dqron Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 My clutch engages at the very top of the pedal. Is there any adjustments that can make it engage closer to the floor? I know I've seen this question B4 but am unable to find it. Thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4350 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What's a cutch? Seriously, I am pretty sure that it's a hydraulic clutch and no adjustment is available. Mine is the same way. Worse yet I have 5 manual transmission cars and this is the only one I constantly kill trying to ease it out of the hole. I kill it at least twice every time I drive it. I never did this with my '06 GT. My 68 Z28 that barely idles, has zero low end torque, an M21 with 2.2:1 1st gear and 3.73 rear gears is easier to get moving than this thing. Of course I know with it that I have to run 1500 RPM just to let out the clutch or it will die too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What's a cutch? Seriously, I am pretty sure that it's a hydraulic clutch and no adjustment is available. Mine is the same way. Worse yet I have 5 manual transmission cars and this is the only one I constantly kill trying to ease it out of the hole. I kill it at least twice every time I drive it. I never did this with my '06 GT. My 68 Z28 that barely idles, has zero low end torque, an M21 with 2.2:1 1st gear and 3.73 rear gears is easier to get moving than this thing. Of course I know with it that I have to run 1500 RPM just to let out the clutch or it will die too. Another '69Z owner. Nice. I have a '69. Mine is not a real Z. It was originally an SS with a 396, but when I bought it the engine was out. I put a DZ302 in it. Here are a few pics BEFORE it went in the body shop last year. I'll make it official by saying I HATE the graphics on the car....I'm having it put back to red with black stripes. And no, there will not be a single Z28 emblem on it...as it's not a real Z. I do plan to put 302 emblems on the hood and fenders though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 What's a cutch? Seriously, I am pretty sure that it's a hydraulic clutch and no adjustment is available. Mine is the same way. Worse yet I have 5 manual transmission cars and this is the only one I constantly kill trying to ease it out of the hole. I kill it at least twice every time I drive it. I never did this with my '06 GT. My 68 Z28 that barely idles, has zero low end torque, an M21 with 2.2:1 1st gear and 3.73 rear gears is easier to get moving than this thing. Of course I know with it that I have to run 1500 RPM just to let out the clutch or it will die too. The twin disc cera-metalic clutch on the GT500 is pretty unforgiving. My friction point is closer to the floor however but it took a while to get use to easing it into 1st gear consistently and w/o killing the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4350 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I actually drove it to the local Ford dealer today to order some parts and never killed it once!!! Yes, this clutch has a different feel than anything I think I've ever driven before. I almost ordered one like it for my 69 but decided not to, of course that one would not have been hydraulic. Here ya go Alloy Dave, the only pics I have right now: It's every bit as clean or cleaner than it looks. I got it from a GM corporate Exec. in Detroit. The only problem is the clock doesn't work in the Tic-Toc-Tach, but this winter the dash comes apart and it goes to get the clock rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC500 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I actually drove it to the local Ford dealer today to order some parts and never killed it once!!!Yes, this clutch has a different feel than anything I think I've ever driven before. I almost ordered one like it for my 69 but decided not to, of course that one would not have been hydraulic. Here ya go Alloy Dave, the only pics I have right now: It's every bit as clean or cleaner than it looks. I got it from a GM corporate Exec. in Detroit. The only problem is the clock doesn't work in the Tic-Toc-Tach, but this winter the dash comes apart and it goes to get the clock rebuilt. csx4350: That is one sweet Z28! Thanks for posting. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqron Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 The twin disc cera-metalic clutch on the GT500 is pretty unforgiving. My friction point is closer to the floor however but it took a while to get use to easing it into 1st gear consistently and w/o killing the engine. I took it up to Ford for an anti freeze leak and asked about the clutch. They confirmed what you all have said "No Adjustments" on a hydraulic clutch. I guess as you wear down the clutch it goes closer to the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Yes, this clutch has a different feel than anything I think I've ever driven before. I almost ordered one like it for my 69 but decided not to, of course that one would not have been hydraulic. Even says so in your owner's manual: Your vehicle is equipped with a twin disc cera-metallic clutch. This clutch incorporates racing technology to combine a low inertia clutch assembly with a very durable friction material with high torque capability. Depending on your driving technique, the smoothness of how the vehicle reacts to clutch engagement may be different from other vehicles you have driven. This behavior is typical of a cera-metallic clutch and is not indicative of any abnormal issues with your vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 4:10 gears will rid you of the clutch engagement difficulties ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I actually drove it to the local Ford dealer today to order some parts and never killed it once!!!Yes, this clutch has a different feel than anything I think I've ever driven before. I almost ordered one like it for my 69 but decided not to, of course that one would not have been hydraulic. Here ya go Alloy Dave, the only pics I have right now: It's every bit as clean or cleaner than it looks. I got it from a GM corporate Exec. in Detroit. The only problem is the clock doesn't work in the Tic-Toc-Tach, but this winter the dash comes apart and it goes to get the clock rebuilt. Wow...nice! Is the 302 stock inside? Mine is except for roller rockers. The sound of the cam is one of the most precious sounds I know. Here is a pic of mine the last time I saw it...about 6 weeks ago. