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runyonwc · 09-09-2015, 09:18 PM

I just purchased a 2013 ZL1 about two weeks ago and I've noticed the clutch pedal seems to catch kind of high in its travel. Is this normal for ZL1's? In 1st gear leaving a stop light, sometimes I get a little bit of shudder from the clutch but it is not slipping or shuddering in any other gear at WOT.

Is there any way to adjust the clutch or is it fixed since it is hydraulic?

Also, I can hear some whirring or maybe exhaust noise that seems to be coming from behind the gauges in the console under load or firewall. Not sure if this is just exhaust noise or transmission noise. It's not terribly loud but I do hear it. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Thanks for the help.

AGM 1LE · 09-09-2015, 09:37 PM

The clutch pedal in my 1le catches high in the travel. I believe that is normal for these cars.

BeachBum · 09-09-2015, 10:08 PM

Yes, Clutch Pedal Does Indeed Catch On The High Side - - I Stalled The Car (3) Times Coming Home From The Show Room Floor

KaBoom1701 · 09-09-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by runyonwc

I just purchased a 2013 ZL1 about two weeks ago and I've noticed the clutch pedal seems to catch kind of high in its travel. Is this normal for ZL1's? In 1st gear leaving a stop light, sometimes I get a little bit of shudder from the clutch but it is not slipping or shuddering in any other gear at WOT.

Is there any way to adjust the clutch or is it fixed since it is hydraulic?

Also, I can hear some whirring or maybe exhaust noise that seems to be coming from behind the gauges in the console under load or firewall. Not sure if this is just exhaust noise or transmission noise. It's not terribly loud but I do hear it. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Thanks for the help.

What....do you have dog hearing? lol j/k

Yes, the clutch does catch high...you'll get used to it.

dtwolcot2 · 09-09-2015, 11:45 PM

The shudder comes from hot spots that formed on the flywheel from slipping the clutch too much. I've done it to my last 2 clutches from drag racing trying to get the best times possible. It can go away over time depending on how bad it is and is mostly just annoying. I haven't noticed any negatives from it.

hairtrigger · 09-09-2015, 11:56 PM

You'll like the high clutch pedal when you find you only have to push it half way down on a no lift shift.

runyonwc · 09-10-2015, 07:02 AM

Thanks for all the replies. The chattering isn't too bad. It is gone if I let the clutch out a little faster. It will just take some getting used to vs my 2002 Z06 I had.

camguynj · 09-10-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AGM 1LE

The clutch pedal in my 1le catches high in the travel. I believe that is normal for these cars.

High clutch engagement is normal for our cars. Check this out as a way to adjust/lower the engagement height http://ramclutches.com/pedaladjuster.html

winterboy8 · 09-10-2015, 08:08 AM

I have the same problem, right from the very beginning and I was original owner. I don't think this car likes you to engage the clutch too slowly, chatters too much. Drives me crazy too, and doesn't always happen either.

lbls1 · 09-10-2015, 08:14 AM

I've found that I had to learn the clutch pedal when I got mine. It does kind of catch on the high side, but after awhile you'll learn the pedal and how to minimize the harsh shifting and stalling. The first day with my ZL I must have stalled it at least 5 times (I was a novice at manual shifting), but after some driving and practice I learned the right spots of the clutch pedal and shifts.

winterboy8 · 09-10-2015, 08:34 AM

I recently reached my break-in milestone and am now able to drive it like I stole it. So I tried taking it to around 6K on the tach and shifting and let's just say my first shift wasn't the best. Not sure if I was surprised at the power or what, but definitely need to get the clutch to gas sync down a little better, or just not fear the NLS and get confident it will always work.

Nickey31 · 09-11-2015, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

High clutch engagement is normal for our cars. Check this out as a way to adjust/lower the engagement height http://ramclutches.com/pedaladjuster.html

I have the Ram Clutch pedal adjuster and adjusted it perfectly to my liking. They also make a very nice triple disc clutch now.

camguynj · 09-11-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickey31

I have the Ram Clutch pedal adjuster and adjusted it perfectly to my liking. They also make a very nice triple disc clutch now.

Did you install it at the same time as the new clutch ?

runyonwc · 09-11-2015, 08:25 PM

was the install of the clutch adjuster hard?

09-09-2015, 09:18 PM	#1
runyonwc Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Where does you clutch pedal start to catch I just purchased a 2013 ZL1 about two weeks ago and I've noticed the clutch pedal seems to catch kind of high in its travel. Is this normal for ZL1's? In 1st gear leaving a stop light, sometimes I get a little bit of shudder from the clutch but it is not slipping or shuddering in any other gear at WOT. Is there any way to adjust the clutch or is it fixed since it is hydraulic? Also, I can hear some whirring or maybe exhaust noise that seems to be coming from behind the gauges in the console under load or firewall. Not sure if this is just exhaust noise or transmission noise. It's not terribly loud but I do hear it. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for the help.

09-09-2015, 09:37 PM	#2
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	The clutch pedal in my 1le catches high in the travel. I believe that is normal for these cars. __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

09-09-2015, 10:08 PM	#3
BeachBum Drives: 2012 (ZL-1) #468 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Veradale, Washington Posts: 651	Yes, Clutch Pedal Does Indeed Catch On The High Side - - I Stalled The Car (3) Times Coming Home From The Show Room Floor __________________

09-09-2015, 11:45 PM	#5
dtwolcot2 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GA Posts: 167	The shudder comes from hot spots that formed on the flywheel from slipping the clutch too much. I've done it to my last 2 clutches from drag racing trying to get the best times possible. It can go away over time depending on how bad it is and is mostly just annoying. I haven't noticed any negatives from it. __________________ 11.633 @ 118.85 Stock M6 Drag Radials

09-09-2015, 11:56 PM	#6
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	You'll like the high clutch pedal when you find you only have to push it half way down on a no lift shift. __________________

09-10-2015, 07:02 AM	#7
runyonwc Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Thanks for all the replies. The chattering isn't too bad. It is gone if I let the clutch out a little faster. It will just take some getting used to vs my 2002 Z06 I had.

09-10-2015, 08:08 AM	#9
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	I have the same problem, right from the very beginning and I was original owner. I don't think this car likes you to engage the clutch too slowly, chatters too much. Drives me crazy too, and doesn't always happen either. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

09-10-2015, 08:14 AM	#10
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	I've found that I had to learn the clutch pedal when I got mine. It does kind of catch on the high side, but after awhile you'll learn the pedal and how to minimize the harsh shifting and stalling. The first day with my ZL I must have stalled it at least 5 times (I was a novice at manual shifting), but after some driving and practice I learned the right spots of the clutch pedal and shifts. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

09-10-2015, 08:34 AM	#11
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	I recently reached my break-in milestone and am now able to drive it like I stole it. So I tried taking it to around 6K on the tach and shifting and let's just say my first shift wasn't the best. Not sure if I was surprised at the power or what, but definitely need to get the clutch to gas sync down a little better, or just not fear the NLS and get confident it will always work. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

09-11-2015, 08:25 PM	#14
runyonwc Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	was the install of the clutch adjuster hard?