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HzMajesty · 02-27-2010, 02:21 AM

Does any1 have 3rd gear release way to early down the clutch??

All it takes is for me to put my foot on the clutch and push an inch down and its out... all other gears need the clutch at least half way...

cdn2usa · 02-27-2010, 03:46 AM

Is this with the stock shifter?

If so, this is not normal, go to dealer, do not pass go.

If you or someone installed an after-market shifter and this trait happened after the install. I would have another look underneath. Did the bottom boot get fully installed? It's one of the tough things to put back if you have large hands. If it is hanging it could mess-up the shifting.

HzMajesty · 02-27-2010, 08:57 AM

yea.. stock shifter... M6... never been opened...

mtcwby · 03-04-2010, 03:18 PM

Try this, drive in third gear at high rpm's. Hold a little pressure back on the shifter and now let off the gas. It will pop right out of gear, without even using the clutch. That's normal, because of the slack created in the gears just as you let off the gas. How do you think that Semi drivers shift without the clutch? They just time the shifts to the slack in the gears created when decelerating and accelerating. It is just alot easier to do in the higher gears.

HzMajesty · 03-10-2010, 04:42 AM

mtcwby... thats soooooooo weird!! i can do it in 3rd and in 4th too... not gonna keep trying.. don't wanna hear any grinding that hurts the heart....

thanks for the info though!

02-27-2010, 02:21 AM	#1
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	3rd gear release... Does any1 have 3rd gear release way to early down the clutch?? All it takes is for me to put my foot on the clutch and push an inch down and its out... all other gears need the clutch at least half way... __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

02-27-2010, 03:46 AM	#2
cdn2usa Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Midlothian, Va Posts: 257	Is this with the stock shifter? If so, this is not normal, go to dealer, do not pass go. If you or someone installed an after-market shifter and this trait happened after the install. I would have another look underneath. Did the bottom boot get fully installed? It's one of the tough things to put back if you have large hands. If it is hanging it could mess-up the shifting. __________________ Aqua Blue 2SS c/w factory white strips, MT. Installed options;Tinted Windows, De-badged, Hurst Shifter,CAI,Vmax throttle body, Kooks LT Headers, High Flow Cats,Borla Touring Axle Back, ADM Scoop, Washwater relocation,Diablo Predator(c/w Ted's Magic), Custom start defeat switch, painted engine cover, shark fin & bow ties, ABL lighting, Rear Camera.

02-27-2010, 08:57 AM	#3
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	yea.. stock shifter... M6... never been opened... __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

03-04-2010, 03:18 PM	#4
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	Try this, drive in third gear at high rpm's. Hold a little pressure back on the shifter and now let off the gas. It will pop right out of gear, without even using the clutch. That's normal, because of the slack created in the gears just as you let off the gas. How do you think that Semi drivers shift without the clutch? They just time the shifts to the slack in the gears created when decelerating and accelerating. It is just alot easier to do in the higher gears. __________________ "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

03-10-2010, 04:42 AM	#5
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	mtcwby... thats soooooooo weird!! i can do it in 3rd and in 4th too... not gonna keep trying.. don't wanna hear any grinding that hurts the heart.... thanks for the info though! __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

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