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derin11 · 08-15-2009, 02:07 PM

Hey guys, i was test driving a v8 manual today and the cluth ppops out reealllyy hard. How many miles untill it stops pipping out super hard

SSOOCH · 08-15-2009, 02:27 PM

Mine doesn't pop out hard at all. And I only have 687 miles on my car.

ssarrival · 08-15-2009, 02:28 PM

Normally takes around 500-600 miles before I noticed mine getting better. It could be that It just took a little while to learn the characteristics of the car. Probably what you are noticing is the small grab point of the final engagement. This clutch is not very forgiving so you will need to be patient until you have gotten use to it.

derin11 · 08-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Ya becuase the car wants to stall on me alot, even tho i havent stalled it yet, the clutch seems like when i try to let it out a bit to get it into gear, that it wants to push my foot out instantly

derin11 · 08-15-2009, 03:09 PM

also the car has 250 miles on it

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-15-2009, 04:20 PM

the clutch on this car is grabby. its not a smooth transition. once it engages, its on. just give it some more gas and go play with it some more, you'll get the feel for it.

ALLT4 · 08-15-2009, 04:46 PM

I found blipping the throttle a little before letting the clutch out in first helps. You know, get the motor spun up and use it's centrifugal force instead of trying to master throttle and clutch out of the hole so to speak. Makes you sound intimidating also, it does take a while to master this clutch, I also thought it was grabby but after 700 miles you would never know I only have that little time in the seat. Don't sweat it, it just comes with learning the car. And what better car to learn?

JHart · 08-15-2009, 06:08 PM

where is it letting out at??? for some of you veteran manual car drivers, is this a "hard" car to learn???

themossman · 08-15-2009, 08:44 PM

The clutch on this car is bizarre...at least mine is...
I wouldn't call it hard...I would just say that it's very quick and in a strange place. I would prefer it a bit closer to the floor.

The guys that worked on my car also commented on the clutch, unsolicited, and said that each of them had stalled it a few times...which was very odd.

You get used to it pretty quick. Now when I drive my wifes car I think her clutch is the weird one...

JHart · 08-15-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themossman

The clutch on this car is bizarre...at least mine is...
I wouldn't call it hard...I would just say that it's very quick and in a strange place. I would prefer it a bit closer to the floor.

The guys that worked on my car also commented on the clutch, unsolicited, and said that each of them had stalled it a few times...which was very odd.

You get used to it pretty quick. Now when I drive my wifes car I think her clutch is the weird one...

cool. i learned to drive in a 91 chevy 1500 with a clutch that let off at the top which sucked, but i'm okay at driving a straight drive, hopefully i learn quick in this one

Red Hot SS · 08-16-2009, 01:44 AM

Hmm...good to hear.

I have 2300 miles on mine. The clutch is very grabby, but i've gotten used to it on take-off.

However, I have not yet mastered near-redline speed shifting without lunging/jumping. I thought it was me, but I hop in my dad's vette and its 'away we go'. Glad to hear others having issues.

quedogf94 · 08-16-2009, 02:36 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32142

This is a post I started a few weeks back. I now have 1450 miles on my car. The car didn't start taking off smoothly until around 500 to 600 miles as ssarrival stated. You almost have to ride to clutch to get a smooth launch. It just takes time getting use to the clutch. I use to be conscience of the position of the clutch during launch, now I'm more conscience of drivers not paying attention.

themossman · 08-16-2009, 09:54 AM

Ha! I'm glad I'm not the only one...I thought it was me!

In order to get rid of that surge you have to keep the revs up and shift HARD...at least that's the way I can smooth out the shifts.

Funny thing...I have no idea what it feels like to shift under hard acceleration from 3 to 4, 4 to 5, or 5 to 6....

E85LSX · 08-17-2009, 03:39 PM

I also didn't like the feel of the clutch pedal when stock. I removed a "return" spring under the dash for the clutch pedal and I like the clutch feel much better now. The spring is easy to remove or install so u guys might want to give it a shot and see if you like it!

08-15-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
derin11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San clemente Posts: 229 View My Garage	V8 manual question Hey guys, i was test driving a v8 manual today and the cluth ppops out reealllyy hard. How many miles untill it stops pipping out super hard

08-15-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Mine doesn't pop out hard at all. And I only have 687 miles on my car. __________________

08-15-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
JHart I haz camaro again :) Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Union, South Carolina Posts: 660	where is it letting out at??? for some of you veteran manual car drivers, is this a "hard" car to learn??? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS(back in a camaro again, yessssss!) 2010 silverado z71 ccsb(sold, old dd) 2010 camaro1ss(sold, missed, will have another someday)

08-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#9
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	The clutch on this car is bizarre...at least mine is... I wouldn't call it hard...I would just say that it's very quick and in a strange place. I would prefer it a bit closer to the floor. The guys that worked on my car also commented on the clutch, unsolicited, and said that each of them had stalled it a few times...which was very odd. You get used to it pretty quick. Now when I drive my wifes car I think her clutch is the weird one... __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

08-16-2009, 01:44 AM	#11
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	Hmm...good to hear. I have 2300 miles on mine. The clutch is very grabby, but i've gotten used to it on take-off. However, I have not yet mastered near-redline speed shifting without lunging/jumping. I thought it was me, but I hop in my dad's vette and its 'away we go'. Glad to hear others having issues. __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

08-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	Normally takes around 500-600 miles before I noticed mine getting better. It could be that It just took a little while to learn the characteristics of the car. Probably what you are noticing is the small grab point of the final engagement. This clutch is not very forgiving so you will need to be patient until you have gotten use to it.

08-15-2009, 03:09 PM	#4
derin11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San clemente Posts: 229 View My Garage	Ya becuase the car wants to stall on me alot, even tho i havent stalled it yet, the clutch seems like when i try to let it out a bit to get it into gear, that it wants to push my foot out instantly

08-15-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	I found blipping the throttle a little before letting the clutch out in first helps. You know, get the motor spun up and use it's centrifugal force instead of trying to master throttle and clutch out of the hole so to speak. Makes you sound intimidating also, it does take a while to master this clutch, I also thought it was grabby but after 700 miles you would never know I only have that little time in the seat. Don't sweat it, it just comes with learning the car. And what better car to learn?

08-16-2009, 02:36 AM	#12
quedogf94 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Black on Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 24	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32142 This is a post I started a few weeks back. I now have 1450 miles on my car. The car didn't start taking off smoothly until around 500 to 600 miles as ssarrival stated. You almost have to ride to clutch to get a smooth launch. It just takes time getting use to the clutch. I use to be conscience of the position of the clutch during launch, now I'm more conscience of drivers not paying attention.

08-16-2009, 09:54 AM	#13
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Ha! I'm glad I'm not the only one...I thought it was me! In order to get rid of that surge you have to keep the revs up and shift HARD...at least that's the way I can smooth out the shifts. Funny thing...I have no idea what it feels like to shift under hard acceleration from 3 to 4, 4 to 5, or 5 to 6.... __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

08-17-2009, 03:39 PM	#14
E85LSX Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 244	I also didn't like the feel of the clutch pedal when stock. I removed a "return" spring under the dash for the clutch pedal and I like the clutch feel much better now. The spring is easy to remove or install so u guys might want to give it a shot and see if you like it!

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