Clutch in 6MT cars

TopazM3 · 08-09-2016, 07:13 PM

Looking hard at getting a ZL1 and I want a 6MT. I've driven an 8AT SS but haven't found a local dealer with a MT car to test drive.

One of the main car mags had a long term Camaro and complained about the left leg hitting something while operating the clutch. It may have been the OBD2 port.

Is this an issue? I'd hate to order a car that I'll keep forever and be cursing while using the clutch!

BradfordCamaro · 08-09-2016, 07:32 PM

M6 here....never had my leg or foot hit anything???

Maybe if you are a short legged guy and you have the seat way forward you might have your leg/shin close to the dash??

GirlyNFG · 08-09-2016, 07:50 PM

I love my M6. Even though my friends and builder dont...

Too bad you don't live around here...

I'm looking for an aftermarket upgrade for my clutch...

Com69 · 08-09-2016, 08:28 PM

I'm 5'4", have my seat way up, both ways. Never had an issue with my leg hitting anything. My husband is 6,4", his left leg doesn't hit anything either. The obd port is pretty low and tucked in good. Can't imagine what his leg might have been hitting, unless he has something in the obd port while driving.

Richard0nee · 08-09-2016, 08:49 PM

I never hit anything, I'm 5'8 with the seat at neutral height.

Seat up or down, not even close to hitting anything. TR6060 tranny is badass.. lets you know when you have a lazy shift! Love the notchiness and most importantly, the tranny can hold up to 700-800 WHP.

Sev · 08-09-2016, 08:55 PM

6'3, seat where I like it, and haven't had my knee hit anything. Love having a manual again!

Mr. Grumpy · 08-09-2016, 08:56 PM

I'm 6'4" and I haven't hit anything yet. The only thing that I hate of the 6MT is the damn skip shift (1-4 shift). I just installed a skip shift eliminator and after a short drive I fell in love with my 6MT again.

GirlyNFG · 08-09-2016, 10:33 PM

It's only good to 800

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SkipNWis · 08-09-2016, 10:34 PM

Wouldn't have an AUTO < Having a car like this and getting an AUTO is like having sex with a condom on

LOL!!!! I like "FEELING" what I'm doing <<<< Of course I'm going to hear but an AUTO is quicker. BUT Ya know what women say about guys that come to fast..... hahahahah JUST Playing around <<<<< Lets not get all Huffy now

~

Richard0nee · 08-09-2016, 10:54 PM

Who on God's green goes over 800 whp? Lol.. that issss plenty! Clutch probably won't hold up after 600 tho :(

Auto is cool if ur always stuck in traffic, bad knee, want consistency for drag racing..

A few years ago when money was good, I had a chance to get a used GTR.. everyone thought I was nuts for turning it down. The deal breaker was the auto tranny. I will never buy a fast Auto car but thats me and respect those who does.. I don't drag race so don't realky care too much bout the few tenths.

But yeah! Haha

Ittookalongtime · 08-09-2016, 11:18 PM

6'1" - No problems. I love to shift this car. It's part of a total package. This car is so fun and engaging. I don't mind giving up a tenth to have so much fun driving.

GirlyNFG · 08-09-2016, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard0nee

Who on God's green goes over 800 whp? Lol.. that issss plenty! Clutch probably won't hold up after 600 tho :(

Auto is cool if ur always stuck in traffic, bad knee, want consistency for drag racing..

A few years ago when money was good, I had a chance to get a used GTR.. everyone thought I was nuts for turning it down. The deal breaker was the auto tranny. I will never buy a fast Auto car but thats me and respect those who does.. I don't drag race so don't realky care too much bout the few tenths.

But yeah! Haha

I'm at 746 right now and I'll be over 800 next week. Stock clutch and trans

And I drag race it!

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priusowners · 08-10-2016, 04:56 AM

Size 13 sneakers = catching toe on wiring above clutch pedal
Problem solved while doing wire splice for my RoadHawk camera
Just re-routed harness UP

Gas & brake r too close--I often look around to see who's wanting
to race when I hear an engine revving at a red light, only to (blush)
realize it's my damn right foot hitting gas & brake at the same time
on my 1SS M6

Jeff

LT4Greg · 08-10-2016, 07:24 AM

No problem with mine either! The car is fun to drive with a 6 speed. Paddle shifters are really not shifting. All one does is use their fingers.I know several people that say they are shifting like I am in my m6 SS but they are sadly misinformed! Get an M6 in the ZL1 and enjoy the hell out of it!

08-09-2016, 07:13 PM	#1
TopazM3 Drives: RAM 1500 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WV Posts: 44	Clutch in 6MT cars Looking hard at getting a ZL1 and I want a 6MT. I've driven an 8AT SS but haven't found a local dealer with a MT car to test drive. One of the main car mags had a long term Camaro and complained about the left leg hitting something while operating the clutch. It may have been the OBD2 port. Is this an issue? I'd hate to order a car that I'll keep forever and be cursing while using the clutch!

