Z06 high first gear, sometimes smell clutch on hill
I have a new Z06 and love it. I traded my C6 in for it and it is an unreal car. My c6 was an automatic and of course the Z has a stick. I have driven sticks for years, including tractor trailers which dont compare or course. Problem is that my drive is steep and I have to hit it at an angle so I dont scrape. Well I do that and line up with my door and am have to be almost stopped on the hill. Well 1st gear is so damn high that I almost have to ride the clutch to get in the garage on the hill so I dont hit anything. I smelled a slight clutch burn smell. I dont like that. Any suggestions. I tried backing in and that is worse. Only think I can do is keep it rolling and than I am ok but its a bitch with the angle and approaching a narrow opening for the garage. Does anyone else ever get in a bind on a hill in traffic with a high first gear and smoking the clutch a bit when it is stop and go??? Please Help!! Thanks
I have a new Z06 and love it. I traded my C6 in for it and it is an unreal car. My c6 was an automatic and of course the Z has a stick. I have driven sticks for years, including tractor trailers which dont compare or course. Problem is that my drive is steep and I have to hit it at an angle so I dont scrape. Well I do that and line up with my door and am have to be almost stopped on the hill. Well 1st gear is so damn high that I almost have to ride the clutch to get in the garage on the hill so I dont hit anything. I smelled a slight clutch burn smell. I dont like that. Any suggestions. I tried backing in and that is worse. Only think I can do is keep it rolling and than I am ok but its a bitch with the angle and approaching a narrow opening for the garage. Does anyone else ever get in a bind on a hill in traffic with a high first gear and smoking the clutch a bit when it is stop and go??? Please Help!! Thanks
Just reach over and use the parking brake when you are stopped on a hill or steep driveway (I have the same problem). Hold the brake on with your thumb on the release, and when you let the clutch out, release the brake. After a time or two, it will seem the most natural thing in the world.
Just reach over and use the parking brake when you are stopped on a hill or steep driveway (I have the same problem). Hold the brake on with your thumb on the release, and when you let the clutch out, release the brake. After a time or two, it will seem the most natural thing in the world.
Thats a good idea. Hell, I do that with my tractor trailer so I dont roll back sometimes. I never really thought about the handbrake. Thats the problem as well. When I am trying to go in slow and let the clutch out, I roll backwards and of course that worsens the problem. Damn good idea and I thank you!
It also helps to wear soft soled shoes like sneakers so you can get a good feel for your clutch, particularly while you are learning on the new car.
Another excellent idea. I know a thinner sole would be better. These cars are so high performance, its different than shifting a car without so much horsepower it seems. Thanks
Another excellent idea. I know a thinner sole would be better. These cars are so high performance, its different than shifting a car without so much horsepower it seems. Thanks
Your welcome.
On my C5, I only wore boat shoes, as for me at least, these gave me the best feel of that clutch. On my ZO6, my sneakers work much better for whatever reason. You will get to know the clutch where you won't have the issue you decribed. I found this clutch to be easier to use than on the C5, but it is also very sensitive because of the power.
I remember watching a film someone had posted in the forum a couple of years ago, showing heel-to-toe shifting. The driver was wearing what looked like wade walker shoes that some people wear to go into the ocean. I guess these racing driver type shoes give them great sensitivity and maneuverability.
Certainly the ZO6 clutch is a bit different than driving your truck!
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On my C5, I only wore boat shoes, as for me at least, these gave me the best feel of that clutch. On my ZO6, my sneakers work much better for whatever reason. You will get to know the clutch where you won't have the issue you decribed. I found this clutch to be easier to use than on the C5, but it is also very sensitive because of the power.
I remember watching a film someone had posted in the forum a couple of years ago, showing heel-to-toe shifting. The driver was wearing what looked like wade walker shoes that some people wear to go into the ocean. I guess these racing driver type shoes give them great sensitivity and maneuverability.
Certainly the ZO6 clutch is a bit different than driving your truck!
Figured it out to all you guys, used better shoes and I quit driving it like my semi when I start that in first. I am not pouring the high rpms to the motor now. Like the other poster suggested, keeping it around 1100 rpms, give or take. No clutch problems on hill or when starting. Thanks guys.
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Z06 high first gear, sometimes smell clutch on hill
