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babyjulie83 · 10-15-2008, 10:53 AM

Hey everyone. I ordered the 2010 camaro yesterday and it will be my first brand new car......

Could all of you more experienced posters give me some do's and dont's....

for example......I always heard that you're not supposed to really put the 'pedal to the metal' until the car has a certain # of miles on it....how many is a general rule? Why?

To keep the exterior paint looking brand new is there some sort of treatment that should be done to the exterior? If so, how often should it be done?

Thanks in advance.....I have no clue what i'm doing!

Hylton · 10-15-2008, 10:59 AM

My engine builder tells me to drive it easy for a hundred miles and then drive iot like you stole it. The reason for this is that you want the engine to break in atv the state you want it to perform the best.

I have always done this with new cars or engines. No harsh engine vibration at high RPM, even in my Yukon.

Others will disagree which is fine. This is just what I believe and do.

SimC33 · 10-15-2008, 11:07 AM

check out this link to a thread i started about break in. as for keeping it nice and shiny. someone else will chime in here and take care of that

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=break+period

Edit* - A few major DON'T'S about getting your new camaro...NO FOOD, NO UNCAPPED DRINKS, AND NOONE ELSE DRIVES IT!!!!

GoldFire · 10-15-2008, 11:16 AM

Definitely don't give into peer pressure and let your buddy drive it. I already have people asking if they can take a spin in it when I get it and no matter who it is the answer is NO. You won't hurt their feelings, just say it is expensive and you have been waiting a long time for it and don't want anything to happen to it, so your policy is NOBODY drives it (except you of course

).

CWI · 10-15-2008, 11:18 AM

Original clear coats last a long time and stay shiny. If you just keep it clean and wax it once in a while it will stay shiny. I've had my Colorado nearly 2 years now and when i give it a good hand wash it looks brand new. It's Victory Red, The shine is always there.

lalometalik · 10-15-2008, 11:39 AM

DONT drink then drive. at least try not to. but its a big no no

CWI · 10-15-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lalometalik

DONT drink then drive. at least try not to. but its a big no no

That could go a long way to preventing scratches and dents

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-15-2008, 11:45 AM

Don't crash the mother F****** car!

CHVY4LF · 10-15-2008, 11:50 AM

yes, just keep it washed and waxed and use soft cloths to clean, NO BATH TOWELS!!! My dark blue silverado always look better then new after a wash, then an hour later its covered in dust and dirt but thats AZ for you

*DGthe3* · 10-15-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by babyjulie83

Hey everyone. I ordered the 2010 camaro yesterday and it will be my first brand new car......

Could all of you more experienced posters give me some do's and dont's....

for example......I always heard that you're not supposed to really put the 'pedal to the metal' until the car has a certain # of miles on it....how many is a general rule? Why?

To keep the exterior paint looking brand new is there some sort of treatment that should be done to the exterior? If so, how often should it be done?

Thanks in advance.....I have no clue what i'm doing!

It should state the break-in period in the manual. When breaking in an engine you should vary the rpms a bit, hilly terrain works best. Avoid highway cruising.

Mr_Draco · 10-15-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by babyjulie83

for example......I always heard that you're not supposed to really put the 'pedal to the metal' until the car has a certain # of miles on it....how many is a general rule? Why?

For the 1st 100 miles or so, you will want to drive it hard (hard acceleration, accelerating to 55-60 quickly, and hard engine deceleration which is basically just letting your foot off the gas so the car coasts to about 40 and not using the brakes while doing this).

For the first 500 miles or so, don't drive at a constant speed for anymore then a couple mins at a time. You also don't want to exceed 60 mph (some say 65) during this length of time. All of these is because you have to break in the engine and get a good seal on the piston rings except for the last one which is because you also have to break in the breaks and calipers and not doing that one can cause catastrophic break and/or caliper failure during this time.

babyjulie83 · 10-15-2008, 12:27 PM

Thanks everyone for your help. There will definately not be any drinking and driving.....I don't even do that in my Buick regal.... a taxi cab is way cheaper than a DUI.

I've already had alot of people (esp in my family) that have already asked to drive the camaro when I get it....I said no way in hell.......

