07-03-2014, 01:29 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Arizona
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Brand new / new Camaro :D
Hi Everyone!
I'm brand new to Camaro5, mainly because I just bought myself a brand new Camaro yesterday 2014 Camaro 2SS RS w/ 1LE. Literally 34 miles, Black leather interior, silver dash trim, blue accent lighting, 6 speed manual. I absolutely love it! This baby is straight off the lot. How do you guys recommend I take care of it during it's break in period? I've never owned a new car before, and as extremely hard as it is, I don't want to stretch its legs until I pass the break in. Any advice? Thanks everyone, i'm excited to be here -Ex 2002 T/A WS6 owner |
07-03-2014, 01:34 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nebraska
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Beautiful Car!! Welcome to the Forum
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07-03-2014, 02:02 AM | #3 |
Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
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Stay away from clunkers and trucks without mud flaps. Never park between two cars, as it will only be a matter of time before someone hits you with their door or rubs against your car. I also recommend using a car cover when parked outside for long periods of time.
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07-03-2014, 03:32 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA
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Congrats. She's beautiful! DEFINITELY read your Owners Manual for break-in, and all of the other things that you might not know about.
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2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible
Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." |
07-03-2014, 03:57 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
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Nice Camaro!
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07-03-2014, 05:34 AM | #6 |
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Very important...keep her under 200 mph, especially in the city.
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07-03-2014, 05:34 AM | #7 |
The Dude
Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2013
Location: San Diego, Cali.
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Welcome and congratulations on owning your first car/camaro
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07-03-2014, 05:47 AM | #8 |
I broke mine in like I stole it and it worked out just fine :-) congrats she's a beauty
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07-03-2014, 05:49 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Derby CT
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Drive her hard to break her in..
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07-03-2014, 05:56 AM | #11 |
Master of All Things
Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas
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CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.
oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!!
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07-03-2014, 06:00 AM | #12 |
Call Me"Doc"
Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ft Riley, Kansas
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First thing you should do is jump a barn with it...
Wait, I thought you said break it in.....half |
07-03-2014, 06:18 AM | #13 |
Drives: 45th SS, '12 ducati 1199 on order Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: DFW
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Drive it like you stole it. You have to get the rings to seal properly in the first few miles.
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Especially significant for the first 1,500 miles is 1) no WOT, 2) don't exceed 4K RPM, including when downshifting, 3) no cruise control - vary driving speeds.
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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