Clutch Problems?????
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Burning Brakes
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Clutch Problems?????
Hey guys...Just purchased a 2016 Z07/Z07...Love the car! It has the manual 7 speed transmission and I am having problems with the heal of my shoe, hanging in the carpet and the floor mat resulting in an abrupt releasing of the clutch...almost like a beginner driver! Anyone else have this problem and if so, what did you do to resolve it? Thanks so very much in advance! 
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Maybe grab a set of these.
Take the factory carpet mats out.
Thin harder rubber might do the trick.
http://www.weathertech.com/chevrolet...er-digitalfit/
Take the factory carpet mats out.
Thin harder rubber might do the trick.
http://www.weathertech.com/chevrolet...er-digitalfit/
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Mountains Virginia
Thanks Guys...I have been thinking about the different type of floor mats, these look great! To naswer further questions...NO I don't have big feet, size 10, it"s my heal of my shoe that goes into the carpet and wedges into the carpet, then suddenly releases.. 
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Hey guys...Just purchased a 2016 Z07/Z07...Love the car! It has the manual 7 speed transmission and I am having problems with the heal of my shoe, hanging in the carpet and the floor mat resulting in an abrupt releasing of the clutch...almost like a beginner driver! Anyone else have this problem and if so, what did you do to resolve it? Thanks so very much in advance!
I wear sandels all the time, and the heal folds back, PITA
I've resorted to removing my sandels when I get in, and clutching bare foot
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You might consider a different shoe when driving too. Most decent driving shoes have a rounded heel so as to not catch on the floor mat or carpet. I never in my life wore Pumas until recently but they have quickly become my favorite, and relatively inexpensive, driving shoe.
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My car has a vinyl or rubber pad sewn into the carpeted mat in the area under the pedals. Size 9 shoes....the heel hits the vinyl if it hits anything, but my left foot is usually off the floor. I have not experienced any issues.
I never wear sandals or flip flops when driving manuals......then again I never wear sandals at all and rarely wear flip flops.....
I never wear sandals or flip flops when driving manuals......then again I never wear sandals at all and rarely wear flip flops.....