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PsychoDRAMA · 04-22-2012, 10:06 AM

I first notificed this last night, just took it for a spin just a min ago and still hear it :( I dont know if its because Im listening for it but it seems abit louder today. Its really noticeable in first and reverse(not as bad as 1st). I only have 800 km, is this normal or should I be concerned...though I already am :(

CamaroKid300 · 04-22-2012, 11:17 AM

If you are in 1st gear or really any gear under load and press the clutch in and hear a "rattle" that is normal. It's drivetrain slack.

Rage · 04-22-2012, 11:19 AM

+1.... slack. Takes some getting used to.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 04-22-2012, 11:20 AM

Ya I hear it all the time. For some reason the throttle body I just put on helped it. It still happens but it's not as noticeable now. I think the added low end tourqe may have slightly altered how I drive at low speeds.

RJNavarrete · 04-22-2012, 11:22 AM

I hate that drivetrain slack. That, plus squeaky brakes makes me feel like I'm driving a thirty year old car :/

PsychoDRAMA · 04-22-2012, 11:35 AM

ok whew...so this is normal? Ive never owned an auto in my life, always MT and never experienced "rattle" like this. Pretty loud lol :( I feel like I should take it in anyway, Im so nervous it may something else...it just very unsettling. I forgot to mention it wasnt there the 1st 750 km(or a hell of alot less noticeable), just seemed to come out of nowhere

Rage · 04-22-2012, 11:51 AM

Auto? Huh.... Never had experience with the auto, but the drivetrain slack should be the same. Just keep ur foot on the gas, and try to avoid quickly letting ur foot off the gas. Unfortunate downside to a IRS rear....

PsychoDRAMA · 04-22-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Auto? Huh.... Never had experience with the auto, but the drivetrain slack should be the same. Just keep ur foot on the gas, and try to avoid quickly letting ur foot off the gas. Unfortunate downside to a IRS rear....

oops sorry its MT, I meant Ive driven manual my whole life and never experienced this, which is why Im freaking lol :(

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-22-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

+1.... slack. Takes some getting used to.

Tell me about it....I almost "$h!t a brick" the first time that happened in mine...

Stealthpanda · 04-22-2012, 04:39 PM

Even us V6 M6 guys? Always swore I heard a wierd rattle... never paid much attention to it because it didnt happen all the time. Oo

*mlee* · 04-22-2012, 04:44 PM

Hmmm nice to know...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-22-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthpanda

Even us V6 M6 guys? Always swore I heard a wierd rattle... never paid much attention to it because it didnt happen all the time. Oo

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Hmmm nice to know...

The rattle in mine sounds like it's coming from the back end...it occurs after I've reengaged the clutch at a low speed in a low gear, like 1 or 2. If I don't give it gas as the clutch grabs...I can hear a mechanical clacking underneath and behind me.

HumanWiki · 04-23-2012, 10:03 AM

Normal driveline clunk is normal..

You should hear it after you've replaced all the bushings with aftermarket stuff.. Then you really hear the stuff moving around.. I've gotten to the point of being able to set up a percussion section with my drive line by modulating the clutch and gas at the right times.

04-22-2012, 10:06 AM	#1
PsychoDRAMA Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Windsor Ont Posts: 85	Odd clutch rattle? I first notificed this last night, just took it for a spin just a min ago and still hear it :( I dont know if its because Im listening for it but it seems abit louder today. Its really noticeable in first and reverse(not as bad as 1st). I only have 800 km, is this normal or should I be concerned...though I already am :(

04-22-2012, 11:17 AM	#2
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	If you are in 1st gear or really any gear under load and press the clutch in and hear a "rattle" that is normal. It's drivetrain slack. __________________ Stock...For Now.

04-22-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	+1.... slack. Takes some getting used to. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

04-22-2012, 11:20 AM	#4
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Ya I hear it all the time. For some reason the throttle body I just put on helped it. It still happens but it's not as noticeable now. I think the added low end tourqe may have slightly altered how I drive at low speeds. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

04-22-2012, 11:22 AM	#5
RJNavarrete kingjeezy™ Drives: 2011 SS/RS in Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arvin, CA Posts: 227 View My Garage	I hate that drivetrain slack. That, plus squeaky brakes makes me feel like I'm driving a thirty year old car :/ __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 purchased 02.19.2011 Cyber Grey Metallic \| Black Leather \| 6-Speed Manual w/Hurst Shifter

04-22-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
PsychoDRAMA Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Windsor Ont Posts: 85	ok whew...so this is normal? Ive never owned an auto in my life, always MT and never experienced "rattle" like this. Pretty loud lol :( I feel like I should take it in anyway, Im so nervous it may something else...it just very unsettling. I forgot to mention it wasnt there the 1st 750 km(or a hell of alot less noticeable), just seemed to come out of nowhere

04-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#7
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Auto? Huh.... Never had experience with the auto, but the drivetrain slack should be the same. Just keep ur foot on the gas, and try to avoid quickly letting ur foot off the gas. Unfortunate downside to a IRS rear.... __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

04-22-2012, 04:39 PM	#10
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	Even us V6 M6 guys? Always swore I heard a wierd rattle... never paid much attention to it because it didnt happen all the time. Oo

04-22-2012, 04:44 PM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Hmmm nice to know... __________________

04-23-2012, 10:03 AM	#13
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	Normal driveline clunk is normal.. You should hear it after you've replaced all the bushings with aftermarket stuff.. Then you really hear the stuff moving around.. I've gotten to the point of being able to set up a percussion section with my drive line by modulating the clutch and gas at the right times.