how to take care of an ls1?
11-13-2006, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickstock98t/a
yes i baby my car. so can you guys give me tips as far as driving?
so far ive heard this:
1. once you start your car you should drive atleast 10 minutes/10 miles before you turn her off and before you start her up again you should wait 10 minutes.
2. try not to idle as much as possible.
3. never leave the car running while on [P] (park)
4. when at a stop light stay on {n} ( i also heard that leaving it on [N] is bad.)
thats all ive gathered. what do u guys have to say about this? and if you can add more tips, please do. it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!
also: when for example sayn asking directions, waiting for friend to get in car or stopping really quick. is it better to turn it off? leave on park? neutral? or what?
thanks
so far ive heard this:
1. once you start your car you should drive atleast 10 minutes/10 miles before you turn her off and before you start her up again you should wait 10 minutes.
2. try not to idle as much as possible.
3. never leave the car running while on [P] (park)
4. when at a stop light stay on {n} ( i also heard that leaving it on [N] is bad.)
thats all ive gathered. what do u guys have to say about this? and if you can add more tips, please do. it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!
also: when for example sayn asking directions, waiting for friend to get in car or stopping really quick. is it better to turn it off? leave on park? neutral? or what?
thanks
A) playing a joke on you, or
B) is a homosexual.
Either way, if I were you, I'd hit that dumbass with a shovel. Now, where the hell's the smilie for that....., oh yeah
11-14-2006, 07:15 AM
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Because the above posts are right, I have one thing to add. Unless you are pulling a trailer up or down a steep grade, put your shifter in the OD position when you start and don't touch it untill you park or need to back up!!!!!!
The rest has been well covered.
The rest has been well covered.
11-14-2006, 07:26 AM
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wow.... i cant believe all that stuff. i wonder if the person was tryin to give you general info or if they were talkin about FBodies. all i know is if you treat these cars like that... the car isnt gonna like you very much. and its probably gonna run away to a home where it would be used for its purpose. thats like having a big *** truck with a million suspension upgrades... but you keep it on smooth terrain... no need man... no need
11-14-2006, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by KENS_SS_4
Because the above posts are right, I have one thing to add. Unless you are pulling a trailer up or down a steep grade, put your shifter in the OD position when you start and don't touch it untill you park or need to back up!!!!!!
The rest has been well covered.
The rest has been well covered.
1. Who in their right mind is going to use an Fbody to tow a trailer with?
2. When racing it is less damaging and allows for faster gearbox reactions if you use D/3rd.
11-14-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
2. When racing it is less damaging and allows for faster gearbox reactions if you use D/3rd.
My vote goes for OD.
11-14-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Depending on which trans builder you speak with, this is up for debate. I've heard the arguements on both sides, and at this point, I've decided to leave it in OD. In 3rd, fluid is also being sent to engage the overrun clutch and reducing line pressure on the WOT 2-3 upshift, possibily causing slippage. I think this is why some people see higher shift rpms when running it in 3rd, because of the slippage on the 2-3 shift.
My vote goes for OD.
My vote goes for OD.
Although from personal experiance, the tranny is far more responsive when in D compared to OD, plus if you are running some decent twisties you don't want it shifting into OD every time you ease up on the throttle pedal.
11-14-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
Not true.
1. Who in their right mind is going to use an Fbody to tow a trailer with?
1. Who in their right mind is going to use an Fbody to tow a trailer with?
To the original poster, its like any other car. Drive it how it is meant to be driven: truck-towing, van-hauling, economy car-saving gas, performance car-
Just don't be hard on it until it is warmed up which others have said, and keep up with general maintenance.-Mike
11-14-2006, 06:29 PM
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Manuals were cool when I was in high school. These days I wouldn't want anyting but an auto.
I live next to one of the biggest cities in the US with all the nasty traffic you could imagine, in a part of the country where the only hill you're gonna see is a grassed over landfill. And forget about twisty roads. So yeah, for me A4>M6 all day, any day, any car.
I live next to one of the biggest cities in the US with all the nasty traffic you could imagine, in a part of the country where the only hill you're gonna see is a grassed over landfill. And forget about twisty roads. So yeah, for me A4>M6 all day, any day, any car.
11-15-2006, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MjMaro
Chat with BitViper on that one
Besides I don't think the Fbody is rated for towing at all.
