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Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
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Drive it like it's stolen. And enjoy. 
Really, take care of your Vette, but these cars are made for speed. Why buy a Vette if you never could go fast? You'll be surprised how fast you go without even pushing it.
Really, take care of your Vette, but these cars are made for speed. Why buy a Vette if you never could go fast? You'll be surprised how fast you go without even pushing it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Norman OK
Was told at the factory to break it in like I'll be driving it. While I avoided full throttle and high rpm acceleration, I wasn't afraid to get into it a bit. With 1200 miles on the clock now, I feel free to use it like it's intended to be used. One caveat - running up through the gears gets you north of 100mph real fast 
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From: North Fork,Lawn Guyland New York
Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
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From: Witness Protection Program Somewhere, USA
Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
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Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
The coupe didn't mind it one bit so I put her away wet.
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Originally Posted by tiger33
Had it up to 145 yesterday. Holy Cow when the auto shifted to top gear at about 110, I think- was just watching the road, it felt like afterburners were lit. Scared the poop out of me.
The coupe didn't mind it one bit so I put her away wet.
The coupe didn't mind it one bit so I put her away wet.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
Anyway, the car is designed for full on blastoffs after it's broken in.(maybe even before it's broken in) The more you do, the faster your tire and gas money gets spent. And, sure you'll wear the car out sooner, but how long do you expect to keep the car?
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Originally Posted by tiger33
Had it up to 145 yesterday. Holy Cow when the auto shifted to top gear at about 110, I think- was just watching the road, it felt like afterburners were lit. Scared the poop out of me.
The coupe didn't mind it one bit so I put her away wet.
The coupe didn't mind it one bit so I put her away wet.
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From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
"Mr Scott? I need full power NOW!"
"But Captain..., she's gotta' have 500 miles on er'." "I'm aware of that Mr Scott, I said full power NOW!"
"But Captain..., she's gotta' have 500 miles on er'." "I'm aware of that Mr Scott, I said full power NOW!"
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Originally Posted by jazzlove
"Mr Scott? I need full power NOW!"
"But Captain..., she's gotta' have 500 miles on er'." "I'm aware of that Mr Scott, I said full power NOW!"
"But Captain..., she's gotta' have 500 miles on er'." "I'm aware of that Mr Scott, I said full power NOW!"
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Originally Posted by philipkim
Okay,
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
So ive been told that 500 miles is the break in period. But after 500, how often am i allowed to really push the vette? Should I be conservative? Does it hurt the vette?
