How often do you...

ender2664 · 04-27-2016, 01:01 AM

How often do you floor it just for the hell of it?
I find myself doing it more often now that I'm fully comfortable in knowing how she reacts.

GTIanZ28 · 04-27-2016, 02:20 AM

Every day at least twice. Hit a highway onramp both to and from work. Usually pull all the way through second and partway through third.

Even the V6 is fun/fast. Surprising how quickly the v6 builds speed. Very predictable and controllable. I always remember my gen 4's being violent and scary at full throttle (in 1st and 2nd). It's hard to believe the V6 is just as fast.

Rainbow1616 · 04-27-2016, 07:02 AM

Very seldom on the street. Usually only when I'm at the track.

Glen e · 04-27-2016, 07:06 AM

Probably once a day, im all urban driving, so its a 0-40 mph interval. But every entrance ramp if its a long one. I dont care about feeling the speed, got over that when I was SCCA racing. I do it as its good for the powertrain and I love the sound of the accessory gm exhaust.

ctrlz · 04-27-2016, 08:01 AM

Make sure engine is fully warmed before you floor it. Otherwise you are putting a lot of stress on parts that are not mating optimally.

ticner58 · 04-27-2016, 09:01 AM

Every time I get on the interstate. Total disappointment when somebody is on the ramp ahead of me and I only have the 2.0T. It's amazing how quick it gets up to speed or close to speed,

. It's great being in a rural area. The V6 & V8 would probably scare the s--- out of me!

Goobaba · 04-27-2016, 10:56 AM

There are a couple of spots on my daily commute where I can have some fun. I usually just pull hard until 4-5k rpm, I mean top of 2nd gear is already 65 mph so not much room to do it legally.

Gambina · 04-27-2016, 12:20 PM

I hit the canyons in So Cal and i go all out.

Techn9cian805 · 04-27-2016, 12:29 PM

almost everyday. more often then not its just small sprints from 5-45 mph in the city, and the occasional onramp pull.

Jeanius · 04-27-2016, 01:30 PM

Everytime I drive it, only 170 miles so far

terri_Lovehands · 04-27-2016, 02:21 PM

unfortunately for my MPGs a lot, I do it just because i love the feeling of being pushed back in my seat and especially the exhuast!

jdasnt3 · 04-27-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Very seldom on the street. Usually only when I'm at the track.

That's me. All of our speed limits are 35-45 around town. You can't hammer the throttle for 3.9 seconds without possibly doubling the speed limit. I go to the track which is 10 miles up the road.

jdasnt3 · 04-27-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ticner58

Every time I get on the interstate. Total disappointment when somebody is on the ramp ahead of me and I only have the 2.0T. It's amazing how quick it gets up to speed or close to speed,

. It's great being in a rural area. The V6 & V8 would probably scare the s--- out of me!

In all reality, I should have gone with the turbo. I drove one and totally loved it. Other than missing the V8 sound, it has plenty of power for where I live.

RenegadeXR · 04-27-2016, 02:34 PM

I tend to floor it a lot when I'm in front at a light that's just turned green. I'll then ease off when I hit the posted speed limit. Most roads around here are 45 mph or higher, so it's enough to have a few seconds of fun.

My 5th gen SS looks, sounds, and feels fast, but the reality is it isn't a very quick car since I am keeping the powertrain stock while it has a warranty. Part of me prefers having a slightly slow car that feels fun than an insanely fast car the feels numb.

However, when I occasionally find the ricer with a turbo on the highway who can keep pace with me as I race my way onto the onramp, part of me dies inside. A couple weeks ago, I was driving in front of a VW turbo hatch that basically was as quick from 0-60 as my car. But at least we were probably both averaging a similar crappy MPG at that specific moment in time, lol. Turbos only give you good MPG if you're a light footed driver, and I prefer the loud metallic roar of a v8.

04-27-2016, 01:01 AM	#1
ender2664 Account Suspended Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 2,353	How often do you... How often do you floor it just for the hell of it? I find myself doing it more often now that I'm fully comfortable in knowing how she reacts.

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GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	Every day at least twice. Hit a highway onramp both to and from work. Usually pull all the way through second and partway through third. Even the V6 is fun/fast. Surprising how quickly the v6 builds speed. Very predictable and controllable. I always remember my gen 4's being violent and scary at full throttle (in 1st and 2nd). It's hard to believe the V6 is just as fast. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15! Last edited by GTIanZ28; 04-27-2016 at 03:02 AM.

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Probably once a day, im all urban driving, so its a 0-40 mph interval. But every entrance ramp if its a long one. I dont care about feeling the speed, got over that when I was SCCA racing. I do it as its good for the powertrain and I love the sound of the accessory gm exhaust. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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Techn9cian805 The BEAST Drives: '16 2SS, '89 Wife Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	almost everyday. more often then not its just small sprints from 5-45 mph in the city, and the occasional onramp pull. __________________ Scarlet: 3/3/16: 2SS Red Hot, M6, Instagram: @luis_what_it_is

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Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Everytime I drive it, only 170 miles so far __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

04-27-2016, 07:02 AM	#3
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Very seldom on the street. Usually only when I'm at the track.

04-27-2016, 08:01 AM	#5
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,558	Make sure engine is fully warmed before you floor it. Otherwise you are putting a lot of stress on parts that are not mating optimally.

04-27-2016, 09:01 AM	#6
ticner58 Drives: 16 RS 2LT 2.0T, 11 HHR, 08 Enclave Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N. Indiana Posts: 57	Every time I get on the interstate. Total disappointment when somebody is on the ramp ahead of me and I only have the 2.0T. It's amazing how quick it gets up to speed or close to speed, . It's great being in a rural area. The V6 & V8 would probably scare the s--- out of me!

04-27-2016, 10:56 AM	#7
Goobaba Drives: 2016 V6 RS Manual Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ATL Posts: 109	There are a couple of spots on my daily commute where I can have some fun. I usually just pull hard until 4-5k rpm, I mean top of 2nd gear is already 65 mph so not much room to do it legally.

04-27-2016, 12:20 PM	#8
Gambina Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Posts: 82	I hit the canyons in So Cal and i go all out.

04-27-2016, 02:21 PM	#11
terri_Lovehands Drives: 2016 1LT RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 159	unfortunately for my MPGs a lot, I do it just because i love the feeling of being pushed back in my seat and especially the exhuast!

04-27-2016, 02:34 PM	#14
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,850	I tend to floor it a lot when I'm in front at a light that's just turned green. I'll then ease off when I hit the posted speed limit. Most roads around here are 45 mph or higher, so it's enough to have a few seconds of fun. My 5th gen SS looks, sounds, and feels fast, but the reality is it isn't a very quick car since I am keeping the powertrain stock while it has a warranty. Part of me prefers having a slightly slow car that feels fun than an insanely fast car the feels numb. However, when I occasionally find the ricer with a turbo on the highway who can keep pace with me as I race my way onto the onramp, part of me dies inside. A couple weeks ago, I was driving in front of a VW turbo hatch that basically was as quick from 0-60 as my car. But at least we were probably both averaging a similar crappy MPG at that specific moment in time, lol. Turbos only give you good MPG if you're a light footed driver, and I prefer the loud metallic roar of a v8.

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