1st four hour drive.

jdasnt3 · 11-29-2016, 09:42 PM

I spent the day driving to a job across the state. I took my time, and felt very comfortable the entire way. Gas mileage averaged 29.6 and I only goosed the throttle once getting into traffic after a rest area. Nice to know I have the HP to move out of the way, but this car is also very easy to drive slow. Even in areas with red lights, I lost to every Hyundai and minivan I lined up against.

I won't get a chance to race at the track for a couple months, so my new E85 flex fuel and ported intake that is coming soon won't be utilized, but I'm excited to see how badly it affects my fuel economy if I fill up with e85.

This is my first 11 second car (proven last Jan/Feb), and it amazes me how civilized it can be. We have 11,100 miles on it after one year of ownership and it just keeps getting better and has been problem free.

Whis · 11-29-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jdasnt3

Even in areas with red lights, I lost to every Hyundai and minivan I lined up against.

are you talking about enjoying just being comfortable or...

Richard0nee · 11-29-2016, 10:19 PM

Very nice, that's a nice relaxing drive for the beast

jdasnt3 · 11-30-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Whis

are you talking about enjoying just being comfortable or...

Exactly. And I don't like to "street race." LOL

craigss50 · 11-30-2016, 11:35 AM

I also took a four hour trip last weekend and found the car very comfortable. The suspension is perfect for long trips. The only issue I had is where to rest my arms. Holding the wheel at 10 and 2 for four hours causes your arms to tire. The arm rest/console is to low to rest your arm and steer the car as is the door armrest and the window sill is to high to rest your left arm.

Sev · 11-30-2016, 12:05 PM

Took mine on a 12 hour drive to Seattle last July. Put it Tour mode and was comfy the whole way.

TMasticTB91 · 11-30-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

I also took a four hour trip last weekend and found the car very comfortable. The suspension is perfect for long trips. The only issue I had is where to rest my arms. Holding the wheel at 10 and 2 for four hours causes your arms to tire. The arm rest/console is to low to rest your arm and steer the car as is the door armrest and the window sill is to high to rest your left arm.

On long drives where I can put cruise control on I bring my legs up a bit so I can rest my arms and hold the steering wheel at the bottom. Really comfortable. But yeah, arm fatigue on long drives does happen due to the driver cabin layout.

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Lafourche1 · 11-30-2016, 01:37 PM

Suspension set to "Touring", cruise control set to XX and your favorite play list or audiobook being pumped through the system creates a nice cocoon to while away the miles. The added comfort of knowing that Warp Drive is at your beck and call makes dealing with the occasional passing situation a stress free event. It is a fine way to travel.

jdasnt3 · 12-01-2016, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

I also took a four hour trip last weekend and found the car very comfortable. The suspension is perfect for long trips. The only issue I had is where to rest my arms. Holding the wheel at 10 and 2 for four hours causes your arms to tire. The arm rest/console is to low to rest your arm and steer the car as is the door armrest and the window sill is to high to rest your left arm.

Sorry to hear about the arm position comfort for you. I'm a very tall and have long arms so I didn't have these issues.

Jeb114 · 12-01-2016, 07:04 AM

You may want to hold off on E-85. After the Keystone pipeline gets approved and most of the energy restrictions are removed. E-85 might be history.

BowtieRocket · 12-01-2016, 09:23 AM

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You may want to hold off on E-85. After the Keystone pipeline gets approved and most of the energy restrictions are removed. E-85 might be history.

That would be a sad development

BowtieRocket · 12-01-2016, 09:26 AM

OP- good to hear, plan to make my annual trek to Cali next summer and going to roll out in the Camaro this time instead of the Harley. Im tall and find comfort in the position to include the window arm rest.

Atomic Ed · 12-01-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieRocket

Im tall and find comfort in the position to include the window arm rest.

I'm not so tall and find the window a convenient chin rest.

jdasnt3 · 12-01-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

You may want to hold off on E-85. After the Keystone pipeline gets approved and most of the energy restrictions are removed. E-85 might be history.

Wouldn't matter with the flex fuel capability. I can still get it from a race shop for race days. I can run 91-93 anytime I want.

11-29-2016, 09:42 PM	#1
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	1st four hour drive. I spent the day driving to a job across the state. I took my time, and felt very comfortable the entire way. Gas mileage averaged 29.6 and I only goosed the throttle once getting into traffic after a rest area. Nice to know I have the HP to move out of the way, but this car is also very easy to drive slow. Even in areas with red lights, I lost to every Hyundai and minivan I lined up against. I won't get a chance to race at the track for a couple months, so my new E85 flex fuel and ported intake that is coming soon won't be utilized, but I'm excited to see how badly it affects my fuel economy if I fill up with e85. This is my first 11 second car (proven last Jan/Feb), and it amazes me how civilized it can be. We have 11,100 miles on it after one year of ownership and it just keeps getting better and has been problem free. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

11-30-2016, 12:05 PM	#6
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	Took mine on a 12 hour drive to Seattle last July. Put it Tour mode and was comfy the whole way. __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

11-30-2016, 01:37 PM	#8
Lafourche1 Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,107	Suspension set to "Touring", cruise control set to XX and your favorite play list or audiobook being pumped through the system creates a nice cocoon to while away the miles. The added comfort of knowing that Warp Drive is at your beck and call makes dealing with the occasional passing situation a stress free event. It is a fine way to travel. __________________ 2019 Lunar Blue Metallic Mercedes CLS 450 2021 C43 AMG Mercedes Coupe Metallic Cardinal Red 2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost (The Bus)

12-01-2016, 09:26 AM	#12
BowtieRocket Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS- M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133 View My Garage	OP- good to hear, plan to make my annual trek to Cali next summer and going to roll out in the Camaro this time instead of the Harley. Im tall and find comfort in the position to include the window arm rest. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS M6- Garage

11-29-2016, 10:19 PM	#3
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Very nice, that's a nice relaxing drive for the beast

11-30-2016, 11:35 AM	#5
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	I also took a four hour trip last weekend and found the car very comfortable. The suspension is perfect for long trips. The only issue I had is where to rest my arms. Holding the wheel at 10 and 2 for four hours causes your arms to tire. The arm rest/console is to low to rest your arm and steer the car as is the door armrest and the window sill is to high to rest your left arm.

12-01-2016, 07:04 AM	#10
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	You may want to hold off on E-85. After the Keystone pipeline gets approved and most of the energy restrictions are removed. E-85 might be history.

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