2002 corvette clutch issue
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2002 corvette clutch issue
I have a 2002 corvette 6spd with a stage 2 clutch and lightweight flywheel. It’s engaging super high up (almost fully released before it starts biting). I was doing some research and I guess that’s not really something I can just adjust with my current setup.
My other issue is it occasionally grinds up shifting into 2nd (when the clutch is 100% the whole way down) so I guess it’s not fully disengaging, again it rarely does it and only when upshifting into 2nd. I’m looking into getting a new adjustable master cylinder along with new clutch fluid but I’ve heard some controversy about the tick performance one not being good for smooth driving which is still important for how it’s used atm.
Hoping I can get a little direction on how to get this all sorted out asap. Thanks!
My other issue is it occasionally grinds up shifting into 2nd (when the clutch is 100% the whole way down) so I guess it’s not fully disengaging, again it rarely does it and only when upshifting into 2nd. I’m looking into getting a new adjustable master cylinder along with new clutch fluid but I’ve heard some controversy about the tick performance one not being good for smooth driving which is still important for how it’s used atm.
Hoping I can get a little direction on how to get this all sorted out asap. Thanks!
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I have a 2002 corvette 6spd with a stage 2 clutch and lightweight flywheel. It’s engaging super high up (almost fully released before it starts biting). I was doing some research and I guess that’s not really something I can just adjust with my current setup.
My other issue is it occasionally grinds up shifting into 2nd (when the clutch is 100% the whole way down) so I guess it’s not fully disengaging, again it rarely does it and only when upshifting into 2nd. I’m looking into getting a new adjustable master cylinder along with new clutch fluid but I’ve heard some controversy about the tick performance one not being good for smooth driving which is still important for how it’s used atm.
Hoping I can get a little direction on how to get this all sorted out asap. Thanks!
My other issue is it occasionally grinds up shifting into 2nd (when the clutch is 100% the whole way down) so I guess it’s not fully disengaging, again it rarely does it and only when upshifting into 2nd. I’m looking into getting a new adjustable master cylinder along with new clutch fluid but I’ve heard some controversy about the tick performance one not being good for smooth driving which is still important for how it’s used atm.
Hoping I can get a little direction on how to get this all sorted out asap. Thanks!
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From: Dyer, IN
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