thats exactly what i do too
warming up
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Irvine CA
Originally Posted by glennhl
Slow warm-ups and cool-downs are good for a car. I'd be happy to buy a used vehicle from you. However, you are probably being conservative, but you are also being very easy on your engine!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
Originally Posted by SASprof
thanks glenn and all who posted. yeah, compared to others, my warm-up technique is way conservative. a little surprised. i stomp on my vette every chance i get, all the way to redline, but only after oil temp hits 200F.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
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Originally Posted by mau
Start it and drive it. Don't hammer it unless oil temp is around 180 or higher.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Irvine CA
Originally Posted by Whiterock1
I always wait until full temp, 190 ~, for water because by then every other fluid will be at op temp, as well. What's the hurry?
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Turn key. Drive hard.
What key?
Originally Posted by lager99
Sorry...sold the C6. 
I try not to hammer it until the oil temp. gets to about 180.
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