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Entaille · 10-17-2010, 03:44 AM

today was a lot of fun, and I burnt through half a tank of fuel in the process. finally got over the 1500 mile hump, haven't gotten to drive the car as much as I would have liked. finally got to beat on the car a little harder without feeling guilty, and got to share the fun with a few friends who shared my enthusiasm.

I have a new found respect for what the car is capable of, both in the straights and the twisties. I was really surprised the the car was agile enough to corner as quick as my buddies rx7.

this car is so unlike my 350z, I am amazed at how hard it can pull at any given moment / speed, where as the Z felt stagnate after third gear.

just a random thread to share my excitement. it's almost 2am and I literally feel like going for another drive. thank god there is another day in the weekend.

2011 5.0 · 10-17-2010, 03:48 AM

Congrats, If you live closer I would go cruisin with you to!

SSOOCH · 10-17-2010, 07:48 AM

It will get even better, wait until you hit the 5k-7k mark!

Hemlawk · 10-17-2010, 09:12 AM

how long did it take to put 1500 on her?

heRS · 10-17-2010, 10:02 AM

Entaille, is that Everett WA? If so I know you got some great cruising roads around there. We came over Stevens Pass and back across North Cascades Hwy over Labor Day weekend.
Congratulations on finally being able to drive your Camaro like you wanted to.

superstockcam · 10-17-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

It will get even better, wait until you hit the 5k-7k mark!

Mine just hit 5k and man she is really getting better and better!

Hemlawk · 10-17-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by superstockcam

Mine just hit 5k and man she is really getting better and better!

Why is that? Mechanical break-in or computer adjustments?

Rage · 10-17-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

It will get even better, wait until you hit the 5k-7k mark!

Really? I just hit 3000, cant imagine it gets better! So much for family time now... gotta go for a drive!

WOLFINN_2SS · 10-17-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Entaille

today was a lot of fun, and I burnt through half a tank of fuel in the process. finally got over the 1500 mile hump, haven't gotten to drive the car as much as I would have liked. finally got to beat on the car a little harder without feeling guilty, and got to share the fun with a few friends who shared my enthusiasm.

I have a new found respect for what the car is capable of, both in the straights and the twisties. I was really surprised the the car was agile enough to corner as quick as my buddies rx7.

this car is so unlike my 350z, I am amazed at how hard it can pull at any given moment / speed, where as the Z felt stagnate after third gear.

just a random thread to share my excitement. it's almost 2am and I literally feel like going for another drive. thank god there is another day in the weekend.

Entaille.. hehe...
Punch it from a light and look in the rearview a few seconds later....
yes.. they are WAY back there, lol. I love it.

and btw.. the car gets very smooth in a few more K's.. yeah baby!

Enjoy your day man and grats on the breakin!

BAD DAB · 10-17-2010, 08:09 PM

I did the samething on Saturday. No stops (just gas). I plug my Ipod up and took off. I think I jam everything from the Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Parliament, Hendrix, Stevie Ray. etc, etc, etc. Everything was right with the world.

WOLFINN_2SS · 10-17-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

I did the samething on Saturday. No stops (just gas). I plug my Ipod up and took off. I think I jam everything from the Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Parliament, Hendrix, Stevie Ray. etc, etc, etc. Everything was right with the world.

hey bro.. that's the way to roll!

I'm with ya all the way!

Hemlawk · 10-17-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

I did the samething on Saturday. No stops (just gas). I plug my Ipod up and took off. I think I jam everything from the Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Parliament, Hendrix, Stevie Ray. etc, etc, etc. Everything was right with the world.

I can't wait to do this!!!

iPhone loaded with music and get lost for a few hours.

Entaille · 10-17-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Entaille, is that Everett WA? If so I know you got some great cruising roads around there. We came over Stevens Pass and back across North Cascades Hwy over Labor Day weekend.
Congratulations on finally being able to drive your Camaro like you wanted to.

yep, sure is, and there are endless places that are great for cruises around here.. : )

CUPRA · 10-17-2010, 09:16 PM

I spend Sat morning at the dealer, 3100 miles on the Camaro, first oil change. Left there, excited to have a 'fresh' Camaro, to get stuck on a freeway that was shut down for 2 hours. That wasn't fun at all.

Looking forward to the drive into work in the morning tho with the air temp in the high 40's!

10-17-2010, 03:44 AM	#1
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	engine's finally 'broken in', blew through half a tank today.. :) today was a lot of fun, and I burnt through half a tank of fuel in the process. finally got over the 1500 mile hump, haven't gotten to drive the car as much as I would have liked. finally got to beat on the car a little harder without feeling guilty, and got to share the fun with a few friends who shared my enthusiasm. I have a new found respect for what the car is capable of, both in the straights and the twisties. I was really surprised the the car was agile enough to corner as quick as my buddies rx7. this car is so unlike my 350z, I am amazed at how hard it can pull at any given moment / speed, where as the Z felt stagnate after third gear. just a random thread to share my excitement. it's almost 2am and I literally feel like going for another drive. thank god there is another day in the weekend. __________________

10-17-2010, 07:48 AM	#3
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	It will get even better, wait until you hit the 5k-7k mark! __________________

10-17-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	how long did it take to put 1500 on her? __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

10-17-2010, 10:02 AM	#5
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	Entaille, is that Everett WA? If so I know you got some great cruising roads around there. We came over Stevens Pass and back across North Cascades Hwy over Labor Day weekend. Congratulations on finally being able to drive your Camaro like you wanted to. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

10-17-2010, 08:09 PM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,230 View My Garage	I did the samething on Saturday. No stops (just gas). I plug my Ipod up and took off. I think I jam everything from the Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Parliament, Hendrix, Stevie Ray. etc, etc, etc. Everything was right with the world. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

10-17-2010, 03:48 AM	#2
2011 5.0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 "Kona Blue" Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk County, Long Island Posts: 293 View My Garage	Congrats, If you live closer I would go cruisin with you to!

10-17-2010, 09:16 PM	#14
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I spend Sat morning at the dealer, 3100 miles on the Camaro, first oil change. Left there, excited to have a 'fresh' Camaro, to get stuck on a freeway that was shut down for 2 hours. That wasn't fun at all. Looking forward to the drive into work in the morning tho with the air temp in the high 40's! __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

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