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BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 12-15-2011, 01:27 AM

I'll admit that it took a little while to get used to but now I don't mind it.

Etherij · 12-15-2011, 09:42 AM

Try driving w/ big A$$ boots on..

John Deere Boy · 12-15-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Etherij

Try driving w/ big A$$ boots on..

Thanks for the condescension . I said if you wear boots, it helps if they are slick soled. I didn't say boots were better than another type of shoe.

kcobean · 12-15-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc

It's the spongy bushings. Replace the rear cradle/diff bushings with Pedders bushings and you'll be amazed at how much better behaved the car will be.

THANK YOU for this advice. I had inquired here several weeks ago about engine play, assuming that the behavior the poster you responded to was attributable to the play of the engine on the engine mounts. I will consider the Pedders bushings for the cradle/diff as well.

rocketman 12 · 12-15-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy

Thanks for the condescension . I said if you wear boots, it helps if they are slick soled. I didn't say boots were better than another type of shoe.

Lately I just drive my S-10 when wearing work boots. My Wolverine's and the Camaro don't play well together, lol. I've gotten so I can shift rather smooth most of the time(in normal shoes), but it has to be a conscious effort otherwise its all herky jerky, my truck isn't like that. To be honest, if I could go back to August of '09, I'd probably buy an auto instead.....

JKBUMBLEBEE · 12-15-2011, 01:06 PM

ive been saying that since the day i bought the car seriously

Rage · 12-15-2011, 01:11 PM

Hate the stock clutch, to drive it smooth it forces you to slow pedal travel, if not nearly stop it upon engagement(takeoff only). Anyone else remove the spring like the OP did? Just curious if this is worth a shot....

NYJETSFAN · 12-15-2011, 03:56 PM

Took me a long time to get the hang of it, but I am good and I love it now.

booenson · 12-15-2011, 04:47 PM

I'm wondering how the feeling would be if the stock spring was removed and this Lingenfelter spring was installed.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C366

I also see in the thread below its supposed to be used in conjunction with the stock spring, but can no doubt be used by itself.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141577

My clutch definitely feels like whats been described in this thread numerous times before me. Light, easy pressure right off the floor but the more you let the pedal out, the more it tends to 'push' back on you. I'm used to it now but its still very weird.

Doc · 12-15-2011, 05:16 PM

Just out of curiosity, how close to the wheel are the drivers sitting who are complaining about the clutch behavior?

redirish · 12-15-2011, 05:27 PM

I agree that the pedal feel is not linear and seems to want to push back hard as you release it but I really am good at driving it on the street and highways. Try launching the car with this clutch at the track and you will really find out how hard it is to figure out!

sschevybear11 · 12-15-2011, 07:04 PM

Love mine, feels great. I remember clutch pedals I couldn't hold down at a stop light back in the day.

John Deere Boy · 12-15-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

Just out of curiosity, how close to the wheel are the drivers sitting who are complaining about the clutch behavior?

I sit with the seat all the way down and back.

kcobean · 12-15-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

Just out of curiosity, how close to the wheel are the drivers sitting who are complaining about the clutch behavior?

I'm 6'5". I sit with the seat all the way back.

12-15-2011, 01:27 AM	#99
BUMBLE-B-TUNA Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Cowichan BC, Canada/Buckeye AZ Posts: 417 View My Garage	I'll admit that it took a little while to get used to but now I don't mind it. __________________ JRE 470 RWHP Rough Idle Cam & Tune, Stainless Power LT Headers w/cats, Dynatech exhaust (no drone baby) CAI Intake, 4.10 Gears, JRE Posi Mod, JRE Billet Caps, LPW Diff Cover, Pfadt Diff Bushings, MGW Shifter, SJM Line-lock and bald tires.

12-15-2011, 09:42 AM	#100
Etherij Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: V-Town, Tx Posts: 372	Try driving w/ big A$$ boots on.. __________________ *TEAM LS3!* Mods so far: JBA Catted mid-pipes Flowmaster AMT

12-15-2011, 01:06 PM	#104
JKBUMBLEBEE TEAM LLT ! NY5thGEN Drives: 2011 3.6L V6 328HP Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY / PA Posts: 622 View My Garage	ive been saying that since the day i bought the car seriously __________________

12-15-2011, 01:11 PM	#105
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	Hate the stock clutch, to drive it smooth it forces you to slow pedal travel, if not nearly stop it upon engagement(takeoff only). Anyone else remove the spring like the OP did? Just curious if this is worth a shot.... __________________ 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.

12-15-2011, 05:16 PM	#108
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Just out of curiosity, how close to the wheel are the drivers sitting who are complaining about the clutch behavior? __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

12-15-2011, 03:56 PM	#106
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	Took me a long time to get the hang of it, but I am good and I love it now.

12-15-2011, 04:47 PM	#107
booenson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 115	I'm wondering how the feeling would be if the stock spring was removed and this Lingenfelter spring was installed. http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C366 I also see in the thread below its supposed to be used in conjunction with the stock spring, but can no doubt be used by itself. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141577 My clutch definitely feels like whats been described in this thread numerous times before me. Light, easy pressure right off the floor but the more you let the pedal out, the more it tends to 'push' back on you. I'm used to it now but its still very weird.

12-15-2011, 05:27 PM	#109
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I agree that the pedal feel is not linear and seems to want to push back hard as you release it but I really am good at driving it on the street and highways. Try launching the car with this clutch at the track and you will really find out how hard it is to figure out!

12-15-2011, 07:04 PM	#110
sschevybear11 Drives: 2011 Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: moline,il Posts: 504 View My Garage	Love mine, feels great. I remember clutch pedals I couldn't hold down at a stop light back in the day. __________________ 2011 Black 1SS M6 12.75@110.91 bone stock Now: Coated Dynatech LT's/!Cats/Hurst Shifter/Roto-fab/SLP SS badges/JRE 415HP Tune, Scoop & Washer Relocation Bottle,Hurst Stunner 20X9 Wheels, Moroso Catch Can, ASP pulley, Magnaflow X-pipe, GTO remote clutch reservoir 1989 Silver 5.0 Mustang LX Coupe 1999 Pewter Tahoe LT 2011 Blue Camry SE

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