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Nightfall gray ghost · 08-09-2017, 03:20 PM

I am currently doing a major engine mod on my 14 ZLI, and while my car is down I wanted to know if there is a shift light built into the system or, do I need to add an external one?

San2cci · 08-09-2017, 08:26 PM

Not sure if this helps but The automatic has a shift indicator built into the HUD in one of the settings. It only works when using the manual mode with the paddle shifters and when you are really getting on it and riding the gears out.

OneBadvATE · 08-09-2017, 08:29 PM

My 2015 M6 ZL1 has it in the HUD when displaying the speed and g-meter. It appears as green arrows facing inward from left and right and as you rev up it gets closer to the middle from both sides and will turn red when it's time to shift. I don't see a need for a secondary light.

San2cci · 08-09-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OneBadvATE

My 2015 M6 ZL1 has it in the HUD when displaying the speed and g-meter. It appears as green arrows facing inward from left and right and as you rev up it gets closer to the middle from both sides and will turn red when it's time to shift. I don't see a need for a secondary light.

The 15 HUD displays different colors? Mine only displays one color. That's pretty neat.

acammer · 08-09-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OneBadvATE

My 2015 M6 ZL1 has it in the HUD when displaying the speed and g-meter. It appears as green arrows facing inward from left and right and as you rev up it gets closer to the middle from both sides and will turn red when it's time to shift. I don't see a need for a secondary light.

Concur - the ZL1 HUD rules. I can't understand for the life of me why they didn't do something similar for the SS cars.

OneBadvATE · 08-09-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by San2cci

The 15 HUD displays different colors? Mine only displays one color. That's pretty neat.

Correct, the display is in color. I am not sure if that is a 14-15 only feature though.

gbu27 · 08-10-2017, 10:00 AM

Color HUD is 14-15. They sell them at gen5diy, I've been tempted to put one in my 13

GONMAD510 · 08-10-2017, 12:16 PM

Has anyone used the 1 from gen5diy? I would like to know if it is hard to change out.

Nightfall gray ghost · 08-10-2017, 01:25 PM

So, how do I "turn on" the shift light? Or is it on only in sport mode? And who sets the shift points?
Mine is the T56 top loader transmission. I did not see ny arrows in my hud. Mine is a 2014.

OneBadvATE · 08-10-2017, 08:46 PM

Not sure if it is mode specific, I always drive in PTM4. To my knowledge it shows up when the rpms get above like 4k and you can't change the shift point.

NVRL8 ZL1 · 08-11-2017, 10:00 AM

When I had my manual Z, it would only work if you were working the car. If you eased up though the gears like normal highway on ramp merging, zip.

No lift shift up the ramp, you get shift lights.

z28lt1 · 08-11-2017, 10:35 AM

Yes, HUD shift lights will come on when:

1 - Driving such that you need a shift light (think it appears over a certain RPM)
and
2 - In HUD "Format 4" the one with the G-Meter as OneBatvATE noted

San2cci · 08-11-2017, 04:03 PM

In the auto trans it is basically there to tell you when you're about to redline. If you don't shift before both sides meet the governor kicks on and it stops the car from going any faster until you shift up.

08-09-2017, 03:20 PM	#1
Nightfall gray ghost Drives: 2014 ZLI Camaro Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC. Posts: 63	Shift light I am currently doing a major engine mod on my 14 ZLI, and while my car is down I wanted to know if there is a shift light built into the system or, do I need to add an external one? __________________ 2014 ZL1 with CA I, Ligenfelter ported and polished heads and supercharger, custom hydraulic roller cam, and valves, and springs, 2.55 blower pulley, custom crank pulley, upgraded fuel injectors with booster pump, American Racing long tubes headers with full Borla Atak exhaust system, Autometer digital boost and wide band gauges,custom tune, and some powder coating and airbrushing under the hood for some "splash". Last dyno, 610whp without nitrous. Nitrous Outlet blower plate system tune: 755 whp on a loaded dyno.

