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yescats · 10-18-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by b4cz28

As I was driving around today I realized I beat the cap out of my car all the time. I like it's power and speed and I utilize it on the daily. I guess I wonder if I'm the only one...I assume its meant to be driven hard right?

It's harder on a performance car if you drive it like an old lady.

yescats · 10-18-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

i never push mine...i have no need for speed...i like to cruize along and let people admire my beauty

Socialists...

rontammy0 · 10-18-2015, 07:14 PM

I don't need high speed to enjoy...I like the pull up to 50 or 60 mph. When I have gone to the track it's nice to let it go without the police to worry about.

yescats · 10-18-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I don't need high speed to enjoy...I like the pull up to 50 or 60 mph. When I have gone to the track it's nice to let it go without the police to worry about.

On the road you're insured on the track you're SOL.

rontammy0 · 10-18-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yescats

On the road you're insure on the track you're SOL.

Ya my car is very predictable...I just worry about that blown tire into the wall scenario. I'm happy the tracks are a long way from my house.

yescats · 10-18-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Ya my car is very predictable...I just worry about that blown tire into the wall scenario. I'm happy the tracks are a long way from my house.

I'm more worried about the ricer next to me.

rontammy0 · 10-18-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yescats

I'm more worried about the ricer next to me.

My last time at the track. ..a few weeks back...there were a ton of them. Some of those cars run hard and have my respect....but ya those cars that don't look like they are fit for the road not to mention the track are bad news.

grahak2 · 10-18-2015, 08:46 PM

Hi,

I dont beat the car up, but I drive pretty quick most of my commute is wide open so I get going from 0-90+ pretty quick. I don't get the rpms up that high though about 3-3.5. It is fun to drive and I figure when you got some road to use then you might as well. I have had it for about a month and I was feeling bad everytime I drove it hard at first, but then just did it the same the next time I drove. I figure most people know how to take care of their things right without hurting them.

Kevin

jrhagen · 10-18-2015, 08:57 PM

I did a 70 mph burn out on the freeway today. I like the challenge, doing it at slower speed is just too easy.

Bodywerks · 10-18-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Synyster

If you don't go wide open at least twice a DAY, you're doing it wrong.

That said, I'm with Orange. Depends what mood I'm in. Generally, I like to floor it at least once when I take it out... Only because there's a perfect stretch of road on my way home.

Fixed it for ya...
But I agree, I have days when I just want to relax, too lazy to even push in the clutch some times on upshifts...

Camaro Dude · 10-19-2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_SS

A redline a day keeps the carbon away

lolll

SabotAndHeat · 10-19-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Guess it depends on the mood I am in.

+1

Also the music I listen to can set that mood. Sometimes I get home fast and aggressive, then I think "...makes sense, I was listening to Rob Zombie."

5thGenOwner · 10-19-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by snarky

i never average more than 13 mpg.

I rarely see double digits; I'm always between 8 and 9 mpg. City driving for the most part, but I did go though the first set of rear tires after 10k miles.

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Originally Posted by SabotAndHeat

+1

Also the music I listen to can set that mood. Sometimes I get home fast and aggressive, then I think "...makes sense, I was listening to Rob Zombie."

One of my rear Boston Acoustic sub-woofers blew this year. I was impressed it made it almost a full 6 years worth of my music on 45. Time to upgrade.

guerrillakilla13 · 10-19-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Synyster

If you don't go wide open at least twice a week, you're doing it wrong.

That said, I'm with Orange. Depends what mood I'm in. Generally, I like to floor it at least once when I take it out... Only because there's a perfect stretch of road on my way home.

yup! Bodywerks fixed it for you though lol. I try to go wide open at least a few times a week. You're supposed to, for moving the fluids and keeping out the carbon build-up in the valves.

otherwise I drive normally. After a great workout or something, and if a good song comes on, i'll gun it to let loose those butterflies in my stomach.

If i'm on the highway and feel like hearing some real music, I'll downshift and let her loose. Greatest feeling in the world.

10-18-2015, 07:14 PM	#31
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I don't need high speed to enjoy...I like the pull up to 50 or 60 mph. When I have gone to the track it's nice to let it go without the police to worry about.

10-18-2015, 08:46 PM	#36
grahak2 Drives: 2021 scatpack challenger 6spd cinna Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 427	Hi, I dont beat the car up, but I drive pretty quick most of my commute is wide open so I get going from 0-90+ pretty quick. I don't get the rpms up that high though about 3-3.5. It is fun to drive and I figure when you got some road to use then you might as well. I have had it for about a month and I was feeling bad everytime I drove it hard at first, but then just did it the same the next time I drove. I figure most people know how to take care of their things right without hurting them. Kevin

10-18-2015, 08:57 PM	#37
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I did a 70 mph burn out on the freeway today. I like the challenge, doing it at slower speed is just too easy.