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xinfamousxi · 11-17-2015, 07:50 AM

As I posted here in the past that I was learning to drive stick before I took delievery of my 1LE. Well I got it last night and drove home with it and had no issues (other than me stalling at a light and the girls next to me just looked at me weird). However, this morning while driving to work I noticed that on certain shifts it would tell me where to shift versus what I was shown.

Example: I was in second and when I went to go to third it blocked me and said fourth.

I texted my bro but he is a plane out of town so I thought I would reach out here. Thanks.

Rock-It Man · 11-17-2015, 07:52 AM

The skip shift is explained in the owner's manual.

If you are in a certain speed range, you are forced to shift from 1st to 4th. Take it to a higher rpm in 1st and you will be OK.

DRKS1D3 · 11-17-2015, 07:52 AM

It is just the skip shift kicking in because you are at low RPM's. Give it a little more gas and that message will disappear, allowing to shift wherever you please.

xinfamousxi · 11-17-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The skip shift is explained in the owner's manual.

If you are in a certain speed range, you are forced to shift from 1st to 4th. Take it to a higher rpm in 1st and you will be OK.

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

It is just the skip shift kicking in because you are at low RPM's. Give it a little more gas and that message will disappear, allowing to shift wherever you please.

Ah this makes sense. I have the book here with me at work. I plan on reading through it during the day. Thanks

Welker2 · 11-17-2015, 07:58 AM

Read up on the skip shift and then practice, practice, practice. Don't try to drive too aggressively until you get to the point where you're consistently shifting smoothly and at the right points. It should come naturally in no time ... good luck and enjoy

xinfamousxi · 11-17-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Read up on the skip shift and then practice, practice, practice. Don't try to drive too aggressively until you get to the point where you're consistently shifting smoothly and at the right points. It should come naturally in no time ... good luck and enjoy

Lat night on the way home I was getting those little jolts when shifting, but this morning half of my shifts were really smooth, so I hope its a sign that I'm getting it.

Gas is at an Average 14 MPG right now. I hope that gets better once I'm better on the take off since that seems to eat up most of the gas. I just have to find that right grabbing spot when I let off the clutch.

Thanks!

xc_SS/RS · 11-17-2015, 08:18 AM

I think if you stay in first past 20 mph or rev it past a certain point skip shift does not kick in. Try that, or order a $20 connector that stops it from locking out gears, but you'll still see the message pop up.

GotGame55 · 11-17-2015, 09:04 AM

Google skip shift eliminator. Had it on my '11 SS. Worked great.

Norm Peterson · 11-17-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

Lat night on the way home I was getting those little jolts when shifting, but this morning half of my shifts were really smooth, so I hope its a sign that I'm getting it.

The first sign that you're beginning to get it is when you aren't afraid you're going to stall it coming off every single stop. Smoothing out the upshifts is more of a detail-level improvement that says your timing and "muscle memory" is getting better.

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Gas is at an Average 14 MPG right now. I hope that gets better once I'm better on the take off since that seems to eat up most of the gas. I just have to find that right grabbing spot when I let off the clutch.

Thanks!

Brand-new cars tend to use a little more gas, at least partly due to there being a little final microscopic-level breaking in of moving parts to each other. Not just in the engine either; also in the transmission and rear axle.

Norm

Ghost7997 · 11-17-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GotGame55

Google skip shift eliminator. Had it on my '11 SS. Worked great.

GotGame55 is totally right. I just recently put one in my 2014 1LE and is works like a charm.

xinfamousxi, Just be sure to watch yourself in those low rpm's to make sure you don't stall. Also, make sure you don't give it too much gas. No one likes to see a beautiful Camaro in a ditch. Any questions on how it works, or installation, feel free to message me. Good luck!

xinfamousxi · 11-17-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

The first sign that you're beginning to get it is when you aren't afraid you're going to stall it coming off every single stop. Smoothing out the upshifts is more of a detail-level improvement that says your timing and "muscle memory" is getting better.

Brand-new cars tend to use a little more gas, at least partly due to there being a little final microscopic-level breaking in of moving parts to each other. Not just in the engine either; also in the transmission and rear axle.

Norm

This! Makes it worse when I start rolling backwards.

KaBoom1701 · 11-17-2015, 09:13 AM

You'll get it.

Just wait until you hit the advanced level where you start using you e-brake to avoid the hill assist from a dead stop!

spadz93 · 11-17-2015, 09:19 AM

You can get an eliminator for like 25 bucks. Message will still pop up but it'll disable the solenoid that locks those gears out. Install is remotely simple, just gotta get the car jacked up a bit to access the connector that the eliminator connects to

xinfamousxi · 11-17-2015, 09:24 AM

Now since I'm a beginner does it make sense to maybe keep it on for now?

11-17-2015, 07:50 AM	#1
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	I need some help driving stick As I posted here in the past that I was learning to drive stick before I took delievery of my 1LE. Well I got it last night and drove home with it and had no issues (other than me stalling at a light and the girls next to me just looked at me weird). However, this morning while driving to work I noticed that on certain shifts it would tell me where to shift versus what I was shown. Example: I was in second and when I went to go to third it blocked me and said fourth. I texted my bro but he is a plane out of town so I thought I would reach out here. Thanks.

11-17-2015, 07:52 AM	#3
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	It is just the skip shift kicking in because you are at low RPM's. Give it a little more gas and that message will disappear, allowing to shift wherever you please. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

11-17-2015, 07:58 AM	#5
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Read up on the skip shift and then practice, practice, practice. Don't try to drive too aggressively until you get to the point where you're consistently shifting smoothly and at the right points. It should come naturally in no time ... good luck and enjoy __________________

11-17-2015, 08:18 AM	#7
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	I think if you stay in first past 20 mph or rev it past a certain point skip shift does not kick in. Try that, or order a $20 connector that stops it from locking out gears, but you'll still see the message pop up. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

11-17-2015, 09:04 AM	#8
GotGame55 Haters gonna hate? Drives: '04 Chevy Dirtymax Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Diesel Life Posts: 642 View My Garage	Google skip shift eliminator. Had it on my '11 SS. Worked great. __________________ '04 CCSB Duramax

11-17-2015, 07:52 AM	#2
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	The skip shift is explained in the owner's manual. If you are in a certain speed range, you are forced to shift from 1st to 4th. Take it to a higher rpm in 1st and you will be OK.

11-17-2015, 09:13 AM	#12
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	You'll get it. Just wait until you hit the advanced level where you start using you e-brake to avoid the hill assist from a dead stop! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-17-2015, 09:19 AM	#13
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	You can get an eliminator for like 25 bucks. Message will still pop up but it'll disable the solenoid that locks those gears out. Install is remotely simple, just gotta get the car jacked up a bit to access the connector that the eliminator connects to __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

11-17-2015, 09:24 AM	#14
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	Now since I'm a beginner does it make sense to maybe keep it on for now?