How did you find your clutch's engagement point? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Raptor626 · 11-05-2011, 07:35 PM

Hey guys I wanted to know which method you guys feel is best when getting behind the wheel of a manual car you've never driven before.

Did you use the 1) "No gas method" where you simply release the clutch as slowly as possible until the car starts to roll, or 2) feed the car a little throttle while simultaneously rolling off the clutch until it bites?

Thanks,

Danny.

ZuluKilla8 · 11-05-2011, 07:38 PM

Depends if it's ur car...if ur driving a friends car home who said he wouldn't drink and u ended up driving it back then full throttle and slowly let the clutch out...if it's ur car then just feel it out with a little gas
and you'll get it in no time

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Raptor626 · 11-05-2011, 07:42 PM

No, it's my car. I'm trading my L99 for an LS3. Thankfully my friends are letting me practice with their cars. I've driven them before, but I've been told to use the no gas method. I hated that, it's too time consuming.

Instead another method was to hold mild revs and roll off the clutch, then once you feel the car start to move, hold the clutch there and then roll off slowly.

Raptor626 · 11-05-2011, 07:45 PM

Lol, as much as I'd be pissed at my friend, I wouldnt want to burn his clutch THAT bad. Maybe, just a little wheel spin.

bannonm · 11-05-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor626

Instead another method was to hold mild revs and roll off the clutch, then once you feel the car start to move, hold the clutch there and then roll off slowly.

That's the method I've been teaching my kids. I've got four boys that have driven my car. Two have driven stick before, the others have not. They seemed to pick it up pretty well.

Raptor626 · 11-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Okay. Bump start. Let up slowly on the clutch and as soon as it starts to grab stuff it back to the floor. Do this 2-3 times. Then you've learned where it's going to grab and can play the throttle from there.

The Camaro has enough power to roll with no throttle even in 2nd, you can definitely just roll off it in 1st. Get it straight and then smack the throttle

Every car is different, even one Camaro to another. You just have to get used to any one at a time.

Good deal. I can't wait.

The Stig · 11-05-2011, 08:16 PM

moved to the driveline section

Raptor626 · 11-05-2011, 08:22 PM

Cool beans.

11-05-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	How did you find your clutch's engagement point? Hey guys I wanted to know which method you guys feel is best when getting behind the wheel of a manual car you've never driven before. Did you use the 1) "No gas method" where you simply release the clutch as slowly as possible until the car starts to roll, or 2) feed the car a little throttle while simultaneously rolling off the clutch until it bites? Thanks, Danny.

11-05-2011, 07:38 PM	#2
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Depends if it's ur car...if ur driving a friends car home who said he wouldn't drink and u ended up driving it back then full throttle and slowly let the clutch out...if it's ur car then just feel it out with a little gas and you'll get it in no time Sent from my iPhizzzone using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

11-05-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
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11-05-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	No, it's my car. I'm trading my L99 for an LS3. Thankfully my friends are letting me practice with their cars. I've driven them before, but I've been told to use the no gas method. I hated that, it's too time consuming. Instead another method was to hold mild revs and roll off the clutch, then once you feel the car start to move, hold the clutch there and then roll off slowly.

11-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Lol, as much as I'd be pissed at my friend, I wouldnt want to burn his clutch THAT bad. Maybe, just a little wheel spin.

11-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#8
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Cool beans.