Clutch take up sensitivity. Adjustable? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroSS_LS3 · 08-10-2009, 11:59 AM

My 2SS/RS 6M has a very touchy clutch. It engages very quickly when I just let out a little. This is making it very hard for me to do good quick launches because I often bog it. I have owned 4 Mustangs with 5 speed manuals and their clutches were much more forgiving. I have had my Camaro now for a little over a month with 1800 miles on it. I can finally drive it smoothly but I still suck at launches.

Can these clutches be adjusted to give me more travel in the peddle before it fully engages? I feel that is what I need for my style. I guess I’m just not that accurate to be able to feather the clutch in just 2” travel.

I need to get better at quick launches before the day comes that some Mustang or god forbid a Ricer pulls up next to me at a light. I do not want to embarrass myself or the Camaro.

LDGn63 · 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM

No help but mine is like a light switch too. ON or OFF!

stovt001 · 08-11-2009, 03:18 PM

Abrupt clutch takeup is a common complaint for the 2010 Camaro. I'm fairly inexperienced with driving a manual transmission, so I am a bit worried. Can this be modified away?

mstrfdsstr · 08-13-2009, 07:45 AM

when mine finaly broke in its fine now?

D1BADZ · 08-14-2009, 09:59 AM

I think some more seat time will get you that correct launch, dont blame it on the clutch lol.

OR go but another mustang?

stovt001 · 08-14-2009, 12:10 PM

Nothing pisses me off more around here when someone tries to shut the door on a legitimate discussion by saying "deal with it or go buy a Mustang". Why are you even here?

Dr Jkel · 08-14-2009, 12:29 PM

so can it be adjusted?

RobertHarriSS · 08-14-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Nothing pisses me off more around here when someone tries to shut the door on a legitimate discussion by saying "deal with it or go buy a Mustang". Why are you even here?

I agree 100% Why be a dick?

SS/RS*ATX · 08-15-2009, 12:08 AM

back to topic; can it be adjusted for different driving styles????

CamaroSS_LS3 · 08-15-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Nothing pisses me off more around here when someone tries to shut the door on a legitimate discussion by saying "deal with it or go buy a Mustang". Why are you even here?

I agree too dangit. I did not say I wanted another Mustang! My CAMARO is way better than any Mustang I ever owned, I absolutely love the Camaro and it is the best hot rod I have ever owned but the clutch is just a little too sensitive for my number of birthdays and response times.

I checked with the dealer’s service department and they said there are no adjustments because it's purely hydraulic. I will just have to get use to it. The jerk that made the negative remark unfortunately was right that I will just need more seat time, if he just didn't add the other comment.

KATHY63 · 08-15-2009, 01:40 AM

I just picked ours up from the shop yesterday because the clutch stayed to the floor 3 times. They had to bleed the master cylinder to solve the problem. Now it is much stiffer and like brand new. We have also had the problem of it slipping out of first and reverse. The dealership couldn't get it to happen so they said they felt safe giving it back to us but to call if it happens again.

08-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
CamaroSS_LS3 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM/IOM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 242 View My Garage	Clutch take up sensitivity. Adjustable? My 2SS/RS 6M has a very touchy clutch. It engages very quickly when I just let out a little. This is making it very hard for me to do good quick launches because I often bog it. I have owned 4 Mustangs with 5 speed manuals and their clutches were much more forgiving. I have had my Camaro now for a little over a month with 1800 miles on it. I can finally drive it smoothly but I still suck at launches. Can these clutches be adjusted to give me more travel in the peddle before it fully engages? I feel that is what I need for my style. I guess I’m just not that accurate to be able to feather the clutch in just 2” travel. I need to get better at quick launches before the day comes that some Mustang or god forbid a Ricer pulls up next to me at a light. I do not want to embarrass myself or the Camaro. __________________ 2SS/RS 6 speed manual. VIN# 2G1FT1EW7A9116851 No Mod's love it just the way it is.

08-11-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	No help but mine is like a light switch too. ON or OFF! __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

08-11-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Abrupt clutch takeup is a common complaint for the 2010 Camaro. I'm fairly inexperienced with driving a manual transmission, so I am a bit worried. Can this be modified away? __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

08-13-2009, 07:45 AM	#4
mstrfdsstr Drives: 2010 SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: toms river, nj Posts: 141	when mine finaly broke in its fine now? __________________ IOM 2 SS/RS LS3 vin9862

08-14-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,325 View My Garage	I think some more seat time will get you that correct launch, dont blame it on the clutch lol. OR go but another mustang? __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

08-14-2009, 12:10 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Nothing pisses me off more around here when someone tries to shut the door on a legitimate discussion by saying "deal with it or go buy a Mustang". Why are you even here? __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

08-14-2009, 12:29 PM	#7
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	so can it be adjusted?

08-15-2009, 12:08 AM	#9
SS/RS*ATX Drives: Acura TSX, 2SS/RS Man. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 66	back to topic; can it be adjusted for different driving styles????

08-15-2009, 01:40 AM	#11
KATHY63 Drives: 2010 IOM manual 2SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: garage exceapt weekends Posts: 214 View My Garage	I just picked ours up from the shop yesterday because the clutch stayed to the floor 3 times. They had to bleed the master cylinder to solve the problem. Now it is much stiffer and like brand new. We have also had the problem of it slipping out of first and reverse. The dealership couldn't get it to happen so they said they felt safe giving it back to us but to call if it happens again.

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