Shifting the 7-speed. Thoughts - Page 2

SCM_Crash · 10-21-2013, 01:08 AM

Ah. Ok. Yeah, the shifter feels good. Just takes some getting used to that extra gear.

REVVIC · 10-23-2013, 12:37 PM

Here's the yellow Vette. Learning how to post pictures.

REVVIC · 10-23-2013, 12:39 PM

occar · 10-23-2013, 12:40 PM

When you're sitting still, if you are in 7th, R is locked out too which seems odd. Sure, there's little practical reason you'd do the shift (unless you just stopped in 7th and needed to reverse) but it seemed odd to me is all. You can go 5th or 6th to R, but not 7th.

Like most Tremec TR-6060 related transmissions (the TR-6070 we have is very closely related), 1-2 can be less smooth than other shifts too, but that's been a constant in all the Tremecs I've owned or driven.

GQ4Life · 10-23-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by occar

When you're sitting still, if you are in 7th, R is locked out too which seems odd. Sure, there's little practical reason you'd do the shift (unless you just stopped in 7th and needed to reverse) but it seemed odd to me is all. You can go 5th or 6th to R, but not 7th.

Like most Tremec TR-6060 related transmissions (the TR-6070 we have is very closely related), 1-2 can be less smooth than other shifts too, but that's been a constant in all the Tremecs I've owned or driven.

Yeah locks it so I guess dont accidently go into reverse on highway.. but guess doesnt ever unlock cuz they never thought ud be in 7th at a stop.. lol
I always pull into neutral

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Tprefo · 10-23-2013, 01:34 PM

Seeing the yellow in person with the yellow calipers, good god is that sharp. Nice ride bud. Enjoy !

Ka Razy · 10-23-2013, 03:08 PM

Love the Velocity Yellow!!

GunnyG · 10-23-2013, 03:26 PM

I've had mine 3 days and haven't gotten to 7th yet...WTF is wrong with me? LoL! No issues shifting yet...

GQ4Life · 10-23-2013, 04:37 PM

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I've had mine 3 days and haven't gotten to 7th yet...WTF is wrong with me? LoL! No issues shifting yet...

Careful. U want to break it in good

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GunnyG · 10-23-2013, 06:36 PM

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Careful. U want to break it in good

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Thanks! I'm trying to follow the

...kinda hard when this sucker just wants to go go go! LoL!

GQ4Life · 10-23-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnyG

Thanks! I'm trying to follow the

...kinda hard when this sucker just wants to go go go! LoL!

Mine spins. Thought since stock it hook better

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GunnyG · 10-23-2013, 10:52 PM

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Mine spins. Thought since stock it hook better

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I had that experience this evening. I think the road was a little moist, plus I haven't driven a manual in a few years. But, it stuck pretty good and I got going pretty fast. Still gotta break it in right...so I never hit 7th.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-24-2013, 03:28 PM

Y'all will get the hang of her the more you are behind the wheel!

It took me some time going from a 4speed '69 427 to the '14 7speed but after a few shifts in that baby, oh wow!! The sound and feel of the road was absolutely amazing!

The Velocity Yellow is gorgeous and right now should be driven slow so that all the onlookers can take her picture. Smile

Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care

GQ4Life · 10-24-2013, 03:49 PM

the clutch is real nice.. grabs nice and hard.. spins 2nds.. and a good spin on 3rd when shifting.. went out for cruise today.. practice launches and power shifting for track tomorrow.. didnt have any problems.. but computer even in wet launch control mode still spins whole first gear and alot of 2nd.. only got 4.6 to 4.8 0-60mph..
so made one attempt me launching.. launched very easy but still after 3K rpms starts spinning and keeps spinning in 2nd LoL .. got a 4.3sec 0-60 in just one attempt .. i imagine I do alot more launches I will get that down.. so from standing still GM's advertised 4.1 sec 0-60 (3.8 with 1ft roll out) is very attainable..

10-21-2013, 01:08 AM	#15
SCM_Crash Drives: 2014 Z51 3LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42	Ah. Ok. Yeah, the shifter feels good. Just takes some getting used to that extra gear. __________________ 1997 Formula Firebird 2002 Trans Am WS.6 1990 Z32 300zx 2002 Corvette Z06 2003 Corvette Z06 2014 Corvette Z51

10-23-2013, 03:08 PM	#21
Ka Razy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 146	Love the Velocity Yellow!! __________________ I'd rather be AutoCrossing 06-28-13 Status 1100 11-22-13 Status 2000 11-29-13 Status 3000 12-12-13 Status 3300 12-16-13 Status 3400 01-06-14 Status 3800!! 01-10-14 Status 4B00 01-13-14 Status 4200!!! 02-17-14 Delivered!!!!!!!!!!

10-23-2013, 03:26 PM	#22
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	I've had mine 3 days and haven't gotten to 7th yet...WTF is wrong with me? LoL! No issues shifting yet... __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

10-24-2013, 03:49 PM	#28
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,211 View My Garage	the clutch is real nice.. grabs nice and hard.. spins 2nds.. and a good spin on 3rd when shifting.. went out for cruise today.. practice launches and power shifting for track tomorrow.. didnt have any problems.. but computer even in wet launch control mode still spins whole first gear and alot of 2nd.. only got 4.6 to 4.8 0-60mph.. so made one attempt me launching.. launched very easy but still after 3K rpms starts spinning and keeps spinning in 2nd LoL .. got a 4.3sec 0-60 in just one attempt .. i imagine I do alot more launches I will get that down.. so from standing still GM's advertised 4.1 sec 0-60 (3.8 with 1ft roll out) is very attainable.. __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

10-23-2013, 12:37 PM	#16
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	Here's the yellow Vette. Learning how to post pictures.

10-23-2013, 12:39 PM	#17
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170

10-23-2013, 12:40 PM	#18
occar Drives: n/a Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: n/a Posts: 69	When you're sitting still, if you are in 7th, R is locked out too which seems odd. Sure, there's little practical reason you'd do the shift (unless you just stopped in 7th and needed to reverse) but it seemed odd to me is all. You can go 5th or 6th to R, but not 7th. Like most Tremec TR-6060 related transmissions (the TR-6070 we have is very closely related), 1-2 can be less smooth than other shifts too, but that's been a constant in all the Tremecs I've owned or driven.

10-23-2013, 01:34 PM	#20
Tprefo Drives: 2012 GS Conv and 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 33	Seeing the yellow in person with the yellow calipers, good god is that sharp. Nice ride bud. Enjoy !

10-24-2013, 03:28 PM	#27
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Y'all will get the hang of her the more you are behind the wheel! It took me some time going from a 4speed '69 427 to the '14 7speed but after a few shifts in that baby, oh wow!! The sound and feel of the road was absolutely amazing! The Velocity Yellow is gorgeous and right now should be driven slow so that all the onlookers can take her picture. Smile Kelly J. Chevrolet Customer Care