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KBone · 10-27-2009, 11:53 PM

I have a 2SS M6 with 1500mi on it. I have been noticing a what smells like clutch when I back out of a parking spot. Yes I am letting the clutch slip just a bit. But at low rpm and just a very little bit. I have never smelled clutch in any of my other stick shifts and was wondering if anyone had any ideas? Break in issue? poor driver? goop on the clutch from the factory?
Thanx

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-28-2009, 09:24 AM

even at low rpm, depending on how long you are taking to back out, you might get some burning from the clutch, but it shouldnt be a lot unless you are barely grabbing the clutch while backing

srevoal · 10-28-2009, 09:53 AM

The clutch is delicate on the Camaro. It will burn on hill starts, and low speed clutch starts. Had the same problem. Less clutch = problem solved.

alex33x · 10-28-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srevoal

The clutch is delicate on the Camaro. It will burn on hill starts, and low speed clutch starts. Had the same problem. Less clutch = problem solved.

Delicate? Don't the G8 guys wished they had our clutches cause we have the same clutch as the ZO6?

JHart · 10-28-2009, 08:45 PM

mine burns all the time, sometimes when i'm in line getting food in a drive thru, it stinks too good lord.

lawdogg149 · 10-28-2009, 08:53 PM

Let me chime in. I have since replaced my clutch with a fidanza twin ceramic. I too was smelling clutch burning all the time. Even before I turbcharged it. Well after the turbo it lasted maybe two weeks and was cooked with one pass on the strip. When we removed there was alot of dust but the pads looked like they had gotten very hot. I even had a spot on the flywheel were the disk had stuck to it. I don't think the stock clutch would of made it a whole year even before the turbo. We will see soon enough. I did go to the dealership and complain in which got nowhere. Stock clutches suck. If and when it dyes be sure to get the fidanza quicker revs and alot more holding power.

VABrit · 12-01-2009, 12:14 PM

I have noticed this increasingly as I approach 5,000 miles. I get the smell reversing, and with any moderate pull away. My concern is more that this smell (& dust) is getting inside the car. I never noticed anything like this on my GTO, even with the most aggressive high rpm clutch dumps. Anyone got any further ideas? Any dealers know of this issue and any good fixes (other than an aftermarket clutch)?

Foster26 · 12-01-2009, 10:33 PM

I too am experiencing the same problem. Been driving a stick for several years with no problems so I'm not taking credit for the problem! I sure hope I don't have to replace this thing anytime soon.

MikeBing · 12-02-2009, 09:17 PM

same problems here. would an aftermarket clutch solve the problem? I don't want to do that though with the car under warranty and all. grand.

drtwo · 12-02-2009, 09:22 PM

I have the same issue, it is aweful smelling. I used to think it was from being new, but still has it at 2500+ miles. I assume that it is normal and just wearing off the 'virgin' layer?!!

Indy2010 · 12-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Same problem here. I have noticed that it happens in those situations where holding the clutch a little is needed (starting on a incline, reverse, pulling the car into a tight spot, etc...). It really surprised me because I have been much more careful with the Camaro than any other stick shift that I have ever driven.

Alfieboy · 12-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Same here noticed it.. it is nasty smelling

Mhoward08 · 12-04-2009, 03:10 PM

Through my first 200 miles i noticed it all the time. Now with only 500 miles on mine its not anywhere as bad.

rudack · 12-04-2009, 03:19 PM

I get the same thing. Been driving stick for better part of 12 years.

10-27-2009, 11:53 PM	#1
KBone KBone Drives: Jeep & 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Langhorne, PA Posts: 29	Burning smell (clutch?) I have a 2SS M6 with 1500mi on it. I have been noticing a what smells like clutch when I back out of a parking spot. Yes I am letting the clutch slip just a bit. But at low rpm and just a very little bit. I have never smelled clutch in any of my other stick shifts and was wondering if anyone had any ideas? Break in issue? poor driver? goop on the clutch from the factory? Thanx

10-28-2009, 09:53 AM	#3
srevoal Like the Batmobile Honey Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 89 View My Garage	The clutch is delicate on the Camaro. It will burn on hill starts, and low speed clutch starts. Had the same problem. Less clutch = problem solved. __________________ 6/29/09 Preliminary Order - 1100 9/2/09 2000! 9/15/09 3000 10/05/2009 9/22/09 3300 10/05/2009 10/1/09 3400 10/5/2009 10/9/09 3800 2G1FT1EW1A9153975 ETA 10/23 10/24/09 IN MY GARAGE!!! Big thanks to Viz for satisfying my obsession. It was more than worth the wait. Black on black 2SS/RS M6

10-28-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
JHart I haz camaro again :) Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Union, South Carolina Posts: 660	mine burns all the time, sometimes when i'm in line getting food in a drive thru, it stinks too good lord. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS(back in a camaro again, yessssss!) 2010 silverado z71 ccsb(sold, old dd) 2010 camaro1ss(sold, missed, will have another someday)

12-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#10
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	I have the same issue, it is aweful smelling. I used to think it was from being new, but still has it at 2500+ miles. I assume that it is normal and just wearing off the 'virgin' layer?!! __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

12-04-2009, 03:19 PM	#14
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	I get the same thing. Been driving stick for better part of 12 years. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

10-28-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	Let me chime in. I have since replaced my clutch with a fidanza twin ceramic. I too was smelling clutch burning all the time. Even before I turbcharged it. Well after the turbo it lasted maybe two weeks and was cooked with one pass on the strip. When we removed there was alot of dust but the pads looked like they had gotten very hot. I even had a spot on the flywheel were the disk had stuck to it. I don't think the stock clutch would of made it a whole year even before the turbo. We will see soon enough. I did go to the dealership and complain in which got nowhere. Stock clutches suck. If and when it dyes be sure to get the fidanza quicker revs and alot more holding power.

12-01-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
VABrit Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 14	I have noticed this increasingly as I approach 5,000 miles. I get the smell reversing, and with any moderate pull away. My concern is more that this smell (& dust) is getting inside the car. I never noticed anything like this on my GTO, even with the most aggressive high rpm clutch dumps. Anyone got any further ideas? Any dealers know of this issue and any good fixes (other than an aftermarket clutch)?

12-01-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
Foster26 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM 6SP CGRS #9761 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 295	I too am experiencing the same problem. Been driving a stick for several years with no problems so I'm not taking credit for the problem! I sure hope I don't have to replace this thing anytime soon.

12-02-2009, 09:17 PM	#9
MikeBing Drives: 2010 CGM/IO 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 112	same problems here. would an aftermarket clutch solve the problem? I don't want to do that though with the car under warranty and all. grand.

12-03-2009, 10:03 PM	#11
Indy2010 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hannibal, MO Posts: 96	Same problem here. I have noticed that it happens in those situations where holding the clutch a little is needed (starting on a incline, reverse, pulling the car into a tight spot, etc...). It really surprised me because I have been much more careful with the Camaro than any other stick shift that I have ever driven.

12-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#12
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	Same here noticed it.. it is nasty smelling

12-04-2009, 03:10 PM	#13
Mhoward08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Silver Hood/Hockey Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Huntsville Texas Posts: 88 View My Garage	Through my first 200 miles i noticed it all the time. Now with only 500 miles on mine its not anywhere as bad.

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