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SacraMaro · 06-11-2015, 01:24 PM

I agree that the clutch engagement is high and under regular driving mode if your foot is covering the gas I swear you can feel the gas pedal slowly depressing itself...makes me think regular mode is for people who drive with gas and clutch instead of leaving from the line with clutch engagement alone...

I also have found that in stabilitrak mode the clutch engagement is far more crisp and the throttle response is improved, the laggy feel between 1-2 especially seems to dissipate a discernible amount.

Mortious · 06-11-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow 1

Mine sometimes clunks between 1st & 2nd but not always. I find that once the fluid temperatures are up she's smooth as silk. As you guys are all saying; it takes some getting used to - especially as the stick is in my right hand & not the usual left in the UK (cos as you guys know- y'all drive on the wrong side of the road over there.......)

Us and roughly 75% of the rest of the world.

agent5 · 06-11-2015, 01:57 PM

2013 SS with a factory HURST shifter (if it makes any difference), I noticed engaging about 1/3 from fully pressed and a really short travel to fully engaged. It took me a while getting used to because when backing up slowly when the car is new I would get a slight smell of burnt clutch. After 3 years I've pretty much perfected it.

ex11b90 · 06-11-2015, 02:21 PM

Based on your clock system mine's between 4 & 5 o'clock. Driven sticks all my life and the Camaro's clutch is not my favorite, definitely takes some getting used to, but wouldn't trade it for an auto on it's worse day...

xc_SS/RS · 06-11-2015, 02:46 PM

Mine has initial engagement around 4-5 then fully engaged around 2-3. I will say after I drove the Camaro and then had to move my Honda accord around that the Honda had maybe 2 inches of clutch travel where the Camaro has 4-5 inches. I think the clutch in the Honda was going lol

Foxfire15 · 06-11-2015, 03:00 PM

yeah, definitely taking some getting used to. Just picked up my car last night from the dealer and I must've killed it 3 times. After driving to work today though I've just about got it. It's a lot higher than the old 01 was.

BostiPB · 06-11-2015, 03:04 PM

Mine has a high engagement point as well. I am use to it due to the fact that my previous car(09 Cobalt SS) had a very similar engagement point.

sherob · 06-11-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeLight

It had been years (17) since I had driven a stick, and the last car was a 4 cylinder nissan sentra. I've been starting in 2nd gear lately, unless I'm on a hill (after reading some suggestions on the forum). Maybe you can try doing this to avoid cutting off or jerking. You will have to give it just a little more gas, but it beats the embarrassment of cutting off at a stop light for me.

Yellow 1 · 06-11-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortious

Us and roughly 75% of the rest of the world.

Touché my friend - I do sometimes wonder why we're all out of sync!

Homeless Man · 06-11-2015, 04:45 PM

If u have to start in second gear so u don't jerk it then u need to learn how to drive manual better. This was my first manual and it's fine for me.

sherob · 06-11-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

If u have to start in second gear so u don't jerk it then u need to learn how to drive manual better. This was my first manual and it's fine for me.

Right... because all manuals are the same.

This is my 7th manual vehicle, and in some cases it's just easier to start off in 2nd gear.

dantemcc · 06-11-2015, 06:02 PM

I drive a manual everyday to make a living. I think I got it covered.

Vroom_vroom · 06-11-2015, 06:12 PM

Don't bother trying to make it a smooth shift. Just driving it with a little aggression when shifting and it seems to be smoother.

JLSuperfly · 06-11-2015, 06:42 PM

I just do it by feel.

06-11-2015, 01:24 PM	#15
SacraMaro Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 157 View My Garage	I agree that the clutch engagement is high and under regular driving mode if your foot is covering the gas I swear you can feel the gas pedal slowly depressing itself...makes me think regular mode is for people who drive with gas and clutch instead of leaving from the line with clutch engagement alone... I also have found that in stabilitrak mode the clutch engagement is far more crisp and the throttle response is improved, the laggy feel between 1-2 especially seems to dissipate a discernible amount. __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Present 2013 White Malibu Present 1996 Corvette LT4, M6 Present 2002 Black on Black Convertible Z/28, M6 History 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic Z/28, M6 History 1981 Gold Berlinetta, Auto History 1976 C10 Stepside, History

06-11-2015, 02:46 PM	#19
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Mine has initial engagement around 4-5 then fully engaged around 2-3. I will say after I drove the Camaro and then had to move my Honda accord around that the Honda had maybe 2 inches of clutch travel where the Camaro has 4-5 inches. I think the clutch in the Honda was going lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

06-11-2015, 03:04 PM	#21
BostiPB Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 129 View My Garage	Mine has a high engagement point as well. I am use to it due to the fact that my previous car(09 Cobalt SS) had a very similar engagement point. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS - Red Rock Metallic - Kooks Headers, Corsa Extreme, Factory Reproductions Z28 Rims, Pedders Coilovers, JDP Clutch Reservoir, Summit Racing Line Lock, GM Strut Brace, GM low profile splash guards, Roto-fab CAI, Oracle Ghosted Sidemarker Lights & Concept Mirrors, ZL1 Side Skirts, MGW Flat Stick Shifter, BMR Subframe Connectors, Eaton Truetrac, Yukon 4.11s, GForce Renegade Axles, Speedmaster79 Diff Cover, Offset Diff Bushings, Every Suspension Bushing Front & Rear Replaced with BMR Poly Bushings - 421HP 412TQ

06-11-2015, 06:12 PM	#27
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Don't bother trying to make it a smooth shift. Just driving it with a little aggression when shifting and it seems to be smoother. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/@FredJrsGarage ‘19 Silverado 3500 dmax ‘77 trans am ‘63 c2 Shopping for more Camaros

06-11-2015, 01:57 PM	#17
agent5 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS (+RS) + Hurst+ DME Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO,United States Posts: 147	2013 SS with a factory HURST shifter (if it makes any difference), I noticed engaging about 1/3 from fully pressed and a really short travel to fully engaged. It took me a while getting used to because when backing up slowly when the car is new I would get a slight smell of burnt clutch. After 3 years I've pretty much perfected it.

06-11-2015, 02:21 PM	#18
ex11b90 Drives: 1LT 2011 Camaro M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Union City, MI Posts: 140	Based on your clock system mine's between 4 & 5 o'clock. Driven sticks all my life and the Camaro's clutch is not my favorite, definitely takes some getting used to, but wouldn't trade it for an auto on it's worse day...

06-11-2015, 03:00 PM	#20
Foxfire15 Drives: 2015 2LT/RS BVM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 244	yeah, definitely taking some getting used to. Just picked up my car last night from the dealer and I must've killed it 3 times. After driving to work today though I've just about got it. It's a lot higher than the old 01 was.

06-11-2015, 04:45 PM	#24
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	If u have to start in second gear so u don't jerk it then u need to learn how to drive manual better. This was my first manual and it's fine for me.

06-11-2015, 06:02 PM	#26
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	I drive a manual everyday to make a living. I think I got it covered.

06-11-2015, 06:42 PM	#28
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I just do it by feel.