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Joey316g · 10-15-2016, 06:28 PM

Mine makes the low speed chatter but that's definitely gear slap in the trans.. The problem I have is the car has 12000 miles and the clutch still smells if I peddle it just a tiny bit. I also feel like the clutch is engaging higher and higher on the peddle. I'm disgusted with this car already.. I don't even want to take it to the dealer because I know I'm gonna get aggravated. Is this clutch in the 1LE the same as the LS7 clutch a lot of the Vette guys prefer? I've searched but can't confirm it. It's a shame because I love this car but the clutch is making it a miserable driving experience.

Centerforce_Clutches · 10-18-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey316g

Mine makes the low speed chatter but that's definitely gear slap in the trans.. The problem I have is the car has 12000 miles and the clutch still smells if I peddle it just a tiny bit. I also feel like the clutch is engaging higher and higher on the peddle. I'm disgusted with this car already.. I don't even want to take it to the dealer because I know I'm gonna get aggravated. Is this clutch in the 1LE the same as the LS7 clutch a lot of the Vette guys prefer? I've searched but can't confirm it. It's a shame because I love this car but the clutch is making it a miserable driving experience.

We would recommend looking at other options besides the LS7 clutch for an upgrade. It has a separate list of complaints, especially when used in performance applications.

rfopt · 10-20-2016, 09:40 PM

I get the clutch chatter as well. I'm at just under 16K miles. I can't remember when I first noticed this, however, it probably was at least 6k miles ago. The problem is more noticeable the less you slip the clutch and the more of a load there is on take off.

GPFAZ · 10-21-2016, 03:14 AM

Mine chatters too at low rpm but I'm kind of used to the chatter and drive line clunk as I've owned 4th gen f-body's,c5's,gtos and 03/04 Cobras and they all seem to clunk and chatter .. In my opinion it's always been more noticeable on performance cars with the independent rears

Thor142 · 10-21-2016, 10:12 AM

I absolutely HATE the clutch chatter when DD this car. However at the track I have zero complaints about the drive line. Since that's what I got it for I deal with the chatter and just b1tch about it the rest of the time...

CrystalRedTintcoat · 10-22-2016, 06:26 PM

As designed. No fix intended!

Seriously, this is a performance clutch. It's not a Honda or Toyota.

I blew up my clutch and replaced it with a Monster Race Clutch which chatters even MORE. Here are a couple things I learned from our brethren on this forum:

1. Don't idle or sit in traffic with your clutch depressed. Results in excess wear of the throw-out bearing.

2. Don't rev and dump the clutch. Rev to 1K and have your clutch fully out so that you're accelerating with only Torque - no clutch.

3. Keep Dot 4 fluid in your brake/clutch line or separate the two and use Dot 4. Whichever path you take keep the fluid CLEAN. I went with a Wildwood large reservoir and a Tick bleeder line.

Joey316g · 10-22-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Centerforce_Clutches

We would recommend looking at other options besides the LS7 clutch for an upgrade. It has a separate list of complaints, especially when used in performance applications.

Well what do you guys recommend.. car is my daily

CrystalRedTintcoat · 10-24-2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey316g

Well what do you guys recommend.. car is my daily

Honestly. Over time you'll eliminate the chatter by learning to drive differently. Trust yourself. You don't need a new clutch.

Quicksilver2SS · 02-23-2020, 11:23 AM

Bringing up an old thread here, my stock clutch with 23000 miles is chattering only when hot, and especially after a good session of being stuck in traffic.

Stone cold it's flawless, takes a solid hour of driving to have clutch chatter.

BAH2SS · 02-28-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver2SS

Bringing up an old thread here, my stock clutch with 23000 miles is chattering only when hot, and especially after a good session of being stuck in traffic.

Stone cold it's flawless, takes a solid hour of driving to have clutch chatter.

live with it until it starts slipping. then change the whole thing.

10-15-2016, 06:28 PM	#71
Joey316g Too many cars Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: May 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	Mine makes the low speed chatter but that's definitely gear slap in the trans.. The problem I have is the car has 12000 miles and the clutch still smells if I peddle it just a tiny bit. I also feel like the clutch is engaging higher and higher on the peddle. I'm disgusted with this car already.. I don't even want to take it to the dealer because I know I'm gonna get aggravated. Is this clutch in the 1LE the same as the LS7 clutch a lot of the Vette guys prefer? I've searched but can't confirm it. It's a shame because I love this car but the clutch is making it a miserable driving experience. __________________ 2015 2SS/ Summit White RS 1LE NPP NAV Recaros I got a big ass garage and I'm not afraid to use it.

10-21-2016, 10:12 AM	#75
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	I absolutely HATE the clutch chatter when DD this car. However at the track I have zero complaints about the drive line. Since that's what I got it for I deal with the chatter and just b1tch about it the rest of the time... __________________

10-22-2016, 06:26 PM	#76
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	As designed. No fix intended! Seriously, this is a performance clutch. It's not a Honda or Toyota. I blew up my clutch and replaced it with a Monster Race Clutch which chatters even MORE. Here are a couple things I learned from our brethren on this forum: 1. Don't idle or sit in traffic with your clutch depressed. Results in excess wear of the throw-out bearing. 2. Don't rev and dump the clutch. Rev to 1K and have your clutch fully out so that you're accelerating with only Torque - no clutch. 3. Keep Dot 4 fluid in your brake/clutch line or separate the two and use Dot 4. Whichever path you take keep the fluid CLEAN. I went with a Wildwood large reservoir and a Tick bleeder line. Last edited by CrystalRedTintcoat; 10-24-2016 at 12:43 AM.

02-23-2020, 11:23 AM	#79
Quicksilver2SS Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 227	Bringing up an old thread here, my stock clutch with 23000 miles is chattering only when hot, and especially after a good session of being stuck in traffic. Stone cold it's flawless, takes a solid hour of driving to have clutch chatter. __________________ Taylor 409's, BF Comp 2's, Z26 pads, Hurst billet shifter

10-20-2016, 09:40 PM	#73
rfopt Drives: 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 147	I get the clutch chatter as well. I'm at just under 16K miles. I can't remember when I first noticed this, however, it probably was at least 6k miles ago. The problem is more noticeable the less you slip the clutch and the more of a load there is on take off.

10-21-2016, 03:14 AM	#74
GPFAZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1ss 1le Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 8	Mine chatters too at low rpm but I'm kind of used to the chatter and drive line clunk as I've owned 4th gen f-body's,c5's,gtos and 03/04 Cobras and they all seem to clunk and chatter .. In my opinion it's always been more noticeable on performance cars with the independent rears