I've also decided that the camaro will not be making any trips to walmart with me......everytime i'm there it seems I get scratches on my car......i'll take the buick for that....

1GMFanatik · 10-15-2008, 12:42 PM

I beat the shit outta my RWD TBSS for the first 500 miles, changed the oil and drove normal after. She ran 13.5 at 102mph bone stock and I had NO issues what so ever.. All in your luck I guess..

*TAG UR IT* · 10-15-2008, 12:47 PM

I see you are getting lots of good advice.

When washing, use microfiber towels...and if you drop one, leave it and get another. No need in getting tiny scratches in your clear coat.

10-15-2008, 10:53 AM	#1
babyjulie83 driving! Thanks GM !!! Drives: 2SS Camaro in ABM!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 354 View My Garage	do's and dont's of owning new camaro Hey everyone. I ordered the 2010 camaro yesterday and it will be my first brand new car...... Could all of you more experienced posters give me some do's and dont's.... for example......I always heard that you're not supposed to really put the 'pedal to the metal' until the car has a certain # of miles on it....how many is a general rule? Why? To keep the exterior paint looking brand new is there some sort of treatment that should be done to the exterior? If so, how often should it be done? Thanks in advance.....I have no clue what i'm doing!

10-15-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	My engine builder tells me to drive it easy for a hundred miles and then drive iot like you stole it. The reason for this is that you want the engine to break in atv the state you want it to perform the best. I have always done this with new cars or engines. No harsh engine vibration at high RPM, even in my Yukon. Others will disagree which is fine. This is just what I believe and do. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-15-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Definitely don't give into peer pressure and let your buddy drive it. I already have people asking if they can take a spin in it when I get it and no matter who it is the answer is NO. You won't hurt their feelings, just say it is expensive and you have been waiting a long time for it and don't want anything to happen to it, so your policy is NOBODY drives it (except you of course). __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

10-15-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Original clear coats last a long time and stay shiny. If you just keep it clean and wax it once in a while it will stay shiny. I've had my Colorado nearly 2 years now and when i give it a good hand wash it looks brand new. It's Victory Red, The shine is always there. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

10-15-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 694	DONT drink then drive. at least try not to. but its a big no no __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

10-15-2008, 11:07 AM	#3
SimC33 Drives: 2001 Blk/Blk M6 Camaro SS #899 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 482	check out this link to a thread i started about break in. as for keeping it nice and shiny. someone else will chime in here and take care of that http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=break+period Edit* - A few major DON'T'S about getting your new camaro...NO FOOD, NO UNCAPPED DRINKS, AND NOONE ELSE DRIVES IT!!!!

10-15-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Don't crash the mother F****** car! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

10-15-2008, 11:50 AM	#9
CHVY4LF Chevrolet For Life!! Drives: 07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 351 View My Garage	yes, just keep it washed and waxed and use soft cloths to clean, NO BATH TOWELS!!! My dark blue silverado always look better then new after a wash, then an hour later its covered in dust and dirt but thats AZ for you __________________ *When You're Really Good In A Past Life, You Come Back As Yourself!* Future Plate: PNYHNTR Camaro of Choice: 2010 SS 6.2L 6M IOM Current Ride: 2007 Silverado Classic Ext. Cab 5.3L DBM

10-15-2008, 12:27 PM	#12
babyjulie83 driving! Thanks GM !!! Drives: 2SS Camaro in ABM!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 354 View My Garage	Thanks everyone for your help. There will definately not be any drinking and driving.....I don't even do that in my Buick regal.... a taxi cab is way cheaper than a DUI. I've already had alot of people (esp in my family) that have already asked to drive the camaro when I get it....I said no way in hell....... I've also decided that the camaro will not be making any trips to walmart with me......everytime i'm there it seems I get scratches on my car......i'll take the buick for that....

10-15-2008, 12:42 PM	#13
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	I beat the shit outta my RWD TBSS for the first 500 miles, changed the oil and drove normal after. She ran 13.5 at 102mph bone stock and I had NO issues what so ever.. All in your luck I guess..

10-15-2008, 12:47 PM	#14
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I see you are getting lots of good advice. When washing, use microfiber towels...and if you drop one, leave it and get another. No need in getting tiny scratches in your clear coat.