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jeffny09 · 04-22-2009, 10:27 PM

launch control- launches the car-why would u wanna launch a car at half throttle-just kinda obvious to me

2KZ28_For_Now · 04-23-2009, 12:26 AM

You may have "glazed" your clutch.

Is your clutch fluid dark?

Give this a read - it might help:

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

Clutch "glazing" can be a temporary issue (once the "overheat" condition subsides, the clutch will perform as normal, but if you boiled the clutch fluid, read the link)

2KZ28_For_Now · 04-23-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

You did the 1500 mile break in first right? The clutch has to seat from gentle use.

If you burn it up without breaking in you can glaze the surface.

Design1stCode2nd · 04-23-2009, 08:39 AM

Thats what was running through my mind yesterday when I read teh thread. Launch control on a non-broken in car....

diddiyo · 04-23-2009, 08:48 AM

let's see if GM pulls a GTR here, lol.

JJ#48Racing · 04-23-2009, 09:00 AM

I know the temptation is high, but have some restraint dude. This is your baby, treat her right and break her in nicely. Then she'll treat you nice when you want to run hard later. Your clutch will probably recover, but you need to be nice to it for a while.

stratman · 04-23-2009, 09:03 AM

This is why I couldn't understand people trashing the GTR for it's apparent issues. If not properly used or abused of course undesired things can happen.

Muscle Master · 04-23-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddiyo

let's see if GM pulls a GTR here, lol.

That's what I'm saying

NightmareSS · 04-23-2009, 09:16 AM

im new to stick and i wanna clear something up for myself...when your holding the throttle at 100% and you "dump" the clutch, does that mean just let it go completely...like let it snap back fast? or release it somewhat with ease? i just feel like letting it go instantly would be like doing a neutral drop in an automatic car...which is deffinitely a no no...

djsnoflake · 04-23-2009, 09:19 AM

My advice:

Make sure your car has all it's break-in miles
Read your manual

Easy for me to say not having mine sitting in my driveway though. It will be calling my name when I get mine. "Hey you, why aren't you making me do burnouts and powerslides yet?"

Legend · 04-23-2009, 09:23 AM

If you "dump" a clutch, you are letting it go from the floor to fully engaged! Lift your foot as fast as you can!

If you are sliding or bleeding the clutch (some may call it something different), you are letting it out slow so as not to spin the tires (while giving it as much throttle as you can), letting it engage only enough to gain traction and then letting off completely.

Dumping a clutch will, in time, need to be replaced!

fdjizm · 04-23-2009, 09:46 AM

just wondering why your beating on your brand new car so early o.0 did it not just cost you 30k+ ? take care of your stuff, especially when it is new!

DkknightX · 04-23-2009, 10:40 AM

Dude, you JUST got the car? I know you want to drive it aggressively but don't you want the car to last? I would say unless you are a trained professional and know the car inside and out, please do not destroy your investment bro.

djm96z28 · 04-23-2009, 11:00 AM

I could never treat any car like that - especially a brand new Camaro...

04-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#15
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04-23-2009, 12:26 AM	#16
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	You may have "glazed" your clutch. Is your clutch fluid dark? Give this a read - it might help: http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html Clutch "glazing" can be a temporary issue (once the "overheat" condition subsides, the clutch will perform as normal, but if you boiled the clutch fluid, read the link) __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit) Last edited by 2KZ28_For_Now; 04-23-2009 at 12:38 AM.

04-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#23
NightmareSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 92 300zx 2001 Ram Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,388	im new to stick and i wanna clear something up for myself...when your holding the throttle at 100% and you "dump" the clutch, does that mean just let it go completely...like let it snap back fast? or release it somewhat with ease? i just feel like letting it go instantly would be like doing a neutral drop in an automatic car...which is deffinitely a no no... __________________

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04-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#18
Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	Thats what was running through my mind yesterday when I read teh thread. Launch control on a non-broken in car....

04-23-2009, 08:48 AM	#19
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	let's see if GM pulls a GTR here, lol.

04-23-2009, 09:00 AM	#20
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	I know the temptation is high, but have some restraint dude. This is your baby, treat her right and break her in nicely. Then she'll treat you nice when you want to run hard later. Your clutch will probably recover, but you need to be nice to it for a while.

04-23-2009, 09:03 AM	#21
stratman Goldmember Drives: 06 CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 172	This is why I couldn't understand people trashing the GTR for it's apparent issues. If not properly used or abused of course undesired things can happen.

04-23-2009, 09:19 AM	#24
djsnoflake Faith Keeper Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 2,764 View My Garage	My advice: Make sure your car has all it's break-in miles Read your manual Easy for me to say not having mine sitting in my driveway though. It will be calling my name when I get mine. "Hey you, why aren't you making me do burnouts and powerslides yet?"

04-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#25
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	If you "dump" a clutch, you are letting it go from the floor to fully engaged! Lift your foot as fast as you can! If you are sliding or bleeding the clutch (some may call it something different), you are letting it out slow so as not to spin the tires (while giving it as much throttle as you can), letting it engage only enough to gain traction and then letting off completely. Dumping a clutch will, in time, need to be replaced!

04-23-2009, 09:46 AM	#26
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	just wondering why your beating on your brand new car so early o.0 did it not just cost you 30k+ ? take care of your stuff, especially when it is new!

04-23-2009, 10:40 AM	#27
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	Dude, you JUST got the car? I know you want to drive it aggressively but don't you want the car to last? I would say unless you are a trained professional and know the car inside and out, please do not destroy your investment bro.

04-23-2009, 11:00 AM	#28
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	I could never treat any car like that - especially a brand new Camaro...