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mattyjman · 04-18-2013, 09:33 PM

What is this... like really.

It pisses me off when i'm trying to get into 2nd and realize that I can't because I have this stupid lockout mechanism because it assumes I want to save gas, and skip 3 rows of gears... it's bs.

It always catches me unaware because with my HUD, I'm rarely looking at the instrument cluster, which is the only area the car desides to tell you that you can't shift into anything else other than 4th gear... not to mention by the time i realize it and shift, i'm starting to bog the car. wtf....

anyway, how do we disable this thing? I love everything else with my car, but damn... this is the most stupid invention EVER. Rabbit's foots are more useful, or the pet rock, or the "jump to conclusions" mat.

any helpful tips would be appreciated.

/rant.

SSMickey · 04-18-2013, 09:37 PM

You can tune it out, but you lose your warranty, or you can get a ship shift eliminator for about $20.00. With the Skip shift eliminator, you still get the message on the DIC but you can shift into any gear you want. The skip shift eliminator just plugs into your trans harness and your golden. Takes 5 minutes to install.

EdRedCamaro2 · 04-18-2013, 09:40 PM

I experienced that same frustration frequently.

Search Skip shift eliminator. Numerous companies sell this item. I got mine at Apex Motorsports, great people, great customer service. Piece of cake to install. The skip shift warning still comes up in the driver information screen, but you go right into 2nd gear, no problems. If you want to go to 4th, you can do that, too. But now it will be on your terms, not the car's

BDBiker · 04-18-2013, 09:44 PM

Here's a link for ya!

http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=21008

skipinminn · 04-18-2013, 09:45 PM

I had Mine for my SS installed at the Dealership No questions asked. Matter of fact they said they do it on VETTES all the time

PsychoZL1 · 04-18-2013, 09:48 PM

The Skip Shift Eliminator will solve this problem. You will still get the 1-4 message on the DIC, but you will no longer be forced to shift from 1st to 4th.

You know what, I'm in a good mood today so I'll hook a brother up. I have an extra one lying around to pay it forward. PM me a shipping address and I'll send you my extra for just the cost of shipping, which we can work out through PM.

SSGUNNER · 04-18-2013, 09:53 PM

Nice^^^

06_warrior · 04-18-2013, 10:21 PM

Skip Shift Eliminator. Super easy to install. Took longer to jack up the car than to install it.

yellowrs · 04-18-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyjman

What is this... like really.

It pisses me off when i'm trying to get into 2nd and realize that I can't because I have this stupid lockout mechanism because it assumes I want to save gas, and skip 3 rows of gears... it's bs.

It always catches me unaware because with my HUD, I'm rarely looking at the instrument cluster, which is the only area the car desides to tell you that you can't shift into anything else other than 4th gear... not to mention by the time i realize it and shift, i'm starting to bog the car. wtf....

anyway, how do we disable this thing? I love everything else with my car, but damn... this is the most stupid invention EVER. Rabbit's foots are more useful, or the pet rock, or the "jump to conclusions" mat.

any helpful tips would be appreciated.

/rant.

When I first got my car I was like WTH??
Installed the eliminator and have been a happy camper ever since

RA1987 · 04-18-2013, 10:30 PM

I had the same issue. But you will eventually get used to it. Give it a little gas and will eliminate itself.

alex70olds · 04-18-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RA1987

I had the same issue. But you will eventually get used to it. Give it a little gas and will eliminate itself.

Exactly, in 13K miles, I may have had it engage maybe twice. Use the skinny pedal on the right lol.

stlrammer · 04-18-2013, 11:08 PM

The skip shift eliminator was my first mod.

v8 · 04-19-2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RA1987

I had the same issue. But you will eventually get used to it. Give it a little gas and will eliminate itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex70olds

Exactly, in 13K miles, I may have had it engage maybe twice. Use the skinny pedal on the right lol.

Exactly

Liam · 04-19-2013, 12:39 AM

Yeah the logic behind skipping from 1st to 4th is just non-existent. It actually wastes more gas than is saves because the car bogs down and struggles so much. If it HAD to be there, why was it not set as 1st to 3rd? That's what I end up doing most of the time anyway when it pops up. As far as just hitting the gas to skip it, doesn't work with cars in front of you. The worst are the left turn lane U turn people that almost come to a stop.

Anyway, just venting

....long overdue for my skip shift eliminator.

04-18-2013, 09:33 PM	#1
mattyjman Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United States Posts: 134	1 to 4 Shift BS What is this... like really. It pisses me off when i'm trying to get into 2nd and realize that I can't because I have this stupid lockout mechanism because it assumes I want to save gas, and skip 3 rows of gears... it's bs. It always catches me unaware because with my HUD, I'm rarely looking at the instrument cluster, which is the only area the car desides to tell you that you can't shift into anything else other than 4th gear... not to mention by the time i realize it and shift, i'm starting to bog the car. wtf.... anyway, how do we disable this thing? I love everything else with my car, but damn... this is the most stupid invention EVER. Rabbit's foots are more useful, or the pet rock, or the "jump to conclusions" mat. any helpful tips would be appreciated. /rant.

04-18-2013, 09:37 PM	#2
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	You can tune it out, but you lose your warranty, or you can get a ship shift eliminator for about $20.00. With the Skip shift eliminator, you still get the message on the DIC but you can shift into any gear you want. The skip shift eliminator just plugs into your trans harness and your golden. Takes 5 minutes to install. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

04-18-2013, 09:40 PM	#3
EdRedCamaro2 4BC Motorsports Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 215 View My Garage	I experienced that same frustration frequently. Search Skip shift eliminator. Numerous companies sell this item. I got mine at Apex Motorsports, great people, great customer service. Piece of cake to install. The skip shift warning still comes up in the driver information screen, but you go right into 2nd gear, no problems. If you want to go to 4th, you can do that, too. But now it will be on your terms, not the car's __________________ 1SS/RJT/Sunroof TPW 9/7/09 3800: 9/14/09 Arrived 9/24/09 "In racing, they say that your car goes where your eyes go...I know it's true; racing doesn't lie" The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

04-18-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Nice^^^ __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

04-18-2013, 11:08 PM	#12
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	The skip shift eliminator was my first mod. __________________

04-18-2013, 09:44 PM	#4
BDBiker Drives: Black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 552	Here's a link for ya! http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=21008

04-18-2013, 09:45 PM	#5
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I had Mine for my SS installed at the Dealership No questions asked. Matter of fact they said they do it on VETTES all the time

04-18-2013, 09:48 PM	#6
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	The Skip Shift Eliminator will solve this problem. You will still get the 1-4 message on the DIC, but you will no longer be forced to shift from 1st to 4th. You know what, I'm in a good mood today so I'll hook a brother up. I have an extra one lying around to pay it forward. PM me a shipping address and I'll send you my extra for just the cost of shipping, which we can work out through PM.

04-18-2013, 10:21 PM	#8
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Skip Shift Eliminator. Super easy to install. Took longer to jack up the car than to install it.

04-18-2013, 10:30 PM	#10
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	I had the same issue. But you will eventually get used to it. Give it a little gas and will eliminate itself.

04-19-2013, 12:39 AM	#14
Liam Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 253 View My Garage	Yeah the logic behind skipping from 1st to 4th is just non-existent. It actually wastes more gas than is saves because the car bogs down and struggles so much. If it HAD to be there, why was it not set as 1st to 3rd? That's what I end up doing most of the time anyway when it pops up. As far as just hitting the gas to skip it, doesn't work with cars in front of you. The worst are the left turn lane U turn people that almost come to a stop. Anyway, just venting ....long overdue for my skip shift eliminator.