Rubbing sound when launching in first gear, new 2025 Z

[txguy49]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought a new 2025 Z. I noticed that when launching in first gear, when I’m close to fully releasing the clutch pedal, I hear a momentary rubbing or scraping sound. The sound is less or even zero if I launch slowly (not revving much), but if im revving even slightly more I hear it. It doesn’t last long - maybe a half second. It’s also not super loud - but definitely noticeable to me.

There is no sound when going into any other gears, no sound when driving etc. just that launch into first gear.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it something that might have to do with breaking in the car or should I take it to the dealership to get it checked out.

Thanks!

 

[bpeckham]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought a new 2025 Z. I noticed that when launching in first gear, when I’m close to fully releasing the clutch pedal, I hear a momentary rubbing or scraping sound. The sound is less or even zero if I launch slowly (not revving much), but if im revving even slightly more I hear it. It doesn’t last long - maybe a half second. It’s also not super loud - but definitely noticeable to me.

There is no sound when going into any other gears, no sound when driving etc. just that launch into first gear.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it something that might have to do with breaking in the car or should I take it to the dealership to get it checked out.

Thanks!

Inside the cabin, or outside?

I occasionally hear a creak from what I think is the clutch pedal pivot point

 

[txguy49]

Inside the cabin, or outside?

I occasionally hear a creak from what I think is the clutch pedal pivot point

It’s coming from outside the cabin, somewhere in the front. Is the creak you hear from the pedal itself? The sound I’m isnt a squeaky pedal, which I’ve heard before in a different car

 

[RedAustinIX]

Maybe it's the differential?

 

[Kelvin]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought a new 2025 Z. I noticed that when launching in first gear, when I’m close to fully releasing the clutch pedal, I hear a momentary rubbing or scraping sound. The sound is less or even zero if I launch slowly (not revving much), but if im revving even slightly more I hear it. It doesn’t last long - maybe a half second. It’s also not super loud - but definitely noticeable to me.

There is no sound when going into any other gears, no sound when driving etc. just that launch into first gear.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it something that might have to do with breaking in the car or should I take it to the dealership to get it checked out.

Thanks!

Yeah being brand new just take it back to dealer to at least get it on record that you are hearing this sound-can’t hurt for them to give you peace of mind with your new ride.