That feature drove me nuts in my 2000 Z28 - I just stopped using first gear - always started in 2nd and went through shifting with no problem - will probably do the same thing in my SS/RS which I am leaving tomorrow to pickup !!
Flying out tomorrow, meeting the folks in Lubbock, drive home and of course requesting a drive by the dealership to see my beauty on the showroom floor. Then Monday sign the paperwork and finally drive away !!
Ordered in February - been a reaaaaaaaaaaally long wait !