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Cali_Camaro_SS · 03-09-2010, 12:37 PM

Hey just for the heck of it I tried to do a quick launch and when let go of the clutch pedal it stayed in and just got reved up, anybody else have that happen, or what is that?

ljustin293 · 03-09-2010, 12:38 PM

Take it to the dealer

x7productions · 03-09-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali_Camaro_SS

Hey just for the heck of it I tried to do a quick launch and when let go of the clutch pedal it stayed in and just got reved up, anybody else have that happen, or what is that?

This happened to me as well, although I have a V6 engine.

Betro02 · 03-09-2010, 01:51 PM

Yeah take it to the dealer time for some warranty work

Ghost of Vincent Price · 03-09-2010, 01:53 PM

Been happening on ls powered cars since 1997.

ron10 · 03-09-2010, 02:17 PM

dealer!

Michael_Js · 03-09-2010, 02:20 PM

Yup. There are a few threads on this. I think the issue is with contaminated clutch/brake fluid. It's happened to me several times with quick launches.

cab2g · 03-09-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost of Vincent Price

Been happening on ls powered cars since 1997.

really? and no fix?

cdigiovanni · 03-09-2010, 02:22 PM

no big deal... 1 day fix if the part is in. it could be the clutch master cylinger. nothing you did will cause that problem, happen to me starting my 08 CTS.

Camaro21 · 03-09-2010, 02:23 PM

It has happended to me just once.

mtcwby · 03-09-2010, 02:33 PM

Here's the fix... Separate the clutch and brake reservoirs by installing a seperate clutch reservoir. Then change the clutch fluid regularly so you don't get alot of clutch dust contaminating the fluid. I did this before I ever started racing my car and I've never had a problem in nearly 100 launches at the track. I just change my clutch fluid after every track day. it only takes a couple of ounces of fluid. I also use Motul RBF600 fluid. The reservoir is GM part # 92065790
Here's a thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34085

nhra stocker · 03-09-2010, 07:41 PM

This happens to me at least once everytime i race it! Im trying to slip the clutch a lil to much to get the car out of the hole for a good 60' time.

bobscogin · 03-09-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali_Camaro_SS

Hey just for the heck of it I tried to do a quick launch and when let go of the clutch pedal it stayed in and just got reved up, anybody else have that happen, or what is that?

Diaphragm type clutches will do that if the diaphragm spring goes "overcenter". Reducing clutch pedal travel slightly to prevent excessive disengagement will usually cure it.

Bob

jnm2003 · 04-12-2010, 06:46 PM

happens to me at least once everytime i race it too! I went to the track last friday and everytime i get less than 1.90 60ft it tries sticking. Ive noticed when i launch it hard it sticks and its when i get my best 60 ft times. It sucks!!! I ran a 1.92 and 1.95 60 ft and no problem. I got a 1.82 60ft and of course it happened but i got lucky this time bc the spring behind the clutch pedal popped it out all the way before i had to shift 2nd.
I do flushes after everytime i race the car also. I use Super Dot 4 brake fluid from GM and it doesnt do it as easily. Im still on the lookout for separate clutch reservoir but the GTOs are on back order. I also heard that you can use a reservoir from a older honda civic. is this right?
I also am planning on getting a line lock because when i do burnouts it seems to happen more often. I street race a good bit and if i do a rolling burnout like dumping clutch and spinnin the tires until it grabs and not holding the brakes, that it doesnt stick on me. I did that the other night and it did not stick once on me! It makes sense because the clutch is engaging with me putting my foot on the brakes, which is putting pressure on the drivetrain.

With a separate clutch reservoir and a line lock i will hopefully not have to deal with this anymore!!!

03-09-2010, 12:37 PM	#1
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 862	clutch got stuck? Hey just for the heck of it I tried to do a quick launch and when let go of the clutch pedal it stayed in and just got reved up, anybody else have that happen, or what is that?

03-09-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
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: 5,299 View My Garage	Yup. There are a few threads on this. I think the issue is with contaminated clutch/brake fluid. It's happened to me several times with quick launches. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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;

03-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#11
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	Here's the fix... Separate the clutch and brake reservoirs by installing a seperate clutch reservoir. Then change the clutch fluid regularly so you don't get alot of clutch dust contaminating the fluid. I did this before I ever started racing my car and I've never had a problem in nearly 100 launches at the track. I just change my clutch fluid after every track day. it only takes a couple of ounces of fluid. I also use Motul RBF600 fluid. The reservoir is GM part # 92065790 Here's a thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34085 __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles Last edited by mtcwby; 03-09-2010 at 02:54 PM.

03-09-2010, 07:41 PM	#12
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	This happens to me at least once everytime i race it! Im trying to slip the clutch a lil to much to get the car out of the hole for a good 60' time. __________________ 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

04-12-2010, 06:46 PM	#14
jnm2003 Drives: O2 GMC & 2010 camaro SS IBM 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US Posts: 257	happens to me at least once everytime i race it too! I went to the track last friday and everytime i get less than 1.90 60ft it tries sticking. Ive noticed when i launch it hard it sticks and its when i get my best 60 ft times. It sucks!!! I ran a 1.92 and 1.95 60 ft and no problem. I got a 1.82 60ft and of course it happened but i got lucky this time bc the spring behind the clutch pedal popped it out all the way before i had to shift 2nd. I do flushes after everytime i race the car also. I use Super Dot 4 brake fluid from GM and it doesnt do it as easily. Im still on the lookout for separate clutch reservoir but the GTOs are on back order. I also heard that you can use a reservoir from a older honda civic. is this right? I also am planning on getting a line lock because when i do burnouts it seems to happen more often. I street race a good bit and if i do a rolling burnout like dumping clutch and spinnin the tires until it grabs and not holding the brakes, that it doesnt stick on me. I did that the other night and it did not stick once on me! It makes sense because the clutch is engaging with me putting my foot on the brakes, which is putting pressure on the drivetrain. With a separate clutch reservoir and a line lock i will hopefully not have to deal with this anymore!!! __________________ 2010 camaro SS/RS Manual IBM. NEW TIME 12.24 @ 114 mph. -[B] street tires, Hurst short throw, Halltech yellow jacket intake, AR long tube 1 7/8 headers, and a tune. 12.82 @ 110 MPH 1.92 60ft ALMOST Bone Stock ONLY MOD IS Borla mufflers.

03-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	Take it to the dealer

03-09-2010, 01:51 PM	#4
Betro02 Drives: Powerful Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addison IL Posts: 142	Yeah take it to the dealer time for some warranty work

03-09-2010, 01:53 PM	#5
Ghost of Vincent Price Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: underground Posts: 374	Been happening on ls powered cars since 1997.

03-09-2010, 02:17 PM	#6
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	dealer!

03-09-2010, 02:22 PM	#9
cdigiovanni Drives: 2010 SS2, 03 vette supercharged, Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 339	no big deal... 1 day fix if the part is in. it could be the clutch master cylinger. nothing you did will cause that problem, happen to me starting my 08 CTS.

03-09-2010, 02:23 PM	#10
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	It has happended to me just once.

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