2cokeman

I love my new GT500 but I am not sure about the clutch?? If you are not exact on the pedal and gas it seems to chugg......Any thoughts or observations!!

zporta

what exactly do u mean by chug? like hop a little of the start?

mjcobra18

ive got the same problem. from going to my cobalt ss to the shelby i struggle with the clutch. its almost like you have to drag it out extra long to get a smooth start.

2cokeman

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!! Thats what I'm trying to get at!

mjcobra18

i for one dont think its the clutch. because ive never had trouble with a clutch before. i think its the gears...fuel economy sucks...

mjcobra18

it does kinda suck tho having to put up with the whole car shaking when u try to take off like a grandma

mjcobra18

what is your remedy?

CH53Driver

I think it gets better as the clutch breaks in. I did notice it a lot and still do, but as I approach 3000 miles it seems to be getting better. It is a very touchy clutch, on or off, no middle ground. The motor will quickly overpower the T/C too if you aren't careful. Driving this car in rain/ice/or snow would scare me. So far I have only had to deal with rain.

BTW, a gear change supposedly helps. I went too 373 gears today and it did seem a little better. I will see how I fare over the next couple of days.

zporta

yea i think its just a really sensitive clutch...u blip it to about 1k rmp then feather out the clutch i mean its not jumpy but its not smooth like other cars can be...

2cokeman

Many complaints here in the Mustang Club!! I sure hope it improves after break in!!