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OldScoolCamaro · 10-25-2012, 09:39 PM

...for me, I followed the recommendations until I felt comfortable with the car. I did alot of shake down runs to see what it could do and how it responded. Once I got to know the car I opened it up. Seems to me the car comes to you over time as if there is something within the algorythims to allow full power output beyond the normal engine loosing up during the relatively short break in period. The car reacts widey and variely between road temp, air temp and tire temp differences performance wise and gets real hairy to control in cooler weather.

Stay Marine · 10-25-2012, 09:41 PM

question 1: leave LC on. Streets aren't prepped; and squeeling tires will get Johnny Law in your hip pocket quick. A brisk start will get you to the speed limit quicker than most; and the open exhaust note will impress drivers and observers anywhere close.

Question 2: If you ask Scott Settlemire, he will tell you to strictly follow the break in steps, if you want to motor to last 100,000 miles; ignore it if you want a few more horsepower and dont care about longevity.

OldScoolCamaro · 10-25-2012, 09:47 PM

....place lawn chair in trunk, go to car shows, and keep it in sport mode tops unless you have extensively driven a car within an inch of your life. Otherwise, this isn't a top pick for learning "how to"....

Pappa Joe · 10-26-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

And what are the odds if he 'launches' it while racing someone either one will stop before they hit the posted speed limit?

Even if they don't exceed the speed limit there are several traffic violations that could be guilty of including reckless driveing?

Not to mention take the nannies off and possibly sideswip someone veer off into a tree etc,etc

IcePick06 · 10-26-2012, 10:30 PM

My ZL1 is a daily driver so I have played with this alot. Launch control is ok, but I rarely drive around with the PTM modes on because you can just feel the power being sucked from the engine whenever you step on the gas hard (even in Mode 4). Having said that, I usually drive around with TC on and launch from a stoplight around 3k RPM depending on the weather and just be mindful not to bog the engine and keep the gas on...this usually nets pretty good results. During the hot summer I sometimes would take TC off for slightly better launches, but generally speaking I leave TC on...after all, I do have to remember I'm driving on the street and not the track

10-25-2012, 09:39 PM	#29
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...for me, I followed the recommendations until I felt comfortable with the car. I did alot of shake down runs to see what it could do and how it responded. Once I got to know the car I opened it up. Seems to me the car comes to you over time as if there is something within the algorythims to allow full power output beyond the normal engine loosing up during the relatively short break in period. The car reacts widey and variely between road temp, air temp and tire temp differences performance wise and gets real hairy to control in cooler weather. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-25-2012, 09:41 PM	#30
Stay Marine Still love daily drivin' Drives: Built '10 IBM 2SS; '15 Black Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 759 View My Garage	question 1: leave LC on. Streets aren't prepped; and squeeling tires will get Johnny Law in your hip pocket quick. A brisk start will get you to the speed limit quicker than most; and the open exhaust note will impress drivers and observers anywhere close. Question 2: If you ask Scott Settlemire, he will tell you to strictly follow the break in steps, if you want to motor to last 100,000 miles; ignore it if you want a few more horsepower and dont care about longevity. __________________

10-25-2012, 09:47 PM	#31
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	....place lawn chair in trunk, go to car shows, and keep it in sport mode tops unless you have extensively driven a car within an inch of your life. Otherwise, this isn't a top pick for learning "how to".... __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-26-2012, 10:30 PM	#33
IcePick06 Drives: '12 AGM ZL1 (SOLD); '07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tha OCizzle Posts: 731	My ZL1 is a daily driver so I have played with this alot. Launch control is ok, but I rarely drive around with the PTM modes on because you can just feel the power being sucked from the engine whenever you step on the gas hard (even in Mode 4). Having said that, I usually drive around with TC on and launch from a stoplight around 3k RPM depending on the weather and just be mindful not to bog the engine and keep the gas on...this usually nets pretty good results. During the hot summer I sometimes would take TC off for slightly better launches, but generally speaking I leave TC on...after all, I do have to remember I'm driving on the street and not the track