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CBH · 12-18-2009, 08:42 PM

Now that I've got nearly 1,000 miles I thought I'd finally do a real burnout. I dropped the clutch about 4 - 5000 RPM and *thought* the tires were spinning, but the clutch pedal itself didn't seem to have engaged properly and clutch fumes filled the car for the next 10 miles.

Anybody with similar experience ?

Anybody had any luck with the dealer fixing a clutch under warranty ?

Clearly a bone stock car should have a clutch to handle this.

Mikes SS · 12-18-2009, 08:48 PM

Yes, believe it or not, I had the same problem! That shit was pretty embarrasing. First and last burnout that i attempted. Clutch still works good though, I thought I would never get the smell out of the car. The clutch seemed to stay halfway not fully released then came the smoke and the engine started sputtering.

ddunerider · 12-18-2009, 08:53 PM

Turn off the traction control and get this..This was my first attempt.

Mhoward08 · 12-18-2009, 09:27 PM

Check ur brake fluid. Others have complain about the clutch getting stuck halfway up also i personally haven't had the problem though. 1350 miles on mine.

PAUL SS · 12-18-2009, 10:10 PM

It doesn't take nearly that many rpm's to break'em loose and do a burn out, and yes you must turn off traction control!

hamidar05 · 12-18-2009, 10:37 PM

Takes me 4000 and I still bog down to about 1500.. I am at 6000 msl so I have a power disadvantage, but the gears and the 20" just kills it. Get rear end gears and it will wake this thing up and save your clutch...

CBH · 12-19-2009, 12:04 AM

Thought I had traction control off - double-click to Competition mode. I hadn't read the manual though - just going off the new car once-over. I suspected something weird there. So now I'll RTFM........<blush>

...and yes it was pretty embarrassing.

Motor didn't bog though - cranked right through the clutch and any traction control.....

1977and2010 · 12-19-2009, 08:56 AM

double clicking puts you into competitive mode and traction control is still on just at a reduced level. Hold it down for 7 secs to turn everything off, traction control and stability control.

Mayhem Matt · 12-19-2009, 09:21 AM

Ahh crap this happened to me last night: I was in competitive mode and revved to about 5000rpms then dropped the clutch and the clutch seemed to be stuck halfway to the ground. It wouldn't go back to normal till i drove it about a hundred feet then I got the awful clutch smell that the M6 Camaro likes to share. Does anyone know why? Isn't the Camaro supposed to be able to do that in competitive mode which they call "Launch Mode?" Someone please inform me why my car is doing this! Thanks so much....

CBH · 12-19-2009, 10:26 AM

That's exactly what happened to me.

But like you state - double-click Competitive mode should enable Launch Control. Ironically, the computer is supposed to be programmed specifically for drag racing, yet it obviously doesn't work. Seriously screwed up is more like it............

I'll try the single click vs. 7-second suggestion. There's nothing in the manual about holding for 7 seconds. Very interesting how it details Launch Control though....

Mhoward08 · 12-19-2009, 11:59 AM

Could GM have set it to do this to prevent people from doing burnouts?

ddunerider · 12-19-2009, 12:08 PM

Come on guys on click on the button and hammer down ....My has no prob spinning the wheels. But the comp mode I have never used Im old school I like to have control of the wheel spin.

big boss · 12-19-2009, 01:29 PM

I'M HAVING THE PROBLEM ALSO, PUSHING ALOT OF HORSE POWER, BUT WHEELS NOT SPINNING.

BOSS

Jeanius · 12-19-2009, 01:55 PM

If your trying to do a burnout while in comp mode it seems like youd be confusing the computer and thats why its not working. Comp mode is designed to control the wheel spin to get you a better launch

12-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
CBH VETT 4 5 Drives: Yellow 1SS/RS w/ Clutch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101	Burnout - clutch instead of tires ? Now that I've got nearly 1,000 miles I thought I'd finally do a real burnout. I dropped the clutch about 4 - 5000 RPM and thought the tires were spinning, but the clutch pedal itself didn't seem to have engaged properly and clutch fumes filled the car for the next 10 miles. Anybody with similar experience ? Anybody had any luck with the dealer fixing a clutch under warranty ? Clearly a bone stock car should have a clutch to handle this.

