garywalsh

OK Guys: I just drove a C7 for the first time and have a few questions which the salesman could not answer. First of all it was a '16 with manual transmission. I am used to clutches grabbing close to the floor. The car I drove, the clutch didn't grab until at least halfway out. These clutches on the newer cars are different than the 60's models to say the least. Can they be adjusted to grab closer to the floor? I know this question will get plenty of laughs but that is why I am here; to entertain you. Any help would be appreciated.

TEXHAWK0

Clutch is hydraulic, and as far as I know, no adjustment.
My 69 Camaro had a spring loaded metal arm to the throw out bearing, but not on the new cars.

VistaVette

I had the same issue when I took delivery of my '17 6 months ago. Additionally it feels like the clutch jumps up at you right at the end of travel when it's going to engage. You get used to it. I did and love it. Two days on the track at Spring Mountain Owners School helped a lot too.

Foosh

Halfway is exactly where it should be. Old-school clutches grabbing close to the floor were a prescription for wearing friction plates out quickly, because they often were not fully disengaging from the flywheel.

Bmwmike

No adjustment on the Corvette. I hate that it grabs low high. My M3 has a pedal stop so you can adjust to grab close to the floor. No joke i thought about mounting something to the floor to raise the height so it will grab closer to releasing.

Fick

Move your seat back a couple inches and the release point will feel totally different.

falconhulk

It does not grab half way. More like 3/4 of the way. It is higher than any other car I have ever had. To me it was the most difficult thing to get used to.

TEXHAWK0

I have gotten so used the clutch friction point being high, my only problem is that sometimes when I get in to start the car I forget to push the clutch in far enough to disengage the interlock so the car knows the clutch is in.

Other than that, I just adjusted the seat so everything feels right when driving.

Larry/car

The 2014 clutch seemed less user friendly than the 2017 that I now have. The 2017 seems more like I envisioned coming from a 2006 C6. Maybe it was just that particular clutch in the 2014, it took 2,000 miles to stop grabbing. The 2017 clutch was smooth from the start.

falconhulk

In my 2016, it was the high and quick grab point coupled with the gas pedal's first inch and a half not doing anything. I was very concerned with too much gas at the bite point.

fugly1

Yeah, late and grabby. 11k miles, and I still don't like it. Seems to be a little less grabby now, though.

DAFFYDRUNK

On other GM cars there are 3rd party Master cylinders that are adjustable. Not sure if you can get one for the C7 that fits.

fugly1

Exactly -- it's this combo that I find especially annoying.
Love the car, nonetheless.

Maxpowers

I had the same challenge when I bought my C7. My last several cars had clutches that connected much closer to the floor.

I still prefer it that way but I got used the vette after a few months.

kaplana08

Half way is too high. My 16 grabs low as should be with new clutch. Maybe a problem with the one you drove

falconhulk

Do a search. Half day high half day midway. Your the first that I have seen say low. Not sure what your used to. The OP is not crazy.

wheelswithinwheels

The high clutch release and feathering of gas is the single (and only) real complaint I have with this car (2017 GS). It is the only car that I have driven that I have to ride out the clutch. If the music is loud and I can't hear/feel the engine drivetrain engage I have often stalled it out.
Single, BUT HUGE COMPLAINT RE THIS.\
oh, and the dicked seat heaters

JerryU

It's a hydraulically operated throwout bearing - no adjustment for engagement height -~1/2 way up is correct. For handling this much power it's pretty light.

It has twin clutch plates which helps produce the lower required force. Takes a little time, but easy to get used to.

Nope it's not like a 1960's Corvette with those skinny tires! Thank goodness, recall when I drove my friends 435 hp 427 (note, that '67 was gross not the current net hp)- it changed lanes when I shifted near redline out of 1st and 2nd!

Foosh

Yes, it's a far superior system to the antiquated stuff some are so fondly remembering with an engagement point close to the floor. It's also much easier to drive smoothly with a little experience.

Given the age demographic here, of which I am part, there's a lot of nostalgia about the old stuff, but that stuff was flat out inferior.

falconhulk

I am 41. I never drove the old stuff with a manual. The clutch feel is nothing like other high HP cars I have had. You get used to it but coming in, its weird.