Shamson5.7

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Just ordered me a new clutch/flywheel/etc....the works. LS7 by the way. I realize that you need to go easy on new clutches for the first 500 miles or so, but exactly how do you do that? I tend to slip the clutch often to get her going in rush hour and whatnot. Sorry if I need a little inexperienced here but how do you get the car moving (especially uphill) without slipping it and without making the car lurch?

oange ss

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idle out while releasing clutch, only usee the gas to keep the motor from dyin, mainly for the first 100 miles

daryl2cb@yahoo.com

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good advise, I could not have said it any better

DaGeneral

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When you begin to get a better feel for your clutch you will notice exactly where the engage point is. Hold it a little bit below that and also the brake. When you see traffic moving, slowing release the break and clutch at the same time. I was horrible at going uphill but now can easily take off with only the clutch...uphill. Dont power shift, pop the clutch, simply take it easy on it.

Shamson5.7

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Will definately have to try that. What about when you want to take off quickly? Isnt there some sort of clutch slippage when that occurs?

BriancWS6

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Pretty much don't beat on it, like hard shifting, high rpm launches, excessive slipping, just drive it normal. Alot of in-town stop and go with alot of shifting through the gears is what breaks it in fast.

oange ss

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there in lies the problem, dont try it especially the 1st 100 miles...obviously if it's an emergency situation you can but otherwise dont

Shamson5.7

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Sorry shoulda been more clear. I was asking after the break in process. I really dislike slipping the clutch but Id rather do that than the lurch effect.

oange ss

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after break in is fine, that's what the clutch is for and almost a must to get a good 60 unless you have real sticky tires and a good track, but will obviously reduce the life of the clutch