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Bob1475 · 08-09-2013, 11:10 PM

We went out to lunch the other day and the parking was valet only. I NEVER trust any of my cars to a valet, but said "what the hell". The jackass valet got in, put the trans in first and I watched him try to force the trans into second when the "skip shift" activated. I ran over to the Camaro and told the guy to get out NOW! We left this fool and went elsewhere. I still can't understand why in the hell Chevy would even consider the "skip-shift" in a performance car. We buy 6 spds because they are 6 speeds and I did'nt need this guy to break the trans at 1,800 miles and have me eat the repair bill!. I understand this little gem was put there to avoid the "gas guzzler tax", but geeeez it's still beyond me. I ordered a skip shift eleminator from Jannetty that arrived today and having it put on tomorrow.
Pardon the rant.

FLGator75 · 08-09-2013, 11:11 PM

Did you leave a tip?

KJS · 08-09-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FLGator75

Did you leave a tip?

Reminds me of a friend of mine who worked in a hospital's circumcision section. He said the tips were great....

Scooter11 · 08-09-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Reminds me of a friend of mine who worked in a hospital's circumcision section. He said the tips were great....

Oh good god!

that's seriously an awful and disgusting joke.

And I agree with OP. Though I don't have skip shift I've tried it and it is indeed annoying.

Mick1 · 08-09-2013, 11:37 PM

When I bought my Camaro, I couldn't figure out how to get into reserve. The salesman didn't tell me the engine had to be running :-)

06_warrior · 08-09-2013, 11:50 PM

The skip shift eliminator was the first mod i did to my car. I used to hate when it would engage at the worst possible moment.

90503 · 08-09-2013, 11:53 PM

Skip shift or not, I wouldn't trust a Valet with a manual trans car anyhow...

OHIOSS · 08-10-2013, 01:00 AM

If GM wouldn't have put it on our cars we would be paying a gas guzzler tax, that's why. Why get so mad, it takes 5 mins to put on a skip shift eliminator and you won't ever have to deal with it again.

Russ

06_warrior · 08-10-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

If GM wouldn't have put it on our cars we would be paying a gas guzzler tax, that's why. Why get so mad, it takes 5 mins to put on a skip shift eliminator and you won't ever have to deal with it again.

Russ

+1

It took more time to jack my car up then to install the skip shift eliminator.

KJS · 08-10-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter11

Oh good god!

that's seriously an awful and disgusting joke.

No its not!

Good2go · 08-10-2013, 06:19 AM

The skip-shift kicked in while he was parking your car? Why would he need to go to 2nd in the first place?

knitetrain05 · 08-10-2013, 06:34 AM

Got one in mine. their great.

Anythingfast954 · 08-10-2013, 06:43 AM

Never let someone drive your car! I hate the skip shift but I've learned how to overcome it when im driving normal.
I'm from Fort Lauderdale and you pay 5 dollars less if you park your car yourself in valet.
If you're anywhere downtown Fort Lauderdale come see me at briny's Irish pub!

CookieCk · 08-10-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Reminds me of a friend of mine who worked in a hospital's circumcision section. He said the tips were great....

What do ya call a cheap circumcision?

A rip off...

08-09-2013, 11:10 PM	#1
Bob1475 Drives: 2013 Victory red 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 14 View My Garage	Got flaming mad the other day We went out to lunch the other day and the parking was valet only. I NEVER trust any of my cars to a valet, but said "what the hell". The jackass valet got in, put the trans in first and I watched him try to force the trans into second when the "skip shift" activated. I ran over to the Camaro and told the guy to get out NOW! We left this fool and went elsewhere. I still can't understand why in the hell Chevy would even consider the "skip-shift" in a performance car. We buy 6 spds because they are 6 speeds and I did'nt need this guy to break the trans at 1,800 miles and have me eat the repair bill!. I understand this little gem was put there to avoid the "gas guzzler tax", but geeeez it's still beyond me. I ordered a skip shift eleminator from Jannetty that arrived today and having it put on tomorrow. Pardon the rant.

08-10-2013, 06:19 AM	#11
Good2go Team Chevrolet Drives: 2007 Z06 and 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 441 View My Garage	The skip-shift kicked in while he was parking your car? Why would he need to go to 2nd in the first place? __________________ Forgeline GA3's 9.5/11 with NT-05 Nitto's, Pedders Sportsryder Supercar Coilovers, MGW Shifter, LPE GT1-1 Cam, AR 1 7/8" LT's, Halltech CAI, SW Retro Chambered Cat-Back, Installed and tuned by Corey @ Henderson Performance Technology.

08-09-2013, 11:11 PM	#2
FLGator75 Don't Tread on me! Drives: 2017 Yellow Camaro RS/V-6. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Yulee, FL Posts: 226 View My Garage	Did you leave a tip?

08-09-2013, 11:37 PM	#5
Mick1 Drives: 2013 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 170	When I bought my Camaro, I couldn't figure out how to get into reserve. The salesman didn't tell me the engine had to be running :-)

08-09-2013, 11:50 PM	#6
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	The skip shift eliminator was the first mod i did to my car. I used to hate when it would engage at the worst possible moment.

08-09-2013, 11:53 PM	#7
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,417	Skip shift or not, I wouldn't trust a Valet with a manual trans car anyhow...

08-10-2013, 01:00 AM	#8
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	If GM wouldn't have put it on our cars we would be paying a gas guzzler tax, that's why. Why get so mad, it takes 5 mins to put on a skip shift eliminator and you won't ever have to deal with it again. Russ

08-10-2013, 06:34 AM	#12
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	Got one in mine. their great.

08-10-2013, 06:43 AM	#13
Anythingfast954 Drives: Camaro ss rs/m6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale,FL Posts: 100	Never let someone drive your car! I hate the skip shift but I've learned how to overcome it when im driving normal. I'm from Fort Lauderdale and you pay 5 dollars less if you park your car yourself in valet. If you're anywhere downtown Fort Lauderdale come see me at briny's Irish pub!