12-18-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Turn off the traction control and get this..This was my first attempt. Attached Images __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

12-18-2009, 09:27 PM	#4
Mhoward08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Silver Hood/Hockey Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Huntsville Texas Posts: 88 View My Garage	Check ur brake fluid. Others have complain about the clutch getting stuck halfway up also i personally haven't had the problem though. 1350 miles on mine. __________________ 2SS/RS M6,Polished wheels,Silver rally/hockey stripes.

12-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	It doesn't take nearly that many rpm's to break'em loose and do a burn out, and yes you must turn off traction control! __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-18-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
hamidar05 Drives: 10 Camaro/69 Bronco/08 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 305 View My Garage	Takes me 4000 and I still bog down to about 1500.. I am at 6000 msl so I have a power disadvantage, but the gears and the 20" just kills it. Get rear end gears and it will wake this thing up and save your clutch... __________________ Selection Worksheet - 04/27/09 3300 - 08/03/09 6000 - 08/25/09 VIN# 34612 Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milkmen - http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/8092 Thank You Oshawa - Domo arigato Mr. Roboto ~1600 mi so far - 07/18/10

12-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#2
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	Yes, believe it or not, I had the same problem! That shit was pretty embarrasing. First and last burnout that i attempted. Clutch still works good though, I thought I would never get the smell out of the car. The clutch seemed to stay halfway not fully released then came the smoke and the engine started sputtering.

12-19-2009, 12:04 AM	#7
CBH VETT 4 5 Drives: Yellow 1SS/RS w/ Clutch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101	Thought I had traction control off - double-click to Competition mode. I hadn't read the manual though - just going off the new car once-over. I suspected something weird there. So now I'll RTFM........<blush> ...and yes it was pretty embarrassing. Motor didn't bog though - cranked right through the clutch and any traction control.....

12-19-2009, 08:56 AM	#8
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	double clicking puts you into competitive mode and traction control is still on just at a reduced level. Hold it down for 7 secs to turn everything off, traction control and stability control.

12-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#9
Mayhem Matt Drives: 10' 2SS/RS M6 SUPERCHRGED BUMBLEBEE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange CA Posts: 607 View My Garage	Ahh crap this happened to me last night: I was in competitive mode and revved to about 5000rpms then dropped the clutch and the clutch seemed to be stuck halfway to the ground. It wouldn't go back to normal till i drove it about a hundred feet then I got the awful clutch smell that the M6 Camaro likes to share. Does anyone know why? Isn't the Camaro supposed to be able to do that in competitive mode which they call "Launch Mode?" Someone please inform me why my car is doing this! Thanks so much.... __________________ Ordered Bumblebee 10/15/2008Part of the Family 6/11/2009 #11423 My Bumblebee to Superbee build story...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105163 Superbee's 536hp Dyno Run...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7wePluPAc

12-19-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
CBH VETT 4 5 Drives: Yellow 1SS/RS w/ Clutch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101	That's exactly what happened to me. But like you state - double-click Competitive mode should enable Launch Control. Ironically, the computer is supposed to be programmed specifically for drag racing, yet it obviously doesn't work. Seriously screwed up is more like it............ I'll try the single click vs. 7-second suggestion. There's nothing in the manual about holding for 7 seconds. Very interesting how it details Launch Control though....

12-19-2009, 11:59 AM	#11
Mhoward08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Silver Hood/Hockey Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Huntsville Texas Posts: 88 View My Garage	Could GM have set it to do this to prevent people from doing burnouts? __________________ 2SS/RS M6,Polished wheels,Silver rally/hockey stripes.

12-19-2009, 12:08 PM	#12
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Come on guys on click on the button and hammer down ....My has no prob spinning the wheels. But the comp mode I have never used Im old school I like to have control of the wheel spin. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!! Last edited by ddunerider; 12-20-2009 at 01:05 PM.

12-19-2009, 01:29 PM	#13
big boss Drives: Imp.blue, tuned,cold air,magfl, Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: tenn. Posts: 195 View My Garage	I'M HAVING THE PROBLEM ALSO, PUSHING ALOT OF HORSE POWER, BUT WHEELS NOT SPINNING. BOSS

12-19-2009, 01:55 PM	#14
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	If your trying to do a burnout while in comp mode it seems like youd be confusing the computer and thats why its not working. Comp mode is designed to control the wheel spin to get you a better launch

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