CMichaels Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 not to long ago, picked up a 07 GT500 with about 18000 miles. This is my 1st GT500. Is it normal for the clutch to be somewhat heavy/tight? Also when I am going from a complete stop and pulling out in 1st, I get a chatter of some sort. Is there an issue with the clutch or am I just not use to the clutch yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 not to long ago, picked up a 07 GT500 with about 18000 miles. This is my 1st GT500. Is it normal for the clutch to be somewhat heavy/tight? Also when I am going from a complete stop and pulling out in 1st, I get a chatter of some sort. Is there an issue with the clutch or am I just not use to the clutch yet? If it's the stock clutch , that's normal. Spend some time in the Clutch/transmission section of the GT500 forum and read all the clutch woes on our car. Some cars do OK with the stock clutch setup for quite a few miles some need replacement rather soon. As far as that shudder goes, the stock clutch will do that real bad if you not quick and smooth on clutch engagement whe you get rolling. If you ride the clutch out at all going into first it'll shudder like that........at least mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Guessing there is an adjustment of some kind as my clutch is light. Nothing like the one I had in my 83' GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMichaels Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) I kinda wish I made mental notes when I test drove 3 others GT500s, but I test the others months apart, and I don't remember how the other cars acted if it is normal, guess just got to get use to the clutch, or do yall think I should have a local dealer check it out? Edited January 5, 2014 by CMichaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I had the shudder in my car and was completely frustrated as I have driven manual transmission cars for almost 30 years. After a while I managed to get the hang of it, but from time to time it was still an issue. Then I got rid of the stock drive shaft. Shudder eliminated. Hasn't done it once since I went to a 1 piece shaft. Food for thought..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Guessing there is an adjustment of some kind as my clutch is light. Nothing like the one I had in my 83' GT. No adjustment......it's hydraulic. It just depends on what you're used to. A lot of people think the stock GT500 clutch is excessively heavy......I don't think it is, but if you're used to driving something lighter I guess it would feel that way to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 If you really don't like it, put a McLeod RXT twin disc in. After a small break in period, the clutch is very smooth and precise. Plus it will handle up 1000 HP,,,,,,,for the mod bug that will hit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 not to long ago, picked up a 07 GT500 with about 18000 miles. This is my 1st GT500. Is it normal for the clutch to be somewhat heavy/tight? Also when I am going from a complete stop and pulling out in 1st, I get a chatter of some sort. Is there an issue with the clutch or am I just not use to the clutch yet?Did the car come with the GT500 owner's manual supplement? It explains the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 GT500 Owners Manual Supplement Clutch Info on Page 7http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/07mussg1e.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes, that's it, pages 8 and 9 of the PDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMichaels Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 thank you for the link for the manual, I did not get that with the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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