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Inspector 17 · 11-02-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

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!

Nice.

logan1080 · 11-02-2008, 11:52 AM

I am gona drive the car with respect for 500 miles. But if i line up next to a mustang or challenger at a red light, don't expect any mercy.

Inspector 17 · 11-02-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman

I've always heard the break in period was around 1,300 miles? O_o

If that's the case, then I am cancelling my order at my local dealer and ordering from CO or somewhere. There's no way I could go 1,300 miles without taking this thing for a real ride. 500 miles is bad enough.

wjones14 · 11-07-2008, 11:22 PM

I don't think you'll really hurt it by doing a small burnout on the first drive. I'm sure a lot of muscle cars are treated to much worse in the first few miles during demo drives, salesman, service techs, etc.

That said, if I ordered the car and got it with like 2 miles on it (like I'd expect), I'd be overly conservative and go with what's recommended in the manual. That's probably like, stay under 5,000 rpm for the first 500 miles or so, vary the engine speeds, drive it hard when under load (i.e. 3rd gear), and generally drive it smoothly. At 1000 miles, change your oil and switch to Mobil 1 or another synthetic, and you should be able to drive it as you please. I'm sure I could wait that long to really get on it.

SdustinK · 11-07-2008, 11:30 PM

im just going to drive mine haha

camaro5 · 11-08-2008, 12:23 AM

500 miles of gentleness...

nonsensez9 · 11-08-2008, 01:52 AM

car should have more than enough torque to do a burnout without dumping the clutch

TainoWarrior316 · 11-08-2008, 02:10 AM

I couldn't really give you guys an honest answer. I mean I would try to break it in the first 400-500 miles but being in the SS and knowing all that power that just a foot stomp away. I probly couldnt control myself and i would most likely lose my patience if i pulled up next to a mustang or some lil ricer toy. and you know those two types of cars are EVERYWHERE so yeah probly gonna break something.

2010_5thgen · 11-08-2008, 04:35 PM

i dont know what the weather will be like but ill probably hold off until a get a few miles on her to do that.

VICTORY RED 1SS · 11-08-2008, 05:09 PM

Burnout. The cars are all going to be thrashed on by the tech doing pdi and the salespeople, so 1 extra burnout won't matter.

Inspector 17 · 11-08-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VICTORY RED 1SS

Burnout. The cars are all going to be thrashed on by the tech doing pdi and the salespeople, so 1 extra burnout won't matter.

I am demanding that the dealer call me when they know the truck is coming in. There is no way some idiot is tearing around the dealership in my brand new Camaro.

Inspector 17 · 03-29-2009, 12:33 PM

I figured since it was getting closer to delivery time for people's cars and since we have a lot new members it was a good time to bump this thread.

UsedTaHaveA68 · 03-29-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

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

More like the most famous last words.

Number 3 · 03-29-2009, 12:48 PM

Great thread, brings back memories of my (dating myself) 1987 Buick Regal Grand National. A good friend drove with me to my house and then he drove me to the dealer. So as a "reward" for his help I let him drive the GN home, with uhmmmm no restrictions. So we are making a left turn off the eway and he lights em up. Next thing I know my new car is sideways in a cloud of white smoke on the over pass.

But this was a car I actually got to follow down the line. Final assembly was in Pontiac and I worked at Truck and Bus in Pontiac. So I was able to track down build numbers, etc. and get in the plant to follow it down the line. I can tell you I was amazed that every car they took off the line got a "nice break-in burnout". And the real funny thing is I've seen them do that in the Heavy Duty Truck plant way back when GM made those. That's a show!!!!

I've always been under the "break it in like you intend to drive it" mindset. Nothing behind that other than the manufacturing tolerances and processes are so good there is no described break in that I know of anymore.

Which brings back another fond memory of my 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 which did have a prescribed break in. 4,000 RPM for the first 600 miles and 6,000 RPM for the next 600 miles. I spent two weekends on the highway just going something stupid like 52 mph to get it broke in. HA!

There. Done with nostalgia Sunday.

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11-07-2008, 11:22 PM	#46
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	I don't think you'll really hurt it by doing a small burnout on the first drive. I'm sure a lot of muscle cars are treated to much worse in the first few miles during demo drives, salesman, service techs, etc. That said, if I ordered the car and got it with like 2 miles on it (like I'd expect), I'd be overly conservative and go with what's recommended in the manual. That's probably like, stay under 5,000 rpm for the first 500 miles or so, vary the engine speeds, drive it hard when under load (i.e. 3rd gear), and generally drive it smoothly. At 1000 miles, change your oil and switch to Mobil 1 or another synthetic, and you should be able to drive it as you please. I'm sure I could wait that long to really get on it. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

11-07-2008, 11:30 PM	#47
SdustinK Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coto De Caza, CA Posts: 215	im just going to drive mine haha __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS

11-08-2008, 02:10 AM	#50
TainoWarrior316 Drives: 2000 Silverado 4.8 V8 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 71	I couldn't really give you guys an honest answer. I mean I would try to break it in the first 400-500 miles but being in the SS and knowing all that power that just a foot stomp away. I probly couldnt control myself and i would most likely lose my patience if i pulled up next to a mustang or some lil ricer toy. and you know those two types of cars are EVERYWHERE so yeah probly gonna break something. __________________ Automotive press asked Chevrolet product managers, "What is a Camaro?" and were told it was "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs."

11-08-2008, 04:35 PM	#51
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	i dont know what the weather will be like but ill probably hold off until a get a few miles on her to do that. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

11-02-2008, 11:52 AM	#44
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	I am gona drive the car with respect for 500 miles. But if i line up next to a mustang or challenger at a red light, don't expect any mercy.

11-08-2008, 12:23 AM	#48
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	500 miles of gentleness...

11-08-2008, 01:52 AM	#49
nonsensez9 Drives: 05 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bc, canada Posts: 71	car should have more than enough torque to do a burnout without dumping the clutch

11-08-2008, 05:09 PM	#52
VICTORY RED 1SS booyaah Drives: VICTORY RED 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BRITISH COLUMBIA Posts: 135	Burnout. The cars are all going to be thrashed on by the tech doing pdi and the salespeople, so 1 extra burnout won't matter.

03-29-2009, 12:33 PM	#54
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I figured since it was getting closer to delivery time for people's cars and since we have a lot new members it was a good time to bump this thread.

03-29-2009, 12:48 PM	#56
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,307 View My Garage	Great thread, brings back memories of my (dating myself) 1987 Buick Regal Grand National. A good friend drove with me to my house and then he drove me to the dealer. So as a "reward" for his help I let him drive the GN home, with uhmmmm no restrictions. So we are making a left turn off the eway and he lights em up. Next thing I know my new car is sideways in a cloud of white smoke on the over pass. But this was a car I actually got to follow down the line. Final assembly was in Pontiac and I worked at Truck and Bus in Pontiac. So I was able to track down build numbers, etc. and get in the plant to follow it down the line. I can tell you I was amazed that every car they took off the line got a "nice break-in burnout". And the real funny thing is I've seen them do that in the Heavy Duty Truck plant way back when GM made those. That's a show!!!! I've always been under the "break it in like you intend to drive it" mindset. Nothing behind that other than the manufacturing tolerances and processes are so good there is no described break in that I know of anymore. Which brings back another fond memory of my 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 which did have a prescribed break in. 4,000 RPM for the first 600 miles and 6,000 RPM for the next 600 miles. I spent two weekends on the highway just going something stupid like 52 mph to get it broke in. HA! There. Done with nostalgia Sunday. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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