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sorry to break up this little bowtie moment, but I actually like the clutch engagement being so high. All you have to do is just barely touch the pedal to grab the next gear. If you're really quick with it, the clutch "chirps"; or maybe it's just a really compressed hisssss. Either way it saves some time on the shift. As for the standing start, you'll get used to it. I do have to remind myself that the Mini Cooper clutch action is way different.....and so is the acceleration...and the braking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4350 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I actually am getting used to it, I haven't killed it since my original reply a week ago. Of course I just screwed up by saying that. Yes Dave, it is all original in the engine except that it has forged TRW 10.3:1 pistons instead of the original 11:1's to help run on the crap fuel these days. The 30/30 cam sounds great, the lope doesn't smooth out until about 3000RPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Yep, this clutch definitely has a unique feel to it. Once I got used to it, I'm having a hard time with my '05 Mustang GT clutch.... not to mention the 5-speed in my '87 "20th Anniversary" Z28 convertible. Not a '69 but a rare Camaro at that!! I've also noticed that as I release the clutch while the tranny is in gear, it makes a hissing sound. The dealership tells me that's normal. I just don't know what it is I'm hearing. The noise is barely heard when the tranny is in neutral. Now, if I hold the clutch pedal while it's hissing and I turn the ignition off, the hissing stops. Are you guys experiencing the same hiss? Maybe it's the snake under the hood :snake: Willie 2008 GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yep, this clutch definitely has a unique feel to it. Once I got used to it, I'm having a hard time with my '05 Mustang GT clutch.... not to mention the 5-speed in my '87 "20th Anniversary" Z28 convertible. Not a '69 but a rare Camaro at that!! I've also noticed that as I release the clutch while the tranny is in gear, it makes a hissing sound. The dealership tells me that's normal. I just don't know what it is I'm hearing. The noise is barely heard when the tranny is in neutral. Now, if I hold the clutch pedal while it's hissing and I turn the ignition off, the hissing stops. Are you guys experiencing the same hiss? Maybe it's the snake under the hood :snake: Willie 2008 GT500 Willie, read your owner's manual and you will find the answers. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yep, this clutch definitely has a unique feel to it. Once I got used to it, I'm having a hard time with my '05 Mustang GT clutch.... not to mention the 5-speed in my '87 "20th Anniversary" Z28 convertible. Not a '69 but a rare Camaro at that!! I've also noticed that as I release the clutch while the tranny is in gear, it makes a hissing sound. The dealership tells me that's normal. I just don't know what it is I'm hearing. The noise is barely heard when the tranny is in neutral. Now, if I hold the clutch pedal while it's hissing and I turn the ignition off, the hissing stops. Are you guys experiencing the same hiss? Maybe it's the snake under the hood :snake: Willie 2008 GT500 This is normal, every GT500 has it - and there are lots of posts with regards to this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETW Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Can anyone compare the GT500 clutch to a stock 03 Cobra or Ford GT (not the Mustang) clutch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake40 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Can anyone compare the GT500 clutch to a stock 03 Cobra or Ford GT (not the Mustang) clutch? My 03 Cobra clutch was WAY stiffer, to the point my wife couldnt drive it. (thats bad?). The engagement point was more in the center and smoother as opposed to my GT500 . My 03 had an aftermarket adjuster/quadrant which helped. Hope this helps, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETW Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks Mike. I find my 03 Cobra clutch easy to drive, so I shouldn't have any problems with the shelby right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 If you think the '03 Cobra clutch is easy to drive, the GT500 clutch is a piece of cake. I also had an '03 Cobra and in 2-1/2 years of ownership, my wife drove it ZERO times. And I did not have an aftermarket adjuster. My wife's issue was the clutch and the Tri-Ax shifter..... Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 If you think the '03 Cobra clutch is easy to drive, the GT500 clutch is a piece of cake. I also had an '03 Cobra and in 2-1/2 years of ownership, my wife drove it ZERO times. And I did not have an aftermarket adjuster. My wife's issue was the clutch and the Tri-Ax shifter..... Willie what's a clutch? I just stick the gear shifter in whatever gear I think I will need, and eventually the grinding stops. good news is the hissing sound has stopped since I started using this technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake40 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Thanks Mike. I find my 03 Cobra clutch easy to drive, so I shouldn't have any problems with the shelby right? No problem at all. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake40 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 If you think the '03 Cobra clutch is easy to drive, the GT500 clutch is a piece of cake. I also had an '03 Cobra and in 2-1/2 years of ownership, my wife drove it ZERO times. And I did not have an aftermarket adjuster. My wife's issue was the clutch and the Tri-Ax shifter..... Willie Tha aftermarket adjuster only helped, the clutch was too stiff for her. By the way, I really liked my Tri-Ax shifter. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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