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Dragor · 04-21-2015, 01:37 PM

I'm the guy that drives my car like I'm trying to kill it on a very regular basis. Bouncin off the redline daily. I was just wondering...am I in the minority or the majority? Don't get me wrong I keep my fluids checked and changed regularly.

nickster127 · 04-21-2015, 01:51 PM

actually to be honest i think it depends on the day and how i feel like driving.. There are times i like taking back roads and just cruise if its nice out... You know with the windows down and music up loud..

Then there days i hop right on the highways and book it... jam the gas down to the floor after every light. make the wheels chirp

JDP Sales · 04-21-2015, 01:53 PM

I take care of it and do not neglect things, but I do beat the snot out of it constantly. Still, take care of it and it will take care of you!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Spec · 04-21-2015, 08:30 PM

Wide open throttle to redline hardly ever. I don't see a need, as fun can be had well before I reach that point. I would be flying through traffic dangerously all the time, burning through tires like crazy lol, making babies cry.

I stay on the modest side of things with mine... shift in the mid-range and maybe linger around 10-25% throttle 90 percent of the time. Love the feel of acceleration down low about as much as up high. Its loud too... so unless I want to be the center of attention in traffic... no... I'll continue to stay modest... somewhere between baby and beat, but closer to baby...

WIPLASH · 04-21-2015, 08:39 PM

I'm approaching 500 miles on the odo, so depending on who you believe, I should be doing one or the other. However, coming from a Corvette to an SUV to this beast, I've got to learn how the car handles before I go all coyote ugly on the throttle. So, middle of the two. For now.

CrazyRED · 04-21-2015, 08:51 PM

I'm am OCD about taking care of everything about my car, but I drive it like it's supposed to be driven. WOT and burnin tires at every chance, that's why I bought a V8 muscle car.

In between my Z28 and my SS I had 2 LTZ impalas that I drove like an old lady I needed to feel alive again

CCMADONNA · 04-21-2015, 08:56 PM

i drive it like a bada$$ baby

zr1chris · 04-21-2015, 09:08 PM

I used to beat my 98 Z like I stole it. After having my license suspended and even revoked a few times, not to mention paying a fortune for Insurance as a result, I have slowed it down allot over the years. I even get the safe driver discount with my Insurance company now. Still get on it a bit every now and then but very rarely speed in excess these days. I've learned my lesson. I'll go to the track when I feel the need to see what the car will do.

SuperSport2011 · 04-21-2015, 09:32 PM

I have a 99 malibu with just over 100,000 miles on it, people drive by me and look expecting to see a 100 year old lady with 3" glasses on. But when I'm in the camaro I drive it hard 90% of the time. The car was built to be driven and that's what I bought it for. With all the mods I have, it's kinda hard not to step on the gas to hear that beatiful engine roar. I change my oil every 3000 miles and before/after storage and have used nothing but 94 octane since I got the car.

WishIhad4WD · 04-21-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyRED

I'm am OCD about taking care of everything about my car, but I drive it like it's supposed to be driven. WOT and burnin tires at every chance, that's why I bought a V8 muscle car.

In between my Z28 and my SS I had 2 LTZ impalas that I drove like an old lady I needed to feel alive again

Ha, in between my 2007 WRX Wagon I had a 2010 Impala LT and a 2009 Jeep Wrangler and I drove both like an old granny, driving around 65mph 90% of the time... it was definitely time for another fast car.

Homer2 · 04-21-2015, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickster127

actually to be honest i think it depends on the day and how i feel like driving.. There are times i like taking back roads and just cruise if its nice out... You know with the windows down and music up loud..

Then there days i hop right on the highways and book it... jam the gas down to the floor after every light. make the wheels chirp

This is my answer also.

KaBoom1701 · 04-21-2015, 09:46 PM

WOT driving in the ZL1......not yet. lol

Evergreen6 · 04-21-2015, 10:45 PM

As a general rule, I don't do redline. It's exceptionally rare to exceed 4,000 maybe 4,500 rpm in daily driving. I drive spiritedly sometimes but I don't "beat" on the car and I don't ever want to get tapped for being reckless.