08-09-2016, 07:32 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	M6 here....never had my leg or foot hit anything??? Maybe if you are a short legged guy and you have the seat way forward you might have your leg/shin close to the dash?? __________________

08-09-2016, 07:50 PM	#3
GirlyNFG Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 w/ NPP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 253	I love my M6. Even though my friends and builder dont... Too bad you don't live around here... I'm looking for an aftermarket upgrade for my clutch... __________________ Whipple 2.9, Custom New Era Performance cam, E85, LT4 fuel system, Motec powered port injection, teeny tiny Nitrous Outlet system, Stainless Works LTs, Centerforce Triad, GForce 9" with strange pro case 3.50 gears. Carlyle 15" conversion 28"x10.5" MT ET Drag 28"x4.5" M&H fronts PB: 9.569 @ 151.05

08-09-2016, 08:49 PM	#5
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	I never hit anything, I'm 5'8 with the seat at neutral height. Seat up or down, not even close to hitting anything. TR6060 tranny is badass.. lets you know when you have a lazy shift! Love the notchiness and most importantly, the tranny can hold up to 700-800 WHP. Last edited by Richard0nee; 08-09-2016 at 10:46 PM.

08-09-2016, 08:55 PM	#6
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	6'3, seat where I like it, and haven't had my knee hit anything. Love having a manual again! __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

08-09-2016, 08:28 PM	#4
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	I'm 5'4", have my seat way up, both ways. Never had an issue with my leg hitting anything. My husband is 6,4", his left leg doesn't hit anything either. The obd port is pretty low and tucked in good. Can't imagine what his leg might have been hitting, unless he has something in the obd port while driving.

08-09-2016, 08:56 PM	#7
Mr. Grumpy Car Enthusiast Drives: 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 163	I'm 6'4" and I haven't hit anything yet. The only thing that I hate of the 6MT is the damn skip shift (1-4 shift). I just installed a skip shift eliminator and after a short drive I fell in love with my 6MT again. __________________ 2017 SS Camaro FIFTY 6MT, Nav, NPP, Black Bowties, Mishimoto OCC, Skip Shift Eliminator, GM Footwell Lighting, NGM Splash Guards, GM Blackout Tail Lights (SOLD)

08-09-2016, 10:33 PM	#8
GirlyNFG Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 w/ NPP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 253	It's only good to 800 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Whipple 2.9, Custom New Era Performance cam, E85, LT4 fuel system, Motec powered port injection, teeny tiny Nitrous Outlet system, Stainless Works LTs, Centerforce Triad, GForce 9" with strange pro case 3.50 gears. Carlyle 15" conversion 28"x10.5" MT ET Drag 28"x4.5" M&H fronts PB: 9.569 @ 151.05

08-09-2016, 10:34 PM	#9
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	Wouldn't have an AUTO < Having a car like this and getting an AUTO is like having sex with a condom on LOL!!!! I like "FEELING" what I'm doing <<<< Of course I'm going to hear but an AUTO is quicker. BUT Ya know what women say about guys that come to fast..... hahahahah JUST Playing around <<<<< Lets not get all Huffy now ~ __________________ SnoWhite

08-09-2016, 10:54 PM	#10
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Who on God's green goes over 800 whp? Lol.. that issss plenty! Clutch probably won't hold up after 600 tho :( Auto is cool if ur always stuck in traffic, bad knee, want consistency for drag racing.. A few years ago when money was good, I had a chance to get a used GTR.. everyone thought I was nuts for turning it down. The deal breaker was the auto tranny. I will never buy a fast Auto car but thats me and respect those who does.. I don't drag race so don't realky care too much bout the few tenths. But yeah! Haha Last edited by Richard0nee; 08-09-2016 at 11:16 PM.

08-09-2016, 11:18 PM	#11
Ittookalongtime Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 75	6'1" - No problems. I love to shift this car. It's part of a total package. This car is so fun and engaging. I don't mind giving up a tenth to have so much fun driving.

08-10-2016, 04:56 AM	#13
priusowners Drives: 67LincolnConv 71Cuda 65CorvairConv Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly Posts: 120	Size 13 sneakers = catching toe on wiring above clutch pedal Problem solved while doing wire splice for my RoadHawk camera Just re-routed harness UP Gas & brake r too close--I often look around to see who's wanting to race when I hear an engine revving at a red light, only to (blush) realize it's my damn right foot hitting gas & brake at the same time on my 1SS M6 Jeff

08-10-2016, 07:24 AM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	No problem with mine either! The car is fun to drive with a 6 speed. Paddle shifters are really not shifting. All one does is use their fingers.I know several people that say they are shifting like I am in my m6 SS but they are sadly misinformed! Get an M6 in the ZL1 and enjoy the hell out of it! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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