about to hit 1500 miles, now what?

zl1_fan · 10-15-2019, 09:58 PM

So I'm about to hit 1500 miles, breakin was difficult but I'm almost done with it, finally! I will change the oil and rear diff at 1500. Then I'd like to open her up.

Should I do some hard pulls, gradually getting the RPM's up pull after pull?
Should I just hit it and go as hard as I can through the gears?

What do you all think?

Alain · 10-15-2019, 10:02 PM

Drive it hard, you just spent 1500 miles easing into the motor. No need to keep doing it.

Scottyz · 10-16-2019, 05:47 AM

I was opening mine up on the day I picked it up. I picked it up and my sales lady and I took it to fill it with fuel. This way I knew I was getting good stuff in the tank.
The third street I turned on the car was sideways for about a block. She was basically screaming and laughing.
My car maybe uses a half litre in about 3000 miles. If that. And it does get driven pretty hard.
I would say start romping on it. Like immediately.

Markoz28 · 10-16-2019, 07:15 AM

Punch it!

avalonandl · 10-16-2019, 07:37 AM

But warm the oil up first!!!!

PROMETHEUS · 10-16-2019, 08:49 AM

Warp 8, engage!

Crushed 1LE · 10-16-2019, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avalonandl

But warm the oil up first!!!!

I agree. Bring up the oil temperature gauge on the DIC, and wait until the needle moves to the right.

mblum · 10-16-2019, 10:54 AM

1. Get a new set of rear tires on order.
2. Make sure engine is up to temp.
3. Let her eat.

unavailablezl1 · 10-16-2019, 11:29 AM

1st as said, warm oil
2nd, get to a standing stop
3rd, put it in 1st gear
4th, rev to 2100rpm
5th, pop the clutch
6th, floor it and smoke the tires
7th, hold on to your ass
8th, then you will get a shit eatin grin.....

Repeat,,....

zl1_fan · 10-16-2019, 07:35 PM

Yeah, I hear ya. I've been patiently waiting for the break-in period to be over, I have not babied her but I also have not gone WOT. It's an A10 so no "dumping the clutch" but I plan on having just as much fun!

unavailablezl1 · 10-16-2019, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zl1_fan

Yeah, I hear ya. I've been patiently waiting for the break-in period to be over, I have not babied her but I also have not gone WOT. It's an A10 so no "dumping the clutch" but I plan on having just as much fun!

Oops, I read your post, but didn't notice the A10. I know I am loving the A10 in my truck.

Gunkk · 10-16-2019, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zl1_fan

So I'm about to hit 1500 miles, breakin was difficult but I'm almost done with it, finally! I will change the oil and rear diff at 1500. Then I'd like to open her up.

Should I do some hard pulls, gradually getting the RPM's up pull after pull?
Should I just hit it and go as hard as I can through the gears?

What do you all think?

Drive it like you stole it!

Chutzpah · 10-16-2019, 08:50 PM

Have some fun, these cars are built for it.

Just turned 1500 too... and loving it.

10-15-2019, 09:58 PM	#1
zl1_fan Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 (A10, crush) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 108	about to hit 1500 miles, now what? So I'm about to hit 1500 miles, breakin was difficult but I'm almost done with it, finally! I will change the oil and rear diff at 1500. Then I'd like to open her up. Should I do some hard pulls, gradually getting the RPM's up pull after pull? Should I just hit it and go as hard as I can through the gears? What do you all think? __________________ 2020 Camaro ZL1 Crush A10 2003 Corvette Z06 (sold for ZL1)

10-15-2019, 10:02 PM	#2
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Drive it hard, you just spent 1500 miles easing into the motor. No need to keep doing it. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

10-16-2019, 07:37 AM	#5
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	But warm the oil up first!!!! __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

10-16-2019, 10:54 AM	#8
mblum Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 100	1. Get a new set of rear tires on order. 2. Make sure engine is up to temp. 3. Let her eat. __________________ 2017 Garnet Red ZL1 A10 Other Rides, 97 Trans Am, 72 Chevelle

10-16-2019, 11:29 AM	#9
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	1st as said, warm oil 2nd, get to a standing stop 3rd, put it in 1st gear 4th, rev to 2100rpm 5th, pop the clutch 6th, floor it and smoke the tires 7th, hold on to your ass 8th, then you will get a shit eatin grin..... Repeat,,.... __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

10-16-2019, 05:47 AM	#3
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	I was opening mine up on the day I picked it up. I picked it up and my sales lady and I took it to fill it with fuel. This way I knew I was getting good stuff in the tank. The third street I turned on the car was sideways for about a block. She was basically screaming and laughing. My car maybe uses a half litre in about 3000 miles. If that. And it does get driven pretty hard. I would say start romping on it. Like immediately.

10-16-2019, 07:15 AM	#4
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	Punch it!

10-16-2019, 08:49 AM	#6
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Warp 8, engage!

10-16-2019, 07:35 PM	#10
zl1_fan Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 (A10, crush) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 108	Yeah, I hear ya. I've been patiently waiting for the break-in period to be over, I have not babied her but I also have not gone WOT. It's an A10 so no "dumping the clutch" but I plan on having just as much fun! __________________ 2020 Camaro ZL1 Crush A10 2003 Corvette Z06 (sold for ZL1)

10-16-2019, 08:50 PM	#13
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	Have some fun, these cars are built for it. Just turned 1500 too... and loving it.

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