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markrowsoft · 01-18-2011, 04:46 PM

I just bought a SS/RS 2011 Camaro in Nov. and was wondering:

1. if there is a way to set engage speed or disable the automatic shift guide from 1st to 4th?

2. I noticed a slight burning smell if I just slightly slip the clutch when backing out of my driveway. Is this normal?

3. Is the clutch itself a "dry clutch" separate from the transmission fluid?

Haven't owned a sports car in 10 years so I'm a bit of a newbie.

Thanks,

Mark

http://markrowsoft.com

booenson · 01-18-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markrowsoft

I just bought a SS/RS 2011 Camaro in Nov. and was wondering:

1. if there is a way to set engage speed or disable the automatic shift guide from 1st to 4th?

2. I noticed a slight burning smell if I just slightly slip the clutch when backing out of my driveway. Is this normal?

3. Is the clutch itself a "dry clutch" separate from the transmission fluid?

Haven't owned a sports car in 10 years so I'm a bit of a newbie.

Thanks,

Mark

http://markrowsoft.com

1. Yes you can; http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ift+eliminator

2. These clutches seem to be 'touchy' with slipping, theyll stink up for what seems like almost no slip at all. My Camaro stunk pretty bad at first too, either I got better with shifting and using the clutch or it 'broke in', can't really say which.

3. Yes, the clutch is dry, the tranny fluid is completely contained within the tranny itself.

justa25thTA · 01-18-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booenson

1. Yes you can; http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ift+eliminator

2. These clutches seem to be 'touchy' with slipping, theyll stink up for what seems like almost no slip at all. My Camaro stunk pretty bad at first too, either I got better with shifting and using the clutch or it 'broke in', can't really say which.

3. Yes, the clutch is dry, the tranny fluid is completely contained within the tranny itself.

but it does share a reservoir with the brakes.

chopss · 01-18-2011, 05:34 PM

make sure you check your hydraulic fluid and change it when you start seeing little black specs or flakes or if the fluid is getting dark. I would switch to a dot 4. syn

markrowsoft · 01-18-2011, 06:17 PM

Thanks.

I found a skip shift eliminator for about $20 online.

On an unrelated note, would you happen to know if there is a way to disable the turn-by-turn nav voice (only graphical in dash)? If you adjust the volume, it will just normalize back on the next turn.

Orange Krate · 01-19-2011, 01:25 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96243

markrowsoft · 01-19-2011, 10:57 AM

I took a look at the thread. I did have some issues getting used to the stiff clutch and getting the timing right but with some practice I got it right with no problems. Only just annoying when the skip shift is activated when you aren't really going fast enough to warrant it. It won't even let you skip to 3rd instead of 4th. I have definitely driven sport cars that shift smoother, easier.

If I drive lead foot style, I don't have any problems with the skip shift at all. If I do that I get about 17mi a gallon though.

01-18-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
markrowsoft Drives: 2011 SS Camaro w/ RS package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 12	2011 6-speed clutch newbie questions I just bought a SS/RS 2011 Camaro in Nov. and was wondering: 1. if there is a way to set engage speed or disable the automatic shift guide from 1st to 4th? 2. I noticed a slight burning smell if I just slightly slip the clutch when backing out of my driveway. Is this normal? 3. Is the clutch itself a "dry clutch" separate from the transmission fluid? Haven't owned a sports car in 10 years so I'm a bit of a newbie. Thanks, Mark http://markrowsoft.com

01-19-2011, 01:25 AM	#6
Orange Krate Not just any car! Drives: Orange Krate DOB - 11/22/2010 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,859	SUGGEST FOLLOWING THIS THREAD! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96243 __________________ Simi Valley, CA email: jimeads@pacbell.net

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01-18-2011, 05:34 PM	#4
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	make sure you check your hydraulic fluid and change it when you start seeing little black specs or flakes or if the fluid is getting dark. I would switch to a dot 4. syn

01-18-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
markrowsoft Drives: 2011 SS Camaro w/ RS package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 12	Thanks. I found a skip shift eliminator for about $20 online. On an unrelated note, would you happen to know if there is a way to disable the turn-by-turn nav voice (only graphical in dash)? If you adjust the volume, it will just normalize back on the next turn.

01-19-2011, 10:57 AM	#7
markrowsoft Drives: 2011 SS Camaro w/ RS package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 12	I took a look at the thread. I did have some issues getting used to the stiff clutch and getting the timing right but with some practice I got it right with no problems. Only just annoying when the skip shift is activated when you aren't really going fast enough to warrant it. It won't even let you skip to 3rd instead of 4th. I have definitely driven sport cars that shift smoother, easier. If I drive lead foot style, I don't have any problems with the skip shift at all. If I do that I get about 17mi a gallon though.