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Verio · 07-24-2009, 06:50 AM

I haven't purchased a new car before (other than a Outlander off the lot for the wife that had some miles on it already). I drove it 30 some miles home last night, and when I got out of the car, it had an odd burnt smell. I couldn't find where it was at, and it was pouring rain so I ran inside.

Just curious if I should be concerned? Normal? What should I look for? The car came with 2 miles on it when I got it.

I only really got on the throttle twice, not WOT... but enough to see the responsiveness. Zoom Zoom.

SGOS252382 · 07-24-2009, 06:52 AM

If you're smelling what I think you're smelling its normal. The new exhaust system will smell as it burns off oils, etc.

67 Convertible · 07-24-2009, 07:20 AM

Yup, just the newness burning off exhaust, engine etc., it goes away in a couple of days.

*mlee* · 07-24-2009, 07:30 AM

AHHHHHHH the sweet smell of fresh exhaust pipes...

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-24-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Verio

I haven't purchased a new car before (other than a Outlander off the lot for the wife that had some miles on it already). I drove it 30 some miles home last night, and when I got out of the car, it had an odd burnt smell. I couldn't find where it was at, and it was pouring rain so I ran inside.

Just curious if I should be concerned? Normal? What should I look for? The car came with 2 miles on it when I got it.

I only really got on the throttle twice, not WOT... but enough to see the responsiveness. Zoom Zoom.

YIKES, no garage? Build one fast for your baby.

drtwo · 07-24-2009, 07:51 AM

Very normal stuff for a new car. Just shut the windows and take in the toxic smell of new car interior instead!!

live2well · 07-24-2009, 07:53 AM

I guess the smell that you are smelling may depend on what you ate earlier. But if it sint that then it is definitely the oils from your exhaust. No worries M8 :-). Its all normal.

*radz28* · 07-24-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

AHHHHHHH the sweet smell of fresh exhaust pipes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

YIKES, no garage? Build one fast for your baby.

Quote:

Originally Posted by live2well

I guess the smell that you are smelling may depend on what you ate earlier. But if it sint that then it is definitely the oils from your exhaust. No worries M8 :-). Its all normal.

New exhaust and new car break-in smell is the best

Verio · 07-24-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

New exhaust and new car break-in smell is the best

Well, I think it's official... I gave my wife whiplash already. LOL.

1camaro70 · 07-24-2009, 12:17 PM

exhuast, we know it's not tire smoke.

Verio · 07-24-2009, 12:35 PM

rpepka · 07-24-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1camaro70

exhuast, we know it's not tire smoke.

You beat me to it, I was going to say Well if its a L99 it couldnt be burning rubber!!!

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 07-24-2009, 01:02 PM

just because some of yall dont have a L99 that performs that doesnt mean someone else doesnt

After the miles take over the L99 will be the car to have performance and everything else.

Sit still hold the brake a little mash the peddle and release the brake if your car doesnt burn then you need to make sure you paid for the V6 and not a V8. im sure even the V6 will burn the tires.

After a tune mine has NO PROBLEMS BURNING THE TIRES. actually before the tune it had no problems it just does it very easily now lol

live2well · 07-24-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Verio

Well, I think it's official... I gave my wife whiplash already. LOL.

lol uuummmm TMI. But as long as we are giving too much info.......I give my wife whiplash almost every night, sometimes twice.

07-24-2009, 06:50 AM	#1
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	Just picked my L99 up last night... burning smell I haven't purchased a new car before (other than a Outlander off the lot for the wife that had some miles on it already). I drove it 30 some miles home last night, and when I got out of the car, it had an odd burnt smell. I couldn't find where it was at, and it was pouring rain so I ran inside. Just curious if I should be concerned? Normal? What should I look for? The car came with 2 miles on it when I got it. I only really got on the throttle twice, not WOT... but enough to see the responsiveness. Zoom Zoom. __________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

07-24-2009, 06:52 AM	#2
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	If you're smelling what I think you're smelling its normal. The new exhaust system will smell as it burns off oils, etc. Last edited by SGOS252382; 07-24-2009 at 07:42 AM.

07-24-2009, 07:20 AM	#3
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Yup, just the newness burning off exhaust, engine etc., it goes away in a couple of days. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

07-24-2009, 07:30 AM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	AHHHHHHH the sweet smell of fresh exhaust pipes... __________________

07-24-2009, 07:53 AM	#7
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	I guess the smell that you are smelling may depend on what you ate earlier. But if it sint that then it is definitely the oils from your exhaust. No worries M8 :-). Its all normal. __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2:

07-24-2009, 07:51 AM	#6
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	Very normal stuff for a new car. Just shut the windows and take in the toxic smell of new car interior instead!!

07-24-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	exhuast, we know it's not tire smoke.

07-24-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	__________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

07-24-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	just because some of yall dont have a L99 that performs that doesnt mean someone else doesnt After the miles take over the L99 will be the car to have performance and everything else. Sit still hold the brake a little mash the peddle and release the brake if your car doesnt burn then you need to make sure you paid for the V6 and not a V8. im sure even the V6 will burn the tires. After a tune mine has NO PROBLEMS BURNING THE TIRES. actually before the tune it had no problems it just does it very easily now lol

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