with your girlfriend so her next boyfriend can enjoy her.

BLACK10 · 03-29-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBK3000

he has warranty who cares?

Hot driving the crap out of your car so the next owner can enjoy it?

That's like not having sex with your girlfriend so her next boyfriend can enjoy her.

EXACTLY

I drive mine pretty hard everytime i get in it

CDBiker220 · 03-29-2010, 11:43 AM

Well im 23 as well with a LS3 SS and yes I drive it like that. Not all the time though. I drive normal if im going to work or to the store. Atleast a few times a week I go through the gears some. Im not afraid to take it to redline and slam some gears. Thats what these cars are for. I get sideways every once in awhile but dont do burnouts much after seeing how these tires hold up. Ive had 2 other camaros, a built monte carlo ss and a built chevelle ss. Treated them all the same way. Blew transmissions and engines up and learned how to fix them and make them stronger. If something breaks then just make it better, also learned a ton. I know this is not how alot of people treat there cars, but I have a blast with every car I own, and love working on them. So it works for me. Why get a car with 426hp and not use it? sounds like a huge waste of money to me.

kdbolt70 · 03-29-2010, 12:15 PM

I'm 23 also.

Will I take it in third gear up to 75 when merging on the highway? Absolutely.

Will I drop to first at 4 grand to break the tires loose in the city? Nope.

Never really had it sideways, Never really had to rev match over 3k or so. I'll stomp on it now and again, but nothing these cars can't handle

mark_p · 03-29-2010, 12:57 PM

mine sees reline 5 or 6 times a day. It also gets a flogging two days a week at the drag strip with 150 to 200 hp shots of nitrous. I have replaced everything on the car but the tranny and driveshaft though. I defenitely did not buy the car for the next person to enjoy.

03-29-2010, 12:17 AM	#15
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	What do you guys mean 'Over Revving" Wouldnt that be taking it to/past redline? __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

03-29-2010, 12:22 AM	#17
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i pretty much only see 3000rpm if i'm wanting a little attention __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

03-29-2010, 01:39 AM	#24
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	he has warranty who cares? Hot driving the crap out of your car so the next owner can enjoy it? That's like not having sex with your girlfriend so her next boyfriend can enjoy her. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

03-29-2010, 12:15 PM	#27
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I'm 23 also. Will I take it in third gear up to 75 when merging on the highway? Absolutely. Will I drop to first at 4 grand to break the tires loose in the city? Nope. Never really had it sideways, Never really had to rev match over 3k or so. I'll stomp on it now and again, but nothing these cars can't handle __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

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JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	maybe he was doing it for show a little bit ? I don't get on it that hard all the time, have to pick spots where it's safe to do and won't land me in jail.

03-29-2010, 01:05 AM	#20
BlackSS831 Drives: 2008 Lexus IS350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 264	Will these transmissions hold up to heavy abuse on a daily basis? All my honda's in the past lasted about 60k miles before they needed new transmissions. I drive slower now that I'm older, but driving a camaro might change that

03-29-2010, 01:14 AM	#22
Inferno2SS Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 797 View My Garage	Uh no way would I do that to my car. Its one thing to drive it hard dropping it down a gear like that is just dumb. If you are sitting at 3000 RPMs and punch it in 2nd or 3rd you are going to take off without messing up your transmission.

03-29-2010, 11:43 AM	#26
CDBiker220 Drives: 98 camaro z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 189	Well im 23 as well with a LS3 SS and yes I drive it like that. Not all the time though. I drive normal if im going to work or to the store. Atleast a few times a week I go through the gears some. Im not afraid to take it to redline and slam some gears. Thats what these cars are for. I get sideways every once in awhile but dont do burnouts much after seeing how these tires hold up. Ive had 2 other camaros, a built monte carlo ss and a built chevelle ss. Treated them all the same way. Blew transmissions and engines up and learned how to fix them and make them stronger. If something breaks then just make it better, also learned a ton. I know this is not how alot of people treat there cars, but I have a blast with every car I own, and love working on them. So it works for me. Why get a car with 426hp and not use it? sounds like a huge waste of money to me.

03-29-2010, 12:57 PM	#28
mark_p Drives: 2010 2SSRS m6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis ntn Posts: 225	mine sees reline 5 or 6 times a day. It also gets a flogging two days a week at the drag strip with 150 to 200 hp shots of nitrous. I have replaced everything on the car but the tranny and driveshaft though. I defenitely did not buy the car for the next person to enjoy.