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JEBariffic · 07-25-2016, 10:27 AM

Salivations!

I thought it would be interesting and helpful to learn from owners what STOCK components folks have broken, what the situation was when it broke (road course vs drag strip vs street and current build details), and what the fix was.

Me, I've broken stock axels twice on NCM road course. Stock power outside of CAI and cat back. No upgrade as of yet.

Homeless Man · 07-25-2016, 10:33 AM

The computer

failshift · 07-25-2016, 10:44 AM

The engine. lol

JLSuperfly · 07-25-2016, 11:03 AM

So far, nothing.

ZED SLED · 07-25-2016, 11:13 AM

The sound barrier

failshift · 07-25-2016, 11:15 AM

Bent the connecting rod in half at only 570hp

Orange skid mark · 07-25-2016, 11:20 AM

The speed limit.

Stewart · 07-25-2016, 11:23 AM

My bank account

Scalded Dog · 07-25-2016, 11:44 AM

I have broken 33 lug studs so far. Yes, this is a mystery... been looked at, studied, theorized upon, guessed at, and there seems to be no solid answer, as it is still happening. Stock steelies, no accidents, correct torquing, nothing unusual. I just keep a big pile of replacement studs on hand, and damn near every time the wheels are removed, I have a stud or two to replace. It's a pain in the tail, but, hey... at least I'm getting good at it!

My passenger presence sensor (that senses when somebody is riding shotgun, and sets the airbag) went out around 100,000 miles... $900 for that.

My battery and alternator went out simultaneously around 118,000 miles; one probably contributed to the other.

I've been though about 40 tires... that would be entirely the fault of the driver, who enjoys the hell out of his daily commute along many miles of mountain roads.

I'm at almost 130,000 miles on my daily driver, and with only those issues, I'm feeling pretty good about the car!

Spec · 07-25-2016, 11:47 AM

A rocker and valve spring on cylinder 3. Cost me $500 to repair as I was out of Warranty. No issues or broken items since then.

Welker2 · 07-25-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

The speed limit.

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Originally Posted by Stewart

My bank account

Both these

spadz93 · 07-25-2016, 12:16 PM

Aside from stuff wearing out on me, I shockingly think I haven't broken anything, at least not mechanically, cosmetically I tapped someone who stopped short though

ytown87 · 07-25-2016, 02:04 PM

Master slave cylinder twice! 12 months apart exactly.

Homeless Man · 07-25-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

I have broken 33 lug studs so far. Yes, this is a mystery... been looked at, studied, theorized upon, guessed at, and there seems to be no solid answer, as it is still happening. Stock steelies, no accidents, correct torquing, nothing unusual. I just keep a big pile of replacement studs on hand, and damn near every time the wheels are removed, I have a stud or two to replace. It's a pain in the tail, but, hey... at least I'm getting good at!

Have u tried changing the rims? Those steelies are extremely ugly anyways. I have no clue why GM used them on their new Camaro.

07-25-2016, 10:27 AM	#1
JEBariffic Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thompson station tn Posts: 48	What have you broken on your camaro? Salivations! I thought it would be interesting and helpful to learn from owners what STOCK components folks have broken, what the situation was when it broke (road course vs drag strip vs street and current build details), and what the fix was. Me, I've broken stock axels twice on NCM road course. Stock power outside of CAI and cat back. No upgrade as of yet. __________________

07-25-2016, 10:33 AM	#2
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	The computer __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

07-25-2016, 11:13 AM	#5
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	The sound barrier __________________

07-25-2016, 11:15 AM	#6
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	What have you broken on your camaro? Bent the connecting rod in half at only 570hp

07-25-2016, 11:20 AM	#7
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	The speed limit. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

07-25-2016, 10:44 AM	#3
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	The engine. lol

07-25-2016, 11:03 AM	#4
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	So far, nothing.

07-25-2016, 11:23 AM	#8
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	My bank account __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

07-25-2016, 11:44 AM	#9
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	I have broken 33 lug studs so far. Yes, this is a mystery... been looked at, studied, theorized upon, guessed at, and there seems to be no solid answer, as it is still happening. Stock steelies, no accidents, correct torquing, nothing unusual. I just keep a big pile of replacement studs on hand, and damn near every time the wheels are removed, I have a stud or two to replace. It's a pain in the tail, but, hey... at least I'm getting good at it! My passenger presence sensor (that senses when somebody is riding shotgun, and sets the airbag) went out around 100,000 miles... $900 for that. My battery and alternator went out simultaneously around 118,000 miles; one probably contributed to the other. I've been though about 40 tires... that would be entirely the fault of the driver, who enjoys the hell out of his daily commute along many miles of mountain roads. I'm at almost 130,000 miles on my daily driver, and with only those issues, I'm feeling pretty good about the car! Last edited by Scalded Dog; 07-25-2016 at 12:02 PM.

07-25-2016, 11:47 AM	#10
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	A rocker and valve spring on cylinder 3. Cost me $500 to repair as I was out of Warranty. No issues or broken items since then.

07-25-2016, 12:16 PM	#12
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Aside from stuff wearing out on me, I shockingly think I haven't broken anything, at least not mechanically, cosmetically I tapped someone who stopped short though __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

07-25-2016, 02:04 PM	#13
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	Master slave cylinder twice! 12 months apart exactly. __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.