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DarkneZZ · 10-06-2012, 11:16 PM

Question to fellow LA residents.
I was just curious if these roads damage our cars? I try to maneuver around big potholes and cracks, but some streets (a lot of them) are just terrible to drive on.

nighttowl · 10-06-2012, 11:41 PM

over time it will fatigue the chassis, wear out the shocks and bushings and the springs will sag a little.

but... what are you gonna do? turn your car into a garage queen?

Just drive it!

DarkneZZ · 10-06-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nighttowl

over time it will fatigue the chassis, wear out the shocks and bushings and the springs will sag a little.

but... what are you gonna do? turn your car into a garage queen?

Just drive it!

How many miles do you think (roughly) will it last without fatiguing the chassis and wearing out shocks etc?

nighttowl · 10-07-2012, 12:20 AM

it will probrably last 150-200k miles if you take care of it. for a daily driver your shocks will probrably be ready to be replaced around 60-80k miles depending on how you drive it. if your asking how long it will handle like it does now, it will start probably start to show deterioration in ride quality around 50-60k miles if you take it easy on the pot holes. a big pot hole can actually blow out a shock if you hit it hard enough.

DarkneZZ · 10-07-2012, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nighttowl

it will probrably last 150-200k miles if you take care of it. for a daily driver your shocks will probrably be ready to be replaced around 60-80k miles depending on how you drive it. if your asking how long it will handle like it does now, it will start probably start to show deterioration in ride quality around 50-60k miles if you take it easy on the pot holes. a big pot hole can actually blow out a shock if you hit it hard enough.

These numbers are good enough for me. Thanks.

Cheveey57 · 10-07-2012, 03:06 PM

Sometimes I wish I had 19's on mine it would help a little with the bumps. If I do trade in I will get an SS without the RS package and the 19's..

Interlux · 10-07-2012, 03:10 PM

I can't help but

at these questions. What kind of car do you think this is?

What car maker would produce a car so sensitive that it will fall apart if you don't live in an area that has pristine roads? Treat it like any other car...don't hit potholes...in any car...

soloknight6 · 10-07-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheveey57

Sometimes I wish I had 19's on mine it would help a little with the bumps. If I do trade in I will get an SS without the RS package and the 19's..

All SS models come with the RS 20"

10-06-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
DarkneZZ Drives: '13 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 390	Camaro and LA Roads. Question to fellow LA residents. I was just curious if these roads damage our cars? I try to maneuver around big potholes and cracks, but some streets (a lot of them) are just terrible to drive on.

10-06-2012, 11:41 PM	#2
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,819 View My Garage	over time it will fatigue the chassis, wear out the shocks and bushings and the springs will sag a little. but... what are you gonna do? turn your car into a garage queen? Just drive it! __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

10-07-2012, 12:20 AM	#4
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,819 View My Garage	it will probrably last 150-200k miles if you take care of it. for a daily driver your shocks will probrably be ready to be replaced around 60-80k miles depending on how you drive it. if your asking how long it will handle like it does now, it will start probably start to show deterioration in ride quality around 50-60k miles if you take it easy on the pot holes. a big pot hole can actually blow out a shock if you hit it hard enough. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

10-07-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	Sometimes I wish I had 19's on mine it would help a little with the bumps. If I do trade in I will get an SS without the RS package and the 19's..

10-07-2012, 03:10 PM	#7
Interlux Drives: 2012 2LT/RS - SW/IOM Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dover, NJ Posts: 330	I can't help but at these questions. What kind of car do you think this is? What car maker would produce a car so sensitive that it will fall apart if you don't live in an area that has pristine roads? Treat it like any other car...don't hit potholes...in any car...