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Old 04-30-2012, 12:08 PM   #15
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When I used to race my Chevelle with a stick I would adjust the clutch so it would disengage close to the top. It was alot faster power shifting then having to go to the floor. I don't have my ZL1 yet but it sounds like the clutch will be perfect.
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Old 04-30-2012, 06:01 PM   #16
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I'm not sure I will ever get used to the engagement point near the top. After driving my car for the first time, I searched online to see how to adjust it. Unfortunately there isn't a way to make changes without installing an aftermarket Hydraulic Clutch Adjuster Kit. I was brought up having the engagement as close to the floor as possible to better reaction/engagement time for drag racing and helps discourage riding the clutch. The less the leg travels, the better...just personal preference.
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Old 04-30-2012, 06:30 PM   #17
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Since the engagement is so close to the top of the pedal travel, could one put a stopper or something behind the pedal so you can still mash the pedal without pushing the pedal in farther than you need to? More or less for when you're at the track.
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Old 04-30-2012, 06:31 PM   #18
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I just find that I have to use the ball of my foot instead of the entire foot on the clutch and then no problem. Most of my Corvettes have engaged much further down, but it is no big deal when I realize what works.

The main off ramp I use is a slightly steep hill & if I am the 3rd or 4th car I'd better not have the clutch depressed all the way, so the ball of my foot will allow me to just "hold it" and not roll back. It doesn't take long to get used to it, besides it is just SO MUCH FUN!

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Old 04-30-2012, 06:41 PM   #19
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gM has had a problem of late with hydraulic clutches.
I had to replace every part in my gto, because it wouldn't engage.
Ended up with ls7 clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, tick master cylinder, new slave, new pilot and throw out bearings and tick remote bleeder. It's perfection now, but stiffer than stock due to the tick, not the ls7 clutch.
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Old 04-30-2012, 06:44 PM   #20
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I ordered a Auto this time around, but based off my SS the clutch sounds the same as the rest of you. What I found that helped me a lot, was wearing a thinner sole shoe. When driving my SS, I always wear Sperry brand shoes for that proper pedal feel. The Auto really doesn't matter, I could drive that with waders on ...
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