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Inspector 17 · 10-31-2008, 12:55 PM

I was going to ask my wife, but I didn't want to risk a no answer. So I figured I would ask this group.

On my ride home from picking my brand new Camaro up at the dealer, do I light up the tires or wait for another drive?

Legend · 10-31-2008, 12:58 PM

I wouldn't take it to the rev limiter...but certainly plan to leave a few marks on the pavement while driving home!

*radz28* · 10-31-2008, 12:59 PM

Well, if you don't mind the gears in the tranny and rear end not being run in correctly yet, then have at it. It's your car

thejbyrd · 10-31-2008, 01:03 PM

Don't want to risk it "hot-doggin" it my first ride.

patriotpa · 10-31-2008, 01:13 PM

Burn it in the dealer lot on the way out.

1_2Many · 10-31-2008, 01:16 PM

I have about a 400 mile drive home from San Fransisco to Los Angeles when I get mine....nice and broken in. Once I get home I'll mark my territory.

Mr_Draco · 10-31-2008, 01:44 PM

I would wait until after you break the car in 1st.

Wm Holden · 10-31-2008, 01:54 PM

do it like this guy
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UCF w00t · 10-31-2008, 01:54 PM

I was wondering something similar... how long is "broken in"?

Mr_Draco · 10-31-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I was wondering something similar... how long is "broken in"?

Varies depending on who you talk to and the instruction manual but most people agree between 400-500 miles.

Legend · 10-31-2008, 01:59 PM

I won't kill it...but I can't imagine a chirp or two don't happen.

Beau Tie · 10-31-2008, 02:01 PM

It's my understanding that 500 miles is a key break in point. However, I don't think I can resist letting my tires loose when I take it off the lot (or the test drive).

Evilkosh99 · 10-31-2008, 02:52 PM

I look at it as a test of will -- make it to 500 on the odometer and then raise hell

LS3SSRS · 10-31-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evilkosh99

I look at it as a test of will -- make it to 500 on the odometer and then raise hell

i like your style. i've been told that this camaro is gonna get me into lots of trouble.... people know how i drive my silverado lol....like i stole it.

View Poll Results: Light em up or not?
Light them up on the first ride home?	69	26.95%
Wait for another day?	187	73.05%
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10-31-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Burn out or no burn out? I was going to ask my wife, but I didn't want to risk a no answer. So I figured I would ask this group. On my ride home from picking my brand new Camaro up at the dealer, do I light up the tires or wait for another drive?

10-31-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,787 View My Garage	Well, if you don't mind the gears in the tranny and rear end not being run in correctly yet, then have at it. It's your car __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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10-31-2008, 02:52 PM	#13
Evilkosh99 Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 148	I look at it as a test of will -- make it to 500 on the odometer and then raise hell __________________ Black on Black 2SS RS is here

10-31-2008, 12:58 PM	#2
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I wouldn't take it to the rev limiter...but certainly plan to leave a few marks on the pavement while driving home!

10-31-2008, 01:03 PM	#4
thejbyrd Drives: My wife nuts with my obsession Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florissant,Mo Posts: 329	Don't want to risk it "hot-doggin" it my first ride.

10-31-2008, 01:13 PM	#5
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	Burn it in the dealer lot on the way out.

10-31-2008, 01:16 PM	#6
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	I have about a 400 mile drive home from San Fransisco to Los Angeles when I get mine....nice and broken in. Once I get home I'll mark my territory.

10-31-2008, 01:44 PM	#7
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,339	I would wait until after you break the car in 1st.

10-31-2008, 01:54 PM	#9
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	I was wondering something similar... how long is "broken in"?

10-31-2008, 01:59 PM	#11
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I won't kill it...but I can't imagine a chirp or two don't happen.

10-31-2008, 02:01 PM	#12
Beau Tie Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2007 Camry Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 145 View My Garage	It's my understanding that 500 miles is a key break in point. However, I don't think I can resist letting my tires loose when I take it off the lot (or the test drive).

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