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NOVAK · 02-23-2012, 05:50 PM

Does anyone know if the TapShift software update for the 2012 Camaros will work with the 2010's and 2011's?

DETROIT – When the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 arrives this spring, performance car enthusiasts will experience the hands-on driving satisfaction of a “stick” with the ease of an automatic transmission due to General Motors’ newly improved TapShift technology.

Since its introduction several years ago, TapShift has allowed drivers to control up- and down-shifts with paddle shifters. For 2012, GM powertrain engineers implemented a patent-pending software algorithm that improves tap response time by up to 60 percent compared to the previous system. No hardware changes were required for the upgrade.

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n.../0222_tapshift

Ice Demon · 02-23-2012, 05:59 PM

Hmm

CFD · 02-23-2012, 06:00 PM

This question is popping up everywhere and we're all dying to know

bmorecam · 02-23-2012, 06:15 PM

this is very interesting for you auto guys.

hapisok · 02-23-2012, 07:06 PM

tell me about it. im already thrown back in my seat...i wonder if this means my wheels will chirp now

ChadG · 02-23-2012, 08:31 PM

Inquiring minds want to know!!!

bmorecam · 02-23-2012, 08:37 PM

I wonder if this is software specific tho..anyone know what ecm is in the zl1? unfortunately we have the loved by few and hated by many, the infamous direct injection famous Bosch ecm

OOLIE · 02-23-2012, 09:27 PM

I wonder even if not, if it is something Vince could learn from and duplicate for us

lscamaro · 02-23-2012, 10:13 PM

^^^^This.

I think Oolie's idea might be the best bet. GM stated it was an algorithm they used so if a similar algorithm was developed, it might be possible to duplicate the result

edgehead2000 · 02-24-2012, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lscamaro

^^^^This.

I think Oolie's idea might be the best bet. GM stated it was an algorithm they used so if a similar algorithm was developed, it might be possible to duplicate the result

Well said! lol. Seriously, I'm interested too!

Rangore · 02-24-2012, 07:32 AM

KalCorp · 02-24-2012, 07:54 AM

I tested a update that Vince did last month to make the TapShift hit as hard as the Sport mode.

While it did look like the taps shifted a little faster then OEM. It never had that hard hit like sport mode has.

He was thinking it might be because sport mode knows when its going to Shift and has extra time to get ready for it.

But maybe he will look into more and find a way.

It would be very nice.

AUS10BMX · 02-24-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hapisok

tell me about it. im already thrown back in my seat...i wonder if this means my wheels will chirp now

Tap shifting in my car became a whole new animal when I tuned the transmission firmness. The response was a little better, and the wheels chirp 1-3 gear, pretty crazy and a huge difference!

If we can get this it would be amazing I'm sure and a lot of fun.

Blade · 02-24-2012, 04:02 PM

Doesn't Vince already do this for us?

02-23-2012, 05:50 PM	#1
NOVAK Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California the Republic Posts: 521	TapShift Update - 60% faster? Does anyone know if the TapShift software update for the 2012 Camaros will work with the 2010's and 2011's? DETROIT – When the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 arrives this spring, performance car enthusiasts will experience the hands-on driving satisfaction of a “stick” with the ease of an automatic transmission due to General Motors’ newly improved TapShift technology. Since its introduction several years ago, TapShift has allowed drivers to control up- and down-shifts with paddle shifters. For 2012, GM powertrain engineers implemented a patent-pending software algorithm that improves tap response time by up to 60 percent compared to the previous system. No hardware changes were required for the upgrade. http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n.../0222_tapshift

02-23-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Hmm __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

02-23-2012, 07:06 PM	#5
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,547	tell me about it. im already thrown back in my seat...i wonder if this means my wheels will chirp now __________________

02-23-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	I wonder even if not, if it is something Vince could learn from and duplicate for us __________________

02-23-2012, 10:13 PM	#9
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	^^^^This. I think Oolie's idea might be the best bet. GM stated it was an algorithm they used so if a similar algorithm was developed, it might be possible to duplicate the result __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-23-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	This question is popping up everywhere and we're all dying to know

02-23-2012, 06:15 PM	#4
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	this is very interesting for you auto guys.

02-23-2012, 08:31 PM	#6
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Inquiring minds want to know!!!

02-23-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	I wonder if this is software specific tho..anyone know what ecm is in the zl1? unfortunately we have the loved by few and hated by many, the infamous direct injection famous Bosch ecm

02-24-2012, 07:32 AM	#11
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	__________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

02-24-2012, 07:54 AM	#12
KalCorp Space Coast Camaros Drives: 2012 Camaro Vert Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Bay , FL Posts: 1,280	I tested a update that Vince did last month to make the TapShift hit as hard as the Sport mode. While it did look like the taps shifted a little faster then OEM. It never had that hard hit like sport mode has. He was thinking it might be because sport mode knows when its going to Shift and has extra time to get ready for it. But maybe he will look into more and find a way. It would be very nice. __________________ www.SpaceCoastCamaros.com / SCC FB Page / My SCC Garage / My FaceBook Garage

02-24-2012, 04:02 PM	#14
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Doesn't Vince already do this for us? __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

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