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zebra · 10-31-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by z28camaro2471

Since I'm gonna wait a bit to get mine, I'll abuse the SS I test drive.

i used to do that when i got bored... go to some used lot with a ragged out fast car & hammer it on a test drive.

CHVY4LF · 10-31-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wm Holden

do it like this guy
video----V

I have always wanted to do something like taht, maybe when im reader to get new tires i will. Also i love how he has bowties on the car

s.norman · 11-01-2008, 12:30 AM

i forgot the exact saying but itas something like break a car in fast will ride faster

JJ#48Racing · 11-01-2008, 07:08 AM

I would wait until it's broken in for two reasons. First because the engine and drivetrain should be broken in before it's exposed to that kind of shock. And second to give yourself some time behind the wheel to get a good feel for how the car reacts. You don't want to put the car into a tree or curb on your first drive.

turbocrazy · 11-01-2008, 09:01 AM

Drive it like you stole it! I would probably break it in because they recommend that with every car.

*DGthe3* · 11-01-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

The most famous last words in the English language "Watch this".

corrected

nickspohn · 11-01-2008, 01:14 PM

going to break it in frst.

RickZ · 11-01-2008, 01:25 PM

Hmmmm what do you think?

CWI · 11-01-2008, 01:52 PM

For a drive train that GM designed to handle in excess of 600 lbs of torque, A 422 HP burnout shouldn't shock or damage anything. I think you would have to do something pretty darn radical to damage anything on a burnout.

I have owned several new cars, trucks or motorcycles over the years. I've never really gone out of my way to "break in" any of them. Never had a problem with any of them. Piston rings are about the only part of the car that would possibly require a break in period. The rings are going to seat within the first 25-50 miles. Consider how many times the pistons will go up and down in that amount of time. It shouldn't take that long for the rings to seat and polish the cylinder walls. As long as you don't get too wild and break a ring there should be no problem.

I will be leaving my sig in front of the show room. When a customer comes in and sees the marks, they will ask, "what did that"? They will want a new Camaro.

o2camaross · 11-01-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

For a drive train that GM designed to handle in excess of 600 lbs of torque, A 422 HP burnout shouldn't shock or damage anything. I think you would have to do something pretty darn radical to damage anything on a burnout.

I have owned several new cars, trucks or motorcycles over the years. I've never really gone out of my way to "break in" any of them. Never had a problem with any of them. Piston rings are about the only part of the car that would possibly require a break in period. The rings are going to seat within the first 25-50 miles. Consider how many times the pistons will go up and down in that amount of time. It shouldn't take that long for the rings to seat and polish the cylinder walls. As long as you don't get too wild and break a ring there should be no problem.

I will be leaving my sig in front of the show room. When a customer comes in and sees the marks, they will ask, "what did that"? They will want a new Camaro.

i love it

SScattergunSS · 11-02-2008, 02:21 AM

What I'm wondering is which one of our Camaro 5 forum members will be the first to need to replace their rear tires, and do so in the fewest number of miles?!

CWI · 11-02-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

What I'm wondering is which one of our Camaro 5 forum members will be the first to need to replace their rear tires, and do so in the fewest number of miles?!

See this thread about tires life expectency.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7467

Inspector 17 · 11-02-2008, 09:49 AM

All great feedback. I will let everyone know once I get it what I decision was. My neighbor is a state policeman. Now I am wondering if he will help me find a section of straight deserted road and escort me on a little "high speed chase" training exercise. I had a buddy's Mustang up to 150+ a few years ago on the highway and it handled like crap. I would like to see how this thing compares.

USAFJeeper · 11-02-2008, 10:50 AM

I intend to drive very slowly for the first several hundred miles. I want everyone to be able to see who is in that Rally Yellow RS Camaro!

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11-01-2008, 01:14 PM	#35
nickspohn Drives: 2002 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 119 View My Garage	going to break it in frst. __________________ Debating, either a Corvette or Camaro

11-01-2008, 01:25 PM	#36
RickZ Drives: 1983 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 7	Hmmmmm Hmmmm what do you think? Attached Images

11-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#37
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	For a drive train that GM designed to handle in excess of 600 lbs of torque, A 422 HP burnout shouldn't shock or damage anything. I think you would have to do something pretty darn radical to damage anything on a burnout. I have owned several new cars, trucks or motorcycles over the years. I've never really gone out of my way to "break in" any of them. Never had a problem with any of them. Piston rings are about the only part of the car that would possibly require a break in period. The rings are going to seat within the first 25-50 miles. Consider how many times the pistons will go up and down in that amount of time. It shouldn't take that long for the rings to seat and polish the cylinder walls. As long as you don't get too wild and break a ring there should be no problem. I will be leaving my sig in front of the show room. When a customer comes in and sees the marks, they will ask, "what did that"? They will want a new Camaro. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

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