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ssarrival · 07-30-2009, 07:00 PM

I appreciate the offer IRPQ11 but will have to respectfully decline. No issues with horsepower here.

colorado pony · 07-30-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ssarrival

I ordered my car @ the begining of Jan. recieved it July 7th. I had wanted one since I first saw the concept in 2006 but now that I have it I am not that impressed with the car. The car looks good inside and out it is a 2SS SIM BLK interior polished wheels and CGM rally stripes. The one thing that concerns me most is I have driven manuals nearly 20 years and this car is not a pleasure to drive when it feels like the clutch never engages in the same place. If this doesnot change soon I will be selling the car. Any thoughts on what it may be doing. PS. and it is not the driver I have tried different ways to let out the clutch and always the same. The clutch feels like it has no forgiveness at all. The car only has 362 miles on it. I hope someone can shed some light on this.

like you i have alway had mannual transmission... and i do not like these new type clutchs.... older clutch where mechanic... it that you push in the the clutch pedel and moved the bearing.... you could ride the clutch and feel the clutch... now with the slave clutch you feel nothing ,, the clutch is in or out with nothing inbetween.... i am with you give us back the mechanic clutch

Vash · 07-30-2009, 07:03 PM

You need to follow the manual and complete the break-in period. With all due respect there is a reason they put it in the book. They have made a lot of cars for a long time.

ssarrival · 07-30-2009, 07:05 PM

Yeh give me a mechanical clutch and a centerforce stage II clutch disc and I will be happy.

ssarrival · 07-30-2009, 07:06 PM

Vash do you own a new camaro?

Ject · 07-30-2009, 07:09 PM

Main issue, car isn't broke in yet...

*The_Blur* · 07-30-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

You need to follow the manual and complete the break-in period. With all due respect there is a reason they put it in the book. They have made a lot of cars for a long time.

If you're thinking of selling a brand new car after 362mi, the problem is not the car. Follow the instructions and advice of experienced drivers. Be aware that cars may not have peak performance numbers instantly. If you didn't already know that, then you know now that patience is part of owning a new car.

Blakout · 07-30-2009, 07:10 PM

Wait until the break-in period has finished and if you still don't like how it shifts, then do something about it.

Vash · 07-30-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ssarrival

Vash do you own a new camaro?

No but I don't need to own one to master the mechanical aspects of the vehicle. I know every nut and bolt on the car.

oachalon · 07-30-2009, 07:13 PM

took me about 3 days to get used to the clutch. Now it feels great and grabs in the same spot everytime. Very happy with the gearbox in this car.

blklacker · 07-30-2009, 07:15 PM

At least you got a manual... My friend has the AUTO thinking it would be better for drag racing and it's a real slush box he was pretty upset when both of my cars beat him in the 1/4 every time...

ssarrival · 07-30-2009, 07:16 PM

With all due respect it sound like your a shade tree mechanic. I understand the advice you have given but dont under estimate my itelligence when you havent driven one every day.

Vash · 07-30-2009, 07:17 PM

The clutch pad is like a giant brake pad. The materials expand and contract. And you have a high performance powerplant and sticky irs + tires on the back. This generates a lot of energy. Remember your energy is being converted to heat.

As you drive the clutch pad will develop a seating with the pressure plate. In addition you should know American V8 -V8 RWD manuals are just little different from foreign or fwds so the travel is a bit different if your used to other brands.

usmcjlp · 07-30-2009, 07:21 PM

ssarrival,

I don't know if you are interested in this, but if you read this thread where pedders takes delivery:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34497

They are verifying with GM if the LS7 clutch is a direct replacement. I think you could certainly change it out with some aftermarket clutch. That may be more than you're willing to do. Just a suggestion.

07-30-2009, 07:09 PM	#20
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Main issue, car isn't broke in yet... __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

07-30-2009, 07:10 PM	#22
Blakout Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NPP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 596	Wait until the break-in period has finished and if you still don't like how it shifts, then do something about it. __________________

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07-30-2009, 07:00 PM	#15
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	I appreciate the offer IRPQ11 but will have to respectfully decline. No issues with horsepower here.

07-30-2009, 07:03 PM	#17
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	You need to follow the manual and complete the break-in period. With all due respect there is a reason they put it in the book. They have made a lot of cars for a long time.

07-30-2009, 07:05 PM	#18
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	Yeh give me a mechanical clutch and a centerforce stage II clutch disc and I will be happy.

07-30-2009, 07:06 PM	#19
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	Vash do you own a new camaro?

07-30-2009, 07:13 PM	#24
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	took me about 3 days to get used to the clutch. Now it feels great and grabs in the same spot everytime. Very happy with the gearbox in this car.

07-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#25
blklacker Drives: 67 Chevy chevelle BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: seattle Posts: 7	At least you got a manual... My friend has the AUTO thinking it would be better for drag racing and it's a real slush box he was pretty upset when both of my cars beat him in the 1/4 every time...

07-30-2009, 07:16 PM	#26
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	With all due respect it sound like your a shade tree mechanic. I understand the advice you have given but dont under estimate my itelligence when you havent driven one every day.

07-30-2009, 07:17 PM	#27
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	The clutch pad is like a giant brake pad. The materials expand and contract. And you have a high performance powerplant and sticky irs + tires on the back. This generates a lot of energy. Remember your energy is being converted to heat. As you drive the clutch pad will develop a seating with the pressure plate. In addition you should know American V8 -V8 RWD manuals are just little different from foreign or fwds so the travel is a bit different if your used to other brands.

07-30-2009, 07:21 PM	#28
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 755	ssarrival, I don't know if you are interested in this, but if you read this thread where pedders takes delivery: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34497 They are verifying with GM if the LS7 clutch is a direct replacement. I think you could certainly change it out with some aftermarket clutch. That may be more than you're willing to do. Just a suggestion.