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NYJets77 · 03-04-2011, 10:32 AM

I didn't feel bad, until my Camaro started telling me it didn't like the way I was driving.

And it keeps calling me "Dave". Weird!

freddyboy · 03-04-2011, 03:01 PM

drive it like it was a rental car.

LoneCynic · 03-04-2011, 09:06 PM

Hah hah, there's no way I'd treat my Camaro like I treat rental cars. I do like to open her up on the backroads on sunny afternoons. Around town and to and from work I shift at 3000 rpms, because I do want the better fuel economy. The V6 may seem sluggish to some, but every car I've ever owned before now (aside from my pickup truck) has been a 4 cylinder engine. So my LS is a big step up for me and I love driving it.

dianeokie · 03-04-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ga0358

Ya know, I drive a good ways on I-75 on my way home from work. There's about a 1/4 mile of just pure straight lanes. IF all is cool (no troopers, traffic ls light) I FLOOR the snot out of her, max her out then back off. I think it's good to 'blow 'er out' -gets rid of carbon deposits and such...plus it's just FUN!!!

Someone here dared me...wanted me to run at the drag strip, but no way am I flipping that black crap all over my car. So I went out on I-85, NE of Atlanta (where I live) got out on the 5 lane wide southbound side and got up to *#@MPH! Not to easy to do with the collateral traffic around!

jagan323 · 03-04-2011, 10:30 PM

Hard driving wears down everything pretty much, not just your engine. Imo, the Engine can probably take more beating than anything else.

RubyCamaro · 03-04-2011, 10:44 PM

I drive safely. I don't want to mess up my Ruby or get hurt. But I surely don't baby her. She likes to Gooooooooooooooo. I like to accellerate up to speed quickly. I like being the first in line at a red light so I can take off fast. I like having the power & confidence to pass slow azz cars when I need to. I don't feel one bit bad. I feel bad for the poor sad Camaros that have to sit collecting dust in garages.

Mystic Blue · 03-05-2011, 12:18 AM

I took Mystic on a GT style track after only having her 3 1/2 weeks.. I was hesitant and the HPDE instructor kept getting frustrated because I was afraid to push her.. at first. But as he showed me what she could do - I was amazed! LOL

I don't take her to the straight track since she is my one and only (ie daily driver LOL) - but that doesn't mean that I don't push her when I safely can.

Like my HPDE instructor said - she is NOT upset with you for taking the elbows at 60+ - she is thanking you for letting her do what she wants to do... RUN!

Sevn86 · 03-05-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

jeff4946 · 03-05-2011, 12:42 AM

I've ran a 10 pound bottle of Nitrous through this car every two weeks from week 2 of owning this car. This is a solid built engine, and I wouldn't worry about driving it like I wanted to every day.

CloudXTC · 03-05-2011, 12:48 AM

from day 1 i've giving it some work

"prima"Donna · 03-05-2011, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

Drive it like you stole it. These engines are built for having fun.

+1

freddyboy · 03-05-2011, 03:13 PM

just took my car out to the countryside for a few launches with the traction off and using the paddle shifters. it felt pretty damn good laying some rubber down and hearing the engine. im pretty sure our v6's can handle the ocasional lead foot driving.

03-04-2011, 10:30 PM	#47
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Hard driving wears down everything pretty much, not just your engine. Imo, the Engine can probably take more beating than anything else. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-04-2011, 10:44 PM	#48
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I drive safely. I don't want to mess up my Ruby or get hurt. But I surely don't baby her. She likes to Gooooooooooooooo. I like to accellerate up to speed quickly. I like being the first in line at a red light so I can take off fast. I like having the power & confidence to pass slow azz cars when I need to. I don't feel one bit bad. I feel bad for the poor sad Camaros that have to sit collecting dust in garages. __________________

03-05-2011, 12:18 AM	#49
Mystic Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 251 View My Garage	I took Mystic on a GT style track after only having her 3 1/2 weeks.. I was hesitant and the HPDE instructor kept getting frustrated because I was afraid to push her.. at first. But as he showed me what she could do - I was amazed! LOL I don't take her to the straight track since she is my one and only (ie daily driver LOL) - but that doesn't mean that I don't push her when I safely can. Like my HPDE instructor said - she is NOT upset with you for taking the elbows at 60+ - she is thanking you for letting her do what she wants to do... RUN! __________________ Let Your Soul and Spirit Fly, Into the Mystic.... Van Morrison - Into the Mystic

03-05-2011, 12:42 AM	#51
jeff4946 Drives: 2010 RS 2LT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: slc, utah Posts: 623 View My Garage	I've ran a 10 pound bottle of Nitrous through this car every two weeks from week 2 of owning this car. This is a solid built engine, and I wouldn't worry about driving it like I wanted to every day. Last edited by jeff4946; 03-05-2011 at 01:07 AM.

03-05-2011, 12:48 AM	#52
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	from day 1 i've giving it some work __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

03-04-2011, 10:32 AM	#43
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	I didn't feel bad, until my Camaro started telling me it didn't like the way I was driving. And it keeps calling me "Dave". Weird!

03-04-2011, 03:01 PM	#44
freddyboy Drives: cybergray ls v6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: stockton, ca Posts: 20 View My Garage	drive it like it was a rental car.

03-04-2011, 09:06 PM	#45
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	Hah hah, there's no way I'd treat my Camaro like I treat rental cars. I do like to open her up on the backroads on sunny afternoons. Around town and to and from work I shift at 3000 rpms, because I do want the better fuel economy. The V6 may seem sluggish to some, but every car I've ever owned before now (aside from my pickup truck) has been a 4 cylinder engine. So my LS is a big step up for me and I love driving it.

03-05-2011, 03:13 PM	#54
freddyboy Drives: cybergray ls v6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: stockton, ca Posts: 20 View My Garage	just took my car out to the countryside for a few launches with the traction off and using the paddle shifters. it felt pretty damn good laying some rubber down and hearing the engine. im pretty sure our v6's can handle the ocasional lead foot driving.

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