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MTI Racing · 01-28-2010, 12:48 PM

Check this out.

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jheike · 02-17-2010, 11:14 PM

No you are not imagining this problem. I have owned the SS for 5 month, and its been in the shop @ 10 times. Making a long story short these trannies have problems with the throw out bearings, etc and few dealers have a great understanding of the car. I got a lemon law lawyer the second week, and its paid off. GM just replaced various transmission parts, and muffer assemblies, but apparently it took a lawyer to make Mr Goodwrench to start using his wrench. Having problems with this car, get a lemon law lawyer. I'll be have to share my repair sheets.

urr2slo · 02-17-2010, 11:30 PM

i havent had any problems yet but i know the stock clutch is weak, actually getting slight slip/chatter in 3rd gear at just over 5k rpm at wot. i'm replacing it very soon with centerforces dual disc and lightweight flywheel.

Kubi · 02-21-2010, 06:31 PM

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Juls62 · 02-23-2010, 10:26 PM

I had the same issue, always in reverse, I stopped noticing it around 2400 miles. So either I got better with the clutch in this car or it was something to do with a break in

rickjames · 02-25-2010, 11:22 PM

I got just over 7000 on mine and smell the clutch at times. To me it smells like pissing on a camp fire.

iBK3000 · 02-25-2010, 11:37 PM

Burning the Clutch smells bad because you are burning a deadly poison, asbestos. I have smelled it and once it even got stuck in my nostrils for a bit.

This thread should be called bad drivers smell.

turbo222 · 03-11-2010, 02:42 AM

I still cant belive no real "professional" has given there too sence....

anyone?

DaveT · 03-11-2010, 03:33 AM

Mine does it too, especially backing up a steep incline carefully.

5th_GEN_SS · 03-22-2010, 10:53 AM

i dont thnk ive ever burnt mine...
im always affraid too so i ask the gf if she smells anything.. always no, not really sure what it smells like... but ive never smelt anything bad while taking off so i think im safe?

what exactly is the proper way to engage it while your on a steep incline or @ slow starts?

wont you "burn" it a little in these situations no matter what?

do problems really only occur if your letting off slow and giving a lot of gas? or have it half way and giving it gas? maybe if your stuck on a hill or something?

Hicompression · 03-27-2010, 02:15 PM

I was making a U-turn last night and was slipping the clutch while in the turn. Man it stank afterwards! I had some clutch chatter going into first today so I know I burned it pretty good. Hopefully I didn't do too much damage.

Fat_Tire_Custom · 03-27-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBK3000

Burning the Clutch smells bad because you are burning a deadly poison, asbestos. I have smelled it and once it even got stuck in my nostrils for a bit.

This thread should be called bad drivers smell.

Sorry buddy, but I sincerely doubt that any domestic manufacturer has used asbestos in any automotive applications in at least a couple decades. Also, asbestos is not a poison, it is a fiberous mineral whose fine sharp ends cause tissue irritations resulting in a an increased cancer rate among unprotected asbestos worker comparable to the cancer rate among smokers.

nhra stocker · 04-02-2010, 09:08 AM

Ive got 1200 miles on my car now that was broke in hard , Drag raced 20+ times down the strip , Made 3 dyno pulls and thrashed on every time ive got it out. My clutch pedal has stuck to the floor or halfway to the floor at least a dozen times. It still works fine though. I did decide to take the trans out before Camarofest last fri night and see how it looked. Other than alot of clutch dust and random small hot spots on the flywheel and presure plate it looked fine! The clutch other than normal wear had no flaws. I blew out all the dust , cleaned it up real good with rags and put it back together. On a hoist with no help other than my 2 daughters 4 and 6 trying to help it took about 3 and ahalf hours to complete. For the abuse ive put mine thru im impressed with it!

Michael_Js · 04-02-2010, 09:37 AM

Yup, there are several clutch issue threads going on. Mine has stuck 1/2 way about 4-5 times so far. Did the brake fluid change, twice. Aggressive take-offs are the worst - smells horrible! Brought it into the dealer on Wed, and of course, it didn't happen on the test drive. It did smell a bit though...So, they (local Chevy dealer) are willing to take it in and see what's going on. Hopefully will be bringing her in on the 12th since I need her this Wed for an appointment with Stillen for some coilovers...