08-09-2017, 08:29 PM	#3
OneBadvATE Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kirkville, NY Posts: 59 View My Garage	My 2015 M6 ZL1 has it in the HUD when displaying the speed and g-meter. It appears as green arrows facing inward from left and right and as you rev up it gets closer to the middle from both sides and will turn red when it's time to shift. I don't see a need for a secondary light. __________________ 2015 Camaro ZL1 - 769RWHP 755RWTQ Mods: RPM 5" intake, Kooks 2" headers w/o cats, 9.1" lower, 2.55" upper, Kong performance ported blower/snout, NW 102mm TB, afco hx w/ fans, RPM cam package, ID1050x injectors,160 degree t-stat, Tuned by Fran at RPM Best 1/4 mile: 10.99@127 Dyno graph YouTube 2003 C5 Z06 - SOLD Mods: 455 RWHP 415RWTQ FBO and FTI Street Sweeper Cam (236/240 .631/.612 111 lsa)

08-10-2017, 12:16 PM	#8
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	Has anyone used the 1 from gen5diy? I would like to know if it is hard to change out. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

08-10-2017, 01:25 PM	#9
Nightfall gray ghost Drives: 2014 ZLI Camaro Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC. Posts: 63	So, how do I "turn on" the shift light? Or is it on only in sport mode? And who sets the shift points? Mine is the T56 top loader transmission. I did not see ny arrows in my hud. Mine is a 2014. __________________ 2014 ZL1 with CA I, Ligenfelter ported and polished heads and supercharger, custom hydraulic roller cam, and valves, and springs, 2.55 blower pulley, custom crank pulley, upgraded fuel injectors with booster pump, American Racing long tubes headers with full Borla Atak exhaust system, Autometer digital boost and wide band gauges,custom tune, and some powder coating and airbrushing under the hood for some "splash". Last dyno, 610whp without nitrous. Nitrous Outlet blower plate system tune: 755 whp on a loaded dyno.

08-10-2017, 08:46 PM	#10
OneBadvATE Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kirkville, NY Posts: 59 View My Garage	Not sure if it is mode specific, I always drive in PTM4. To my knowledge it shows up when the rpms get above like 4k and you can't change the shift point. __________________ 2015 Camaro ZL1 - 769RWHP 755RWTQ Mods: RPM 5" intake, Kooks 2" headers w/o cats, 9.1" lower, 2.55" upper, Kong performance ported blower/snout, NW 102mm TB, afco hx w/ fans, RPM cam package, ID1050x injectors,160 degree t-stat, Tuned by Fran at RPM Best 1/4 mile: 10.99@127 Dyno graph YouTube 2003 C5 Z06 - SOLD Mods: 455 RWHP 415RWTQ FBO and FTI Street Sweeper Cam (236/240 .631/.612 111 lsa)

08-09-2017, 08:26 PM	#2
San2cci Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 730 View My Garage	Not sure if this helps but The automatic has a shift indicator built into the HUD in one of the settings. It only works when using the manual mode with the paddle shifters and when you are really getting on it and riding the gears out.

08-10-2017, 10:00 AM	#7
gbu27 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NC Posts: 106	Color HUD is 14-15. They sell them at gen5diy, I've been tempted to put one in my 13

08-11-2017, 10:00 AM	#11
NVRL8 ZL1 W8NN4U Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 137 View My Garage	When I had my manual Z, it would only work if you were working the car. If you eased up though the gears like normal highway on ramp merging, zip. No lift shift up the ramp, you get shift lights.

08-11-2017, 10:35 AM	#12
z28lt1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 288	Yes, HUD shift lights will come on when: 1 - Driving such that you need a shift light (think it appears over a certain RPM) and 2 - In HUD "Format 4" the one with the G-Meter as OneBatvATE noted

08-11-2017, 04:03 PM	#13
San2cci Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 730 View My Garage	In the auto trans it is basically there to tell you when you're about to redline. If you don't shift before both sides meet the governor kicks on and it stops the car from going any faster until you shift up.