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msqr · 08-24-2009, 01:17 AM

Hello,

I was wondering how the Camaro V8 clutch pedal feel compares to cars like the Mustang GT (heavy imo) and the Civic? Thanks!

firstmate · 08-24-2009, 06:59 AM

I hope this doesn't show up twice. I typed everything but my reply didn't show up...

I have driven a manual for over 20 years, and the clutch pedal on my Camaro is much "softer", "springier" than any of the others I have had. I traded in an Infiniti G35 coupe and that pedal was much stiffer than the one in my new Camaro. The gear also engages quicker than it did in any of my others.

I have only driven a Mustang once on a test drive in 1999, and I couldn't get it back in the dealers lot fast enough, I hated it. I bought a TA instead. I have never driven a Civic auto or stick.

Hope this gives you a bit of info that you were looking for, this is all I have for comparisons.

Dan3 · 08-24-2009, 08:36 AM

The clutch in the Camaro is a lot softer to push than the '09 Stangs, but has a very small engagement area (I'm sure thats the wrong term, but w/e). Seems to be stiffer than a Civic, but I've only ever driven an '03 Civic, and that was only once for a very short drive.

Seawolf · 08-24-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstmate

I have driven a manual for over 20 years, and the clutch pedal on my Camaro is much "softer", "springier" than any of the others I have had.

I agree with firstmate. The Camaro's clutch peddle definitely feels "springy". I can't compare it to the Mustang or Civic (never driven either), but I had a 2007 Subaru Impreza STI before the Camaro and the Camaro's clutch is much "springier" than the STI's. Also, not really what you asked about but I'll throw it in anyway, I think it's worth noting that the actual shifting isn't as much of a workout as I've seen others on here say. I actually think it requires less force from the arm than my STI.

CloudXTC · 08-24-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Seawolf

I agree with firstmate. The Camaro's clutch peddle definitely feels "springy". I can't compare it to the Mustang or Civic (never driven either), but I had a 2007 Subaru Impreza STI before the Camaro and the Camaro's clutch is much "springier" than the STI's. Also, not really what you asked about but I'll throw it in anyway, I think it's worth noting that the actual shifting isn't as much of a workout as I've seen others on here say. I actually think it requires less force from the arm than my STI.

ive seen ppl shifting away in youtube videos... but when i test drove it wasnt as pronouced as i seen in the video... i guess its all preception and excitement...

*radz28* · 08-24-2009, 09:16 AM

It seemed to me that the engagement area was narrow (like was already said) and that it felt pretty soft too (like was also said). I can say that it is softer than the OEM clutch in my 4Runner and it's softer than OEM clutches in Mustangs from the last generation. I can't tell you how it feels on the street though :(

msqr · 08-24-2009, 09:42 AM

Thanks guys for the help so far! I guess nothing beats driving one first hand. I've only had the chance to test out an auto SS. I'm interested to hear everyone else's opinions...

Phoenix328 · 08-24-2009, 10:11 AM

well i drive a 08 civic si and the clutch is light in my opinion, but havent drove a manual ss yet.

Cam Crazy · 08-25-2009, 04:53 PM

I've not driven a manual shift in years. So when I got my 2LT/RS 6 sp manual, I embarrased(sp?) myself a couple of times stalling out. My friend, who drives a manual shift camry, drove my car and said the clutch is extremely soft, but highly responsive.

Hanzo · 08-25-2009, 04:59 PM

I had an '03 Mustang and the SS is definitely softer and smoother. I also don't miss the wheel hop when taking off in 1st when hitting a bump with the solid rear axle in the Stang. My wife used to tell me I didn't know how to drive. She wouldn't listen to me.

jdanza · 08-25-2009, 04:59 PM

I have my Camaro 3 days, still getting used to the clutch. Totally different from my Mustang GT . Much lighter with less feel , grabs quicker and at a higher pedal point. Will take some time to adjust from a mechanical to a hydrolic (sp) clutch

waited2long · 08-25-2009, 06:10 PM

Agree with all of the above when comparing to our 2004 GTO. Much softer, more "spring" and less forgiving.

kmkelly · 06-19-2010, 11:14 AM

my 2010 camaro only has 3600 miles and the cltuch had on play. took it to the dealer and there is a service bulliten on the camaro. the bolts that hold the pressure plate need to be replaced. also there are problems with the pressure plate there is a new bulliten. I had hard time shifting into gear. also my camaro has a oil consumption problem 1 qt. of oil per 1000 miles. my tail pipes are full of oil and gm said this is ok. they claim that it is ok to use one half qt. per 1000 miles this a crook of bull they refuse to do a compression test. had the same problem with my 2006 vette.