02-17-2010, 11:14 PM	#44
jheike Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 3	Burning Clutch No you are not imagining this problem. I have owned the SS for 5 month, and its been in the shop @ 10 times. Making a long story short these trannies have problems with the throw out bearings, etc and few dealers have a great understanding of the car. I got a lemon law lawyer the second week, and its paid off. GM just replaced various transmission parts, and muffer assemblies, but apparently it took a lawyer to make Mr Goodwrench to start using his wrench. Having problems with this car, get a lemon law lawyer. I'll be have to share my repair sheets.

02-25-2010, 11:37 PM	#49
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	Burning the Clutch smells bad because you are burning a deadly poison, asbestos. I have smelled it and once it even got stuck in my nostrils for a bit. This thread should be called bad drivers smell. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

03-22-2010, 10:53 AM	#52
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	i dont thnk ive ever burnt mine... im always affraid too so i ask the gf if she smells anything.. always no, not really sure what it smells like... but ive never smelt anything bad while taking off so i think im safe? what exactly is the proper way to engage it while your on a steep incline or @ slow starts? wont you "burn" it a little in these situations no matter what? do problems really only occur if your letting off slow and giving a lot of gas? or have it half way and giving it gas? maybe if your stuck on a hill or something? __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

03-27-2010, 02:15 PM	#53
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,468	I was making a U-turn last night and was slipping the clutch while in the turn. Man it stank afterwards! I had some clutch chatter going into first today so I know I burned it pretty good. Hopefully I didn't do too much damage. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

04-02-2010, 09:08 AM	#55
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	Ive got 1200 miles on my car now that was broke in hard , Drag raced 20+ times down the strip , Made 3 dyno pulls and thrashed on every time ive got it out. My clutch pedal has stuck to the floor or halfway to the floor at least a dozen times. It still works fine though. I did decide to take the trans out before Camarofest last fri night and see how it looked. Other than alot of clutch dust and random small hot spots on the flywheel and presure plate it looked fine! The clutch other than normal wear had no flaws. I blew out all the dust , cleaned it up real good with rags and put it back together. On a hoist with no help other than my 2 daughters 4 and 6 trying to help it took about 3 and ahalf hours to complete. For the abuse ive put mine thru im impressed with it! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud Last edited by nhra stocker; 04-02-2010 at 10:00 AM.

01-28-2010, 12:48 PM	#43
MTI Racing Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 442	Check this out. http://www.mtiracing.com/purchase/20...10-camaro.html

02-17-2010, 11:30 PM	#45
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	i havent had any problems yet but i know the stock clutch is weak, actually getting slight slip/chatter in 3rd gear at just over 5k rpm at wot. i'm replacing it very soon with centerforces dual disc and lightweight flywheel.

02-21-2010, 06:31 PM	#46
Kubi Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delray Bch Posts: 113	.

02-23-2010, 10:26 PM	#47
Juls62 Juls62 Drives: 2010 2SS Silver 6 speed manual Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Niceville Fl Posts: 4	I had the same issue, always in reverse, I stopped noticing it around 2400 miles. So either I got better with the clutch in this car or it was something to do with a break in

02-25-2010, 11:22 PM	#48
rickjames Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlan KY Posts: 58 View My Garage	I got just over 7000 on mine and smell the clutch at times. To me it smells like pissing on a camp fire.

03-11-2010, 02:42 AM	#50
turbo222 Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Beach CA / Tempe AZ Posts: 285	I still cant belive no real "professional" has given there too sence.... anyone?

03-11-2010, 03:33 AM	#51
DaveT Drives: 2010 2SS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 236	Mine does it too, especially backing up a steep incline carefully.

04-02-2010, 09:37 AM	#56
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Yup, there are several clutch issue threads going on. Mine has stuck 1/2 way about 4-5 times so far. Did the brake fluid change, twice. Aggressive take-offs are the worst - smells horrible! Brought it into the dealer on Wed, and of course, it didn't happen on the test drive. It did smell a bit though...So, they (local Chevy dealer) are willing to take it in and see what's going on. Hopefully will be bringing her in on the 12th since I need her this Wed for an appointment with Stillen for some coilovers... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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