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*radz28* · 04-23-2009, 03:29 PM

Sorry to hear about the clutch but it sounded like it responded like it was supposed to later so I'm sure you'll be okay.

It's a good lesson for many to make sure to understand the functions of the features the car has.

Thanks for sharing and I'm sure everything's going to turn out okay. HEY - you might still have a warranty claim if you turn it in right away. I'd just chalk it up to trying the Comp. Launch Mode

camaro5 · 04-23-2009, 03:32 PM

Corvettes have this problem too.

From what I've read, the dealers say it's user clutch technique error.

Hope it gets fixed soon.

Blownhotrodder · 04-23-2009, 03:59 PM

Good example to future camaro owners(not to pick on embalmer) but for the love of god atleast break the car in before you go hot rodding it. The clutch especially needs to be bedded and cycled before any hard driving.

cam2fst4u · 04-23-2009, 04:08 PM

thanks for the info

Speedfreak · 04-23-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I am Legend

If you "dump" a clutch, you are letting it go from the floor to fully engaged! Lift your foot as fast as you can!

If you are sliding or bleeding the clutch (some may call it something different), you are letting it out slow so as not to spin the tires (while giving it as much throttle as you can), letting it engage only enough to gain traction and then letting off completely.

Dumping a clutch will, in time, need to be replaced!

feathering.

LosXC451 · 04-23-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley78

Drive it like you stole it!!!

AFTER YOU BREAK IT IN!!!!!!!

steelmart · 04-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Embalmer

Yea, I'm ok with people criticizing. I really shouldn't have tried it out so early... I really just wanted to see the Launch Control though. I never knew the clutch with "stick" have way when it wasn't broken in though... call me crazy.

However, I'm pretty sure there is no lasting damage...I might have glazed it but looks like with some easy driving - that will go away - which obviously I'm am going very easy on her now...

Also thanks for the link 2KZ28_For_Now - I'll make sure to get the clutch fluid looked at immediately and replaced if necessary.

I for one appreciate the info. You messed up and wanted to inform people not to make the same mistake. Thank You.

cam2fst4u · 04-23-2009, 08:49 PM

Did the smell go away?

04-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#43
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Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	Good example to future camaro owners(not to pick on embalmer) but for the love of god atleast break the car in before you go hot rodding it. The clutch especially needs to be bedded and cycled before any hard driving.

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cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	thanks for the info

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