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TeH BawNeY · 04-09-2010, 08:58 AM

Finally picked my baby up Monday! THIS CAR IS AMAZING!

However it is my first manual car so I have a few questions as well as some general questions about the Camaro. Sorry if they seem naive I've just never driven stick before.

1.) The shifter likes to vibrate and sometimes shake a tiny bit while in neutral, is this normal?

2.) WHY DOES THE CLUTCH CATCH SO HIGH? LOL WTF

3.) The temp gauge for the motor never goes past slightly half way. Every car I've ever seen always when fully warmed up has the needle half way between "H" and "C".

4.) Whats the proper break in for this car? I kinda just got on it right out of the box, after the first 150 miles or so.

Its a 6Speed 1LT and its got 700 miles so far.

Any ideas guys? I'm mostly concerned about the stick rattling and the motor not running completely warm.

TeH BawNeY · 04-09-2010, 09:21 AM

someone! lol school soon and i cant get these concerns off my mind

SlingShot · 04-09-2010, 09:28 AM

All is normal ... Just drive it and get the oil changed at 1500 ...

calflan · 04-09-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TeH BawNeY

Finally picked my baby up Monday! THIS CAR IS AMAZING!

However it is my first manual car so I have a few questions as well as some general questions about the Camaro. Sorry if they seem naive I've just never driven stick before.

1.) The shifter likes to vibrate and sometimes shake a tiny bit while in neutral, is this normal?

No cause for concern, but it is springloaded to center of the shift throw, should'nt be 'rattling' too much. If so, might want to ask dealer to check it out. Mine tends to stay fairly steady. If it's really shaking around, might e concern, but slight vibration is fine.

2.) WHY DOES THE CLUTCH CATCH SO HIGH? LOL WTF

New clutch - normal. As it wears, will drop down in travel.

3.) The temp gauge for the motor never goes past slightly half way. Every car I've ever seen always when fully warmed up has the needle half way between "H" and "C".

Mine never gets halfway, normal. No concern. Check your digital (push the menu button on the blinker arm and scroll to the temp indication. Normal is about 190-210 ro so.

4.) Whats the proper break in for this car? I kinda just got on it right out of the box, after the first 150 miles or so.

Several opinions on this. Personally, I was easy on it to 1500 miles. Then changed oil and the engine seemed to respond better. Was good for initial 1500, got better after a bit of wear.

Its a 6Speed 1LT and its got 700 miles so far.

Manuals are the BEST !!! Have a ball !

Any ideas guys? I'm mostly concerned about the stick rattling and the motor not running completely warm.

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TeH BawNeY · 04-09-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks so much guys, I'll have them check the rattling but I think its all in my head after seeing all your responses.

jmelchio · 04-09-2010, 09:32 AM

What he said! Agree on all counts. I love driving a manual, even though I drive in some traffic every day. The car is meant to be driven, so go out and enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by calflan

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skuttduck · 04-09-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

All is normal ... Just drive it and get the oil changed at 1500 ...

Or go by the book, and get it changed with the system tells you to.

04-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#1
TeH BawNeY Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Baby girl, unda yo hood, checkin yo shit out Posts: 53	First time manual owner, some concerns... Finally picked my baby up Monday! THIS CAR IS AMAZING! However it is my first manual car so I have a few questions as well as some general questions about the Camaro. Sorry if they seem naive I've just never driven stick before. 1.) The shifter likes to vibrate and sometimes shake a tiny bit while in neutral, is this normal? 2.) WHY DOES THE CLUTCH CATCH SO HIGH? LOL WTF 3.) The temp gauge for the motor never goes past slightly half way. Every car I've ever seen always when fully warmed up has the needle half way between "H" and "C". 4.) Whats the proper break in for this car? I kinda just got on it right out of the box, after the first 150 miles or so. Its a 6Speed 1LT and its got 700 miles so far. Any ideas guys? I'm mostly concerned about the stick rattling and the motor not running completely warm. __________________ 2000 Maxima SE (Exhaust, Intake, 75 Shot Nitrous) - SOLD! 2010 Camaro 1LT RS 6MT - DELIVERED!

04-09-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
TeH BawNeY Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Baby girl, unda yo hood, checkin yo shit out Posts: 53	someone! lol school soon and i cant get these concerns off my mind __________________ 2000 Maxima SE (Exhaust, Intake, 75 Shot Nitrous) - SOLD! 2010 Camaro 1LT RS 6MT - DELIVERED!

04-09-2010, 09:28 AM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	All is normal ... Just drive it and get the oil changed at 1500 ... __________________

04-09-2010, 09:30 AM	#5
TeH BawNeY Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Baby girl, unda yo hood, checkin yo shit out Posts: 53	Thanks so much guys, I'll have them check the rattling but I think its all in my head after seeing all your responses. __________________ 2000 Maxima SE (Exhaust, Intake, 75 Shot Nitrous) - SOLD! 2010 Camaro 1LT RS 6MT - DELIVERED!

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