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Dfault · 10-24-2013, 06:54 AM

A 2013 SS showed up at the shop the other day and it was a 6 speed just like mine, but for some reason the shifting in that car felt way better than mine. Its almost like im having to shift through lard compared to butter. It felt notchy and it was stock from what I was able to tell.

What can I do to improve the way mine feels without spending loads of money?

LuSe4 · 10-24-2013, 07:11 AM

I have also noticed that the 2013's have a way lighter clutch pedal and way smoother transmission then all of the 2010 and 2011's I have been in. I am not sure what changed though.

Dfault · 10-24-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LuSe4

I have also noticed that the 2013's have a way lighter clutch pedal and way smoother transmission then all of the 2010 and 2011's I have been in. I am not sure what changed though.

Thats what I want to know. I also noticed the lighter clutch as well. Overall, it felt as if I didnt have to fight with the car as much as mine.

snaphappy · 10-24-2013, 07:49 AM

I get what you're saying. There could very well be a new clutch and shifter, but the transmission is the same right? I'd be pretty jealous if the new ones had a better transmission too! But yeah it definitely takes some skill and practice to be good with the clutch. Everyone who's driven my car has told me it's the most difficult clutch they've ever used.

nvofevery1 · 10-24-2013, 07:53 AM

Was it a short shifter maybe? Probably an obvious thing you would have noticed but my shifter is smooth as hell and it's the first short one I've had.

Dfault · 10-24-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nvofevery1

Was it a short shifter maybe? Probably an obvious thing you would have noticed but my shifter is smooth as hell and it's the first short one I've had.

It was stock, and you have a 2013 so its very smooth. Try finding a 2010 and feel the difference in the shifter.

Blk-Ice · 10-24-2013, 10:46 AM

It might have a different clutch in it. I changed to a ZR1 clutch during my build and it feels HELLA better than the stock clutch!

10-24-2013, 06:54 AM	#1
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Drove a 2013 SS, felt different than my 2010 A 2013 SS showed up at the shop the other day and it was a 6 speed just like mine, but for some reason the shifting in that car felt way better than mine. Its almost like im having to shift through lard compared to butter. It felt notchy and it was stock from what I was able to tell. What can I do to improve the way mine feels without spending loads of money?

10-24-2013, 07:11 AM	#2
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	I have also noticed that the 2013's have a way lighter clutch pedal and way smoother transmission then all of the 2010 and 2011's I have been in. I am not sure what changed though. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

10-24-2013, 07:53 AM	#5
nvofevery1 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS 6 Sp Dusk Edition Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 85	Was it a short shifter maybe? Probably an obvious thing you would have noticed but my shifter is smooth as hell and it's the first short one I've had. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS Dusk Edition 6 Speed

10-24-2013, 10:46 AM	#7
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	It might have a different clutch in it. I changed to a ZR1 clutch during my build and it feels HELLA better than the stock clutch! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

10-24-2013, 07:49 AM	#4
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	I get what you're saying. There could very well be a new clutch and shifter, but the transmission is the same right? I'd be pretty jealous if the new ones had a better transmission too! But yeah it definitely takes some skill and practice to be good with the clutch. Everyone who's driven my car has told me it's the most difficult clutch they've ever used.