Arkansasboy · 04-21-2015, 10:53 PM

Well it depends on the day I guess,
-Cutouts open, windows down, Metallica blaring, driving like I'm 16 years old.
-Cutouts closed, windows up, George straight playin, driving like I'm 75.

Lol I'm only 27 btw.

04-21-2015, 01:37 PM	#1
Dragor Account Suspended Drives: 2010 RS/SS 2SS Callaway Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington Posts: 18	Baby or Beat I'm the guy that drives my car like I'm trying to kill it on a very regular basis. Bouncin off the redline daily. I was just wondering...am I in the minority or the majority? Don't get me wrong I keep my fluids checked and changed regularly.

04-21-2015, 01:51 PM	#2
nickster127 Black 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Drives: 2014 1LT Black,NPP, RS, Tints Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 261 View My Garage	actually to be honest i think it depends on the day and how i feel like driving.. There are times i like taking back roads and just cruise if its nice out... You know with the windows down and music up loud.. Then there days i hop right on the highways and book it... jam the gas down to the floor after every light. make the wheels chirp __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LT, RS, NPP. (NJ )

04-21-2015, 08:56 PM	#7
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	i drive it like a bada$$ baby Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

04-21-2015, 09:32 PM	#9
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 954 View My Garage	I have a 99 malibu with just over 100,000 miles on it, people drive by me and look expecting to see a 100 year old lady with 3" glasses on. But when I'm in the camaro I drive it hard 90% of the time. The car was built to be driven and that's what I bought it for. With all the mods I have, it's kinda hard not to step on the gas to hear that beatiful engine roar. I change my oil every 3000 miles and before/after storage and have used nothing but 94 octane since I got the car. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

04-21-2015, 09:46 PM	#12
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	WOT driving in the ZL1......not yet. lol __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-21-2015, 01:53 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I take care of it and do not neglect things, but I do beat the snot out of it constantly. Still, take care of it and it will take care of you! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

04-21-2015, 08:30 PM	#4
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Wide open throttle to redline hardly ever. I don't see a need, as fun can be had well before I reach that point. I would be flying through traffic dangerously all the time, burning through tires like crazy lol, making babies cry. I stay on the modest side of things with mine... shift in the mid-range and maybe linger around 10-25% throttle 90 percent of the time. Love the feel of acceleration down low about as much as up high. Its loud too... so unless I want to be the center of attention in traffic... no... I'll continue to stay modest... somewhere between baby and beat, but closer to baby...

04-21-2015, 08:39 PM	#5
WIPLASH WIPLASH Drives: '15 SW/2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 296	I'm approaching 500 miles on the odo, so depending on who you believe, I should be doing one or the other. However, coming from a Corvette to an SUV to this beast, I've got to learn how the car handles before I go all coyote ugly on the throttle. So, middle of the two. For now.

04-21-2015, 08:51 PM	#6
CrazyRED Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Posts: 372	I'm am OCD about taking care of everything about my car, but I drive it like it's supposed to be driven. WOT and burnin tires at every chance, that's why I bought a V8 muscle car. In between my Z28 and my SS I had 2 LTZ impalas that I drove like an old lady I needed to feel alive again

04-21-2015, 09:08 PM	#8
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	I used to beat my 98 Z like I stole it. After having my license suspended and even revoked a few times, not to mention paying a fortune for Insurance as a result, I have slowed it down allot over the years. I even get the safe driver discount with my Insurance company now. Still get on it a bit every now and then but very rarely speed in excess these days. I've learned my lesson. I'll go to the track when I feel the need to see what the car will do.

04-21-2015, 10:45 PM	#13
Evergreen6 Banned Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,586	As a general rule, I don't do redline. It's exceptionally rare to exceed 4,000 maybe 4,500 rpm in daily driving. I drive spiritedly sometimes but I don't "beat" on the car and I don't ever want to get tapped for being reckless.

04-21-2015, 10:53 PM	#14
Arkansasboy Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 43	Well it depends on the day I guess, -Cutouts open, windows down, Metallica blaring, driving like I'm 16 years old. -Cutouts closed, windows up, George straight playin, driving like I'm 75. Lol I'm only 27 btw.