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Deathbelow · 04-24-2015, 02:31 AM

This sounds strange but after 7 months I put 1500 miles on it and started noticing more throttle response and a looser rear end. I wonder if they program in a mandatory break in period to 1500 miles? All I know is that soon after 1500 miles the car seems much more fun and I haven't had one incident where I mash the peddle and the car stalls plus I have been able to fishtail the rear end more. The car feels completely different.

SacraMaro · 04-24-2015, 04:50 PM

OP I had two LS1's and when I first got the 14 1SS I too thought that the older engine had more power...but I think that is just inferior tires and vehicle technology that allows for a "feeling" of faster. My older Camaros were used, so I think I simply had an easier time going 100% on the throttle. Artificially dismayed I turned off all the nannies and the 14 SS damn near left the concrete...I promptly turned traction control on and continued relearning the engine and its unique characteristics.

Kinda like some other posters mentioned, put your foot down you might find some magic under the hood. I could be wrong but, also with a manual you might want to be in second gear for those burnouts.

Hetfield03 · 04-24-2015, 05:17 PM

Ive never turned off the nannies in this one or my 11 automatic. Too nervous of what would happen.

04-24-2015, 02:31 AM	#57
Deathbelow Drives: 2014 v6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kc, mo Posts: 4	1500 miles This sounds strange but after 7 months I put 1500 miles on it and started noticing more throttle response and a looser rear end. I wonder if they program in a mandatory break in period to 1500 miles? All I know is that soon after 1500 miles the car seems much more fun and I haven't had one incident where I mash the peddle and the car stalls plus I have been able to fishtail the rear end more. The car feels completely different.

04-24-2015, 04:50 PM	#58
SacraMaro Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 157 View My Garage	OP I had two LS1's and when I first got the 14 1SS I too thought that the older engine had more power...but I think that is just inferior tires and vehicle technology that allows for a "feeling" of faster. My older Camaros were used, so I think I simply had an easier time going 100% on the throttle. Artificially dismayed I turned off all the nannies and the 14 SS damn near left the concrete...I promptly turned traction control on and continued relearning the engine and its unique characteristics. Kinda like some other posters mentioned, put your foot down you might find some magic under the hood. I could be wrong but, also with a manual you might want to be in second gear for those burnouts. __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Present 2013 White Malibu Present 1996 Corvette LT4, M6 Present 2002 Black on Black Convertible Z/28, M6 History 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic Z/28, M6 History 1981 Gold Berlinetta, Auto History 1976 C10 Stepside, History

04-24-2015, 05:17 PM	#59
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	Ive never turned off the nannies in this one or my 11 automatic. Too nervous of what would happen. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.