Seca Turbo · 06-19-2010, 11:47 AM

The ? after feel is a good discription. There is no feel. It is very hard to determine engagement, seams to vary).

Also, the notch or physical detent I feel from 1st to 2nd makes it impossible to speed shift like I used to do in my CRX.

If any kits for the clutch come out hope someone posts it.

Synergy Green V6

08-24-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
msqr Drives: - Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 45	Camaro Clutch Pedal Feel? Hello, I was wondering how the Camaro V8 clutch pedal feel compares to cars like the Mustang GT (heavy imo) and the Civic? Thanks!

08-24-2009, 06:59 AM	#2
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	I hope this doesn't show up twice. I typed everything but my reply didn't show up... I have driven a manual for over 20 years, and the clutch pedal on my Camaro is much "softer", "springier" than any of the others I have had. I traded in an Infiniti G35 coupe and that pedal was much stiffer than the one in my new Camaro. The gear also engages quicker than it did in any of my others. I have only driven a Mustang once on a test drive in 1999, and I couldn't get it back in the dealers lot fast enough, I hated it. I bought a TA instead. I have never driven a Civic auto or stick. Hope this gives you a bit of info that you were looking for, this is all I have for comparisons. __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

08-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#3
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	The clutch in the Camaro is a lot softer to push than the '09 Stangs, but has a very small engagement area (I'm sure thats the wrong term, but w/e). Seems to be stiffer than a Civic, but I've only ever driven an '03 Civic, and that was only once for a very short drive. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

08-24-2009, 09:16 AM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	It seemed to me that the engagement area was narrow (like was already said) and that it felt pretty soft too (like was also said). I can say that it is softer than the OEM clutch in my 4Runner and it's softer than OEM clutches in Mustangs from the last generation. I can't tell you how it feels on the street though :( __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-25-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
jdanza Drives: 2010 2SS/RS VR-BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast Fl Posts: 392	I have my Camaro 3 days, still getting used to the clutch. Totally different from my Mustang GT . Much lighter with less feel , grabs quicker and at a higher pedal point. Will take some time to adjust from a mechanical to a hydrolic (sp) clutch __________________ 2010 2SS/RS VICTORY RED / BLACK LEATHER - 6 SPEED M TRANS 6000 = Delivered To Customer-8/22/2009

08-24-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
msqr Drives: - Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 45	Thanks guys for the help so far! I guess nothing beats driving one first hand. I've only had the chance to test out an auto SS. I'm interested to hear everyone else's opinions...

08-24-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	well i drive a 08 civic si and the clutch is light in my opinion, but havent drove a manual ss yet.

08-25-2009, 04:53 PM	#9
Cam Crazy Drives: 2010 2LT RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 14 View My Garage	I've not driven a manual shift in years. So when I got my 2LT/RS 6 sp manual, I embarrased(sp?) myself a couple of times stalling out. My friend, who drives a manual shift camry, drove my car and said the clutch is extremely soft, but highly responsive.

08-25-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 161 View My Garage	I had an '03 Mustang and the SS is definitely softer and smoother. I also don't miss the wheel hop when taking off in 1st when hitting a bump with the solid rear axle in the Stang. My wife used to tell me I didn't know how to drive. She wouldn't listen to me.

08-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#12
waited2long Drives: 2008 Sierra 2500 Duramax Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 17	Agree with all of the above when comparing to our 2004 GTO. Much softer, more "spring" and less forgiving.

06-19-2010, 11:14 AM	#13
kmkelly Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 2	my 2010 camaro only has 3600 miles and the cltuch had on play. took it to the dealer and there is a service bulliten on the camaro. the bolts that hold the pressure plate need to be replaced. also there are problems with the pressure plate there is a new bulliten. I had hard time shifting into gear. also my camaro has a oil consumption problem 1 qt. of oil per 1000 miles. my tail pipes are full of oil and gm said this is ok. they claim that it is ok to use one half qt. per 1000 miles this a crook of bull they refuse to do a compression test. had the same problem with my 2006 vette.

06-19-2010, 11:47 AM	#14
Seca Turbo Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Edition Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Lake, MN Posts: 57 View My Garage	Camaro Clutch Pedal Feel? The ? after feel is a good discription. There is no feel. It is very hard to determine engagement, seams to vary). Also, the notch or physical detent I feel from 1st to 2nd makes it impossible to speed shift like I used to do in my CRX. If any kits for the clutch come out hope someone posts it. Synergy Green V6

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