Question regarding acceleration - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nyrfan · 09-29-2011, 09:16 AM

When slowly acceleration from a stop (light, sign, etc) I notice my car seems to (not sure how to put this) want to go faster. What I mean, it’s almost like I am holding it back, like it’s asking for more RPM (if that make sense). I don’t notice any hesitation or sputter, it’s just sounds that the RPM are uneven (again not sure if this makes sense). This only happens when I start slow, and continue slowly (you cannot always take off from a dead stop like you want). If I start normally or give it a bit more gas, I do not notice this uneven RMP sound.

I’d also like to add that if I punch it from a dead stop I have no problems squealing the tires, so this makes me think the above is normal and somewhat in my head.

I hope this make some sense. Anyway any thoughts?

Sir Nuke · 09-29-2011, 09:24 AM

I believe that the device that is between your brain and the gas pedal is causing the issue you are discribing.

nyrfan · 09-29-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I believe that the device that is between your brain and the gas pedal is causing the issue you are discribing.

lol

bannonm · 09-29-2011, 09:40 AM

It's a Camaro, it's telling you what it wants. Goooo faster.... Goooo faster...

GoldCartridgeGamer · 09-29-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bannonm

It's a Camaro, it's telling you what it wants. Goooo faster.... Goooo faster...

+1

RED DEMON SS · 09-29-2011, 11:17 AM

cab2g · 09-29-2011, 11:27 AM

I do notice that it is literally harder to accelerate slowly in this car due to the massive amount of torque. You really have to feather the gas not to accelerate quickly.

woodj · 09-29-2011, 11:35 AM

First off let me preface this by saying I am not mechanically inclined and that I fully expect someone (who may or not be mechanically inclined) to reply to what I am saying by ripping me a new one and calling me a complete idiot. Paranoid? No just experienced.

In the old days before the car used a "fly-by wire" system for acceleration a cable connected the gas pedal with the carburetor and this gave you direct control over how much fuel was dumped into the barrel or barrels of the carburetor. That gave you a better feel especially during initial acceleration from a stop. Since the computer now controls that fuel flow you don't get the same feedback to the gas pedal and then into the bottom of your foot. I think what your experiencing is this "fly-by wire" effect.

BlueSteele · 09-29-2011, 12:37 PM

The RPMs are kept a little high via the torque converter to keep you in the optimum torque band so that way, when you decide to step on it the Camaro will be ready to fly at a moment's notice. I'm assuming you have an automatic?

nyrfan · 09-29-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSteele

The RPMs are kept a little high via the torque converter to keep you in the optimum torque band so that way, when you decide to step on it the Camaro will be ready to fly at a moment's notice. I'm assuming you have an automatic?

Yes, auto.

Rage · 09-29-2011, 12:53 PM

Maybe your brain is thinking V8, but your pedal is pushing a V6? Theres why you couldn't explain the confusion....

Not flaming the V6's.... just couldn't resist

jmhenry5150 · 09-29-2011, 12:53 PM

I have a 2011 auto V8 and experience this EXACT same "issue"...thanks for bringing it up - it has kinda bothered me a bit as well - you are not imagining things

Is it a huge problem? I wouldn't say so...just something a bit off...although if you get on the gas, she acts perfectly normal...

PAUL SS · 09-29-2011, 12:58 PM

When I start to accelerate, and I hear that engine sound, it is just begging me for more throttle. I think it's an addiction.

nyrfan · 09-29-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rage

Maybe your brain is thinking V8, but your pedal is pushing a V6? Theres why you couldn't explain the confusion....

Not flaming the V6's.... just couldn't resist

09-29-2011, 09:16 AM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Question regarding acceleration When slowly acceleration from a stop (light, sign, etc) I notice my car seems to (not sure how to put this) want to go faster. What I mean, it’s almost like I am holding it back, like it’s asking for more RPM (if that make sense). I don’t notice any hesitation or sputter, it’s just sounds that the RPM are uneven (again not sure if this makes sense). This only happens when I start slow, and continue slowly (you cannot always take off from a dead stop like you want). If I start normally or give it a bit more gas, I do not notice this uneven RMP sound. I’d also like to add that if I punch it from a dead stop I have no problems squealing the tires, so this makes me think the above is normal and somewhat in my head. I hope this make some sense. Anyway any thoughts? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 09-29-2011 at 01:01 PM.

09-29-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,676 View My Garage	I believe that the device that is between your brain and the gas pedal is causing the issue you are discribing. __________________

09-29-2011, 11:17 AM	#6
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	__________________

09-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I do notice that it is literally harder to accelerate slowly in this car due to the massive amount of torque. You really have to feather the gas not to accelerate quickly. __________________

09-29-2011, 11:35 AM	#8
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	First off let me preface this by saying I am not mechanically inclined and that I fully expect someone (who may or not be mechanically inclined) to reply to what I am saying by ripping me a new one and calling me a complete idiot. Paranoid? No just experienced. In the old days before the car used a "fly-by wire" system for acceleration a cable connected the gas pedal with the carburetor and this gave you direct control over how much fuel was dumped into the barrel or barrels of the carburetor. That gave you a better feel especially during initial acceleration from a stop. Since the computer now controls that fuel flow you don't get the same feedback to the gas pedal and then into the bottom of your foot. I think what your experiencing is this "fly-by wire" effect. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

09-29-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	It's a Camaro, it's telling you what it wants. Goooo faster.... Goooo faster...

09-29-2011, 12:37 PM	#9
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	The RPMs are kept a little high via the torque converter to keep you in the optimum torque band so that way, when you decide to step on it the Camaro will be ready to fly at a moment's notice. I'm assuming you have an automatic? __________________

09-29-2011, 12:53 PM	#11
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	Maybe your brain is thinking V8, but your pedal is pushing a V6? Theres why you couldn't explain the confusion.... Not flaming the V6's.... just couldn't resist __________________ 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.

09-29-2011, 12:53 PM	#12
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	I have a 2011 auto V8 and experience this EXACT same "issue"...thanks for bringing it up - it has kinda bothered me a bit as well - you are not imagining things Is it a huge problem? I wouldn't say so...just something a bit off...although if you get on the gas, she acts perfectly normal... __________________ - J. Michael Henry

09-29-2011, 12:58 PM	#13
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	When I start to accelerate, and I hear that engine sound, it is just begging me for more throttle. I think it's an addiction. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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