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yellow1 · 07-06-2009, 10:50 PM

got in in first gear, at like 1500 rpms or something, like when pulling up to a stop sign, put the clutch in and it makes a big clunking noise.

guy at the dealership that washed it said everyone he has drove has been like that. wtf, my challenger never did that.

Rogue Leader · 07-06-2009, 11:03 PM

my 99 TA and 00 Vette did that, don't know why, but I'm used to it....

2KZ28_For_Now · 07-06-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

got in in first gear, at like 1500 rpms or something, like when pulling up to a stop sign, put the clutch in and it makes a big clunking noise.

guy at the dealership that washed it said everyone he has drove has been like that. wtf, my challenger never did that.

I believe almost all the TR trannies have that characteristic to them. It's normal.

It may have something to do with performance and quicker, more solid shifts for enthusiasts that appreciate such things.

yellow1 · 07-07-2009, 03:47 PM

hmm.. ok

Koolwip · 07-07-2009, 03:59 PM

I have not even noticed on mine - of course - I only have 150 miles on my car.

gtjacket · 07-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Mine does it also, but I am not worried about it. It does make you feel like the transmission is about to fall out of it though. Not to jack this thread, but when you guys are in idle at a stop in the LS3 M6, does your car have a bit of a shake to it? I am guessing this is just the V-8 rumbling and is normal. The tachometer also jumps just a bit.

Foster26 · 07-07-2009, 04:02 PM

mine does this too. I started a thread about it yesterday and many peope said it was normal.

Foster26 · 07-07-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gtjacket

Mine does it also, but I am not worried about it. It does make you feel like the transmission is about to fall out of it though. Not to jack this thread, but when you guys are in idle at a stop in the LS3 M6, does your car have a bit of a shake to it? I am guessing this is just the V-8 rumbling and is normal. The tachometer also jumps just a bit.

yes, mine has a little shake to it as well. I suspect it's becuase of the relatively large cam it has. I actually like it, makes me feel like I have a hot rod. Oh wait... I do have a hot rod!

Lucky SOB · 07-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtjacket

Not to jack this thread, but when you guys are in idle at a stop in the LS3 M6, does your car have a bit of a shake to it? I am guessing this is just the V-8 rumbling and is normal. The tachometer also jumps just a bit.

Mine does this also. RPMs seem to jump or fall 100 or so. I don't think it's the cam. It would be consistent if it was the cam.

Mine also makes the clunking sound, nothing to worry about, I've felt/heard this on several cars.

Koolwip · 07-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Mine does it as well - seems like a miss, but I think it is just the nature of the engine.

96rss/ls6 · 07-07-2009, 04:41 PM

It will be much less if you find the right spot to push in the clutch. If the car is pulling, or if it is holding back when you push it in , the result is this clunk and jerk. But once you get used to the rpm and when you should push it in , it will barely do this if any at all. I can drive it without this happening at all, but my wife gets in the car and drives and it sounds like the driveshaft is slapping the bottom of the car every time she pulls up to stop. Hope this helps!

NAHURRY · 07-07-2009, 04:48 PM

^^ hey 96, that car is beatiful, cant wait to see it in person.

BTW, who done your tint?

WYcamaro · 07-07-2009, 04:48 PM

That's just the sound of fear, from the cars around you. You'll get used to it.

96rss/ls6 · 07-07-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by in a hurry

^^ hey 96, that car is beatiful, cant wait to see it in person.

Thanks man , we are going to be at the texas roadhouse in taylors on saturday. They are having a cruise in. We should have 3 camaro's there.

07-06-2009, 10:50 PM	#1
yellow1 Drives: 1SS 6 SPD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MN Posts: 127	why does it make such a clunky noise when putting the clutch in got in in first gear, at like 1500 rpms or something, like when pulling up to a stop sign, put the clutch in and it makes a big clunking noise. guy at the dealership that washed it said everyone he has drove has been like that. wtf, my challenger never did that.

07-06-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
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07-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
Koolwip Steve & Stefani Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 262 View My Garage	I have not even noticed on mine - of course - I only have 150 miles on my car. __________________

07-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	Mine does it also, but I am not worried about it. It does make you feel like the transmission is about to fall out of it though. Not to jack this thread, but when you guys are in idle at a stop in the LS3 M6, does your car have a bit of a shake to it? I am guessing this is just the V-8 rumbling and is normal. The tachometer also jumps just a bit. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

07-07-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
Koolwip Steve & Stefani Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 262 View My Garage	Mine does it as well - seems like a miss, but I think it is just the nature of the engine. __________________

07-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#4
yellow1 Drives: 1SS 6 SPD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MN Posts: 127	hmm.. ok

07-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
Foster26 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM 6SP CGRS #9761 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 295	mine does this too. I started a thread about it yesterday and many peope said it was normal.

07-07-2009, 04:41 PM	#11
96rss/ls6 Inferno is the only color Drives: 96 ls6 camaro, iom 2ss/rss / Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: greer south carolina Posts: 236 View My Garage	It will be much less if you find the right spot to push in the clutch. If the car is pulling, or if it is holding back when you push it in , the result is this clunk and jerk. But once you get used to the rpm and when you should push it in , it will barely do this if any at all. I can drive it without this happening at all, but my wife gets in the car and drives and it sounds like the driveshaft is slapping the bottom of the car every time she pulls up to stop. Hope this helps! __________________

07-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#12
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	^^ hey 96, that car is beatiful, cant wait to see it in person. BTW, who done your tint?

07-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#13
WYcamaro Drives: in reverse Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm Lost.... Posts: 195	That's just the sound of fear, from the cars around you. You'll get used to it.

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