New 2012 Shelby owner. Clutch issue

[Cobrakai04]

Hi folks, just purchased a 2012 shelby, I use to own a 2004 cobra but sold it 15 years ago. With this shelby I noticed that the clutch doesnt seem to engage until my foot almost completely lets out the pedal, i recall in my 04 that it would start to engage a couple inches off the floor. Is this common for the 2012? The clutch doesnt seem to be slipping or any burning smell, just engages very late. Any advice?

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Congrats & good luck with the 12.
Do you know if it's the stock clutch ??
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[Cobrakai04]

Congrats & good luck with the 12.
Do you know if it's the stock clutch ??
.

Thank you! yea its a fun car for sure. I'm unsure if its a stock clutch or not. do aftermarkets grab near the full release of the pedal? only ever run with the stock one in my 04 cobra and they grabbed pretty close to the floor

 

[Vinnie_B]

Welcome to the Shelby club and congrats on your 2012 purchase. The clutch engagement point on a 2012 Shelby GT500 is high on the pedal from the factory. Some owners modify it by removing the clutch assist spring or installing an aftermarket pedal adjustment system to achieve a lower more comfortable engagement point.

 

[Cobrakai04]

Welcome to the Shelby club and congrats on your 2012 purchase. The clutch engagement point on a 2012 Shelby GT500 is high on the pedal from the factory. Some owners modify it by removing the clutch assist spring or installing an aftermarket pedal adjustment system to achieve a lower more comfortable engagement point.

great tip! thanks Vinnie

 

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[2014SVTShelbyGT500]

I recommend you drive it stock for a while and let muscle memory occur.

Personally, I’ve gotten used to the OEM spring and like the higher release point when making 3-2 and 4-3 shifts at high revs.

Everyone (including me) shares from the perspective of what we are used to — which makes our opinions entirely subjective.

 

[mysticsvt]

Yeah take that spring out, it's garbage. It may or may not help your issue but it in itself is garbage.

 

[2014SVTShelbyGT500]

Welcome to the Shelby club and congrats on your 2012 purchase. The clutch engagement point on a 2012 Shelby GT500 is high on the pedal from the factory. Some owners modify it by removing the clutch assist spring or installing an aftermarket pedal adjustment system to achieve a lower more comfortable engagement point.

Vinnie, I’m going to remove the spring and drive it around a while .

I’ll circle back if I notice a difference (muscle memory will probably get used to it and not notice any difference).

 

[mysticsvt]

Vinnie, I’m going to remove the spring and drive it around a while .

I’ll circle back if I notice a difference (muscle memory will probably get used to it and not notice any difference).

You will love your car more.

 

[Cobrakai04]

cant see a spring up there. Is the spring only on the 13-14 shelbys?

 

[Vinnie_B]

cant see a spring up there. Is the spring only on the 13-14 shelbys?

After looking into this closer, it appears 2012 Shelby GT500 did not come with spring assist. If it did it be here as described in this pic from a 2013-14 GT500.

 

[Cobrakai04]

After looking into this closer, it appears 2012 Shelby GT500 did not come with spring assist. If it did it be here as described in this pic from a 2013-14 GT500.

ahh. makes sense now why I couldn't see it on my 12!. Thanks for the info Vinnie!

 

[biminiLX]

ahh. makes sense now why I couldn't see it on my 12!. Thanks for the info Vinnie!

‘04 is a cable clutch and these are hydraulic. Could swap the fluid and there’s a clutch line you can upgrade to steel braided if you want. Good luck!
-J

 

[lkempf]

I have an '11 and it is similar. Definitely different feel than older clutches. I am used to it now and you will get used to it the more you drive it. I feel like these are the easiest manual cars i have ever driven. Wait until you experience the dreaded 1-2 shift grind. I have done all of the "remedies" and it has gotten better but still does it on occasion.

 

[sonicx]

Wait until you experience the dreaded 1-2 shift grind. I have done all of the "remedies" and it has gotten better but still does it on occasion.

that’s the worse mine does that constantly. Anything actually make it better?

 

[biminiLX]

that’s the worse mine does that constantly. Anything actually make it better?

Tremec Magnum XL conversion. Seriously.
-J