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jayscamaro · 09-25-2012, 10:29 PM

hey guys , i wanted play with my shifters. so how exactly do i shift them ? like at what RPM range and also can it damage your car in any ways? IE the transmission?

SoCalCamaro93 · 09-25-2012, 10:30 PM

I'm almost positive (anyone correct me if I'm wrong) that if you attempt to shift when you shouldn't be shifting, the car won't allow you to. In order to avoid any damage

oldfriend · 09-25-2012, 10:36 PM

Do it just like you would do with a stick shift , the only thing is that , even if you wanted to do stupid shifts , the systems wont let you do i---SHIFT DENIED ---- will shows on the DIC , really ,go ahead and try it for yourself .

Revo1 · 09-25-2012, 10:37 PM

I usually shift around 2500-3000 rpms. The computer won't let you do anything catastrophic, so don't stress that.

Hope that helps.

rydahog · 09-26-2012, 08:24 AM

you can safely try this is your driveway..sitting at idle...tap shift with car in gear and foot on brake..it will only let you go to 1,2,,,and i think thats it.."shift denied" or it may go to 3rd..but that is it..have fun...

jax · 09-26-2012, 08:29 AM

If you forget to shift, there is a rev. limiter.

Norm Peterson · 09-26-2012, 08:44 AM

It's a little like wiggling the floor or column shifter to manually shift earlier automatics that didn't have the paddles, only better (especially for downshifts).

Exactly when to shift depends on the situation. Like oldfriend said, drive it like you would a stick shift. Eventually, you'll learn to shift at reasonably appropriate times.

You'll need to be a little more aware of what the engine wants, so you'll be paying attention to the engine's sound and/or any vibrations to indicate whether you're in the right gear for any given situation.

Norm

Jameg1011 · 09-26-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

I usually shift around 2500-3000 rpms. The computer won't let you do anything catastrophic, so don't stress that.

Hope that helps.

The computer will prevent you from doing anything that going to "hurt" the engine. Just try it out and have fun, worst thing that might happen is you might get jurked around alittle bit if you shift into a lower gear and let off the gas. Wont hurt anything though! Have fun :P

cam fan · 09-26-2012, 05:36 PM

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Moto-Mojo · 09-26-2012, 05:46 PM

I've accidentally downshifted to 1st before and it wound 'er up more than I was comfortable with. Maybe 6K+...But I guess it has its programmed limits.

Superfly1 · 09-26-2012, 10:44 PM

Step 1: Place foot on pedal and push firmly to floor... Step 2: Press right side tap shift button (or paddle if so equipped) when tachometer reaches redline... Step 3: Repeat Step 2... Step 4:Grin...

Seriously though... I use mine from time to time when I want to play around. I will take it up to redline playing around, but if I am just driving around I usually shift from 3000-4000 Also, with the Trifecta tune it makes the shifts firmer in the Sport & Manual modes.

jayscamaro · 09-27-2012, 12:33 AM

Thanks you guys . It was fun as he'll but being 16 year old driver, let me master driving in D then move on to M lol

Norm Peterson · 09-27-2012, 08:03 AM

My wife drove automatics only for the first year or so after getting her license (1970), so I guess I can understand that ↑↑↑. When you don't have to put as much conscious thought into the rest of the driving skills, it'll be easier for you to work this in just like it was for her to pick up driving with a clutch pedal. Caution - manually controlling the transmission may become habit-forming.

You do realize that your mind does not have to be in "race mode" to use the paddles, and you don't have to upshift all the way to 6th gear every time . . .

When you come right down to it, city surface street driving and 25 mph suburban neighborhood driving really isn't much fun. Mostly, it's just something you have to put up with, no matter what kind of transmission you have or how you choose to operate it.

Norm

09-25-2012, 10:29 PM	#1
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	paddle shifter help hey guys , i wanted play with my shifters. so how exactly do i shift them ? like at what RPM range and also can it damage your car in any ways? IE the transmission?

09-25-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	I'm almost positive (anyone correct me if I'm wrong) that if you attempt to shift when you shouldn't be shifting, the car won't allow you to. In order to avoid any damage __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

09-25-2012, 10:37 PM	#4
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I usually shift around 2500-3000 rpms. The computer won't let you do anything catastrophic, so don't stress that. Hope that helps. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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09-26-2012, 10:44 PM	#11
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	Step 1: Place foot on pedal and push firmly to floor... Step 2: Press right side tap shift button (or paddle if so equipped) when tachometer reaches redline... Step 3: Repeat Step 2... Step 4:Grin... Seriously though... I use mine from time to time when I want to play around. I will take it up to redline playing around, but if I am just driving around I usually shift from 3000-4000 Also, with the Trifecta tune it makes the shifts firmer in the Sport & Manual modes. __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

09-25-2012, 10:36 PM	#3
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Do it just like you would do with a stick shift , the only thing is that , even if you wanted to do stupid shifts , the systems wont let you do i---SHIFT DENIED ---- will shows on the DIC , really ,go ahead and try it for yourself .

09-26-2012, 08:24 AM	#5
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	you can safely try this is your driveway..sitting at idle...tap shift with car in gear and foot on brake..it will only let you go to 1,2,,,and i think thats it.."shift denied" or it may go to 3rd..but that is it..have fun...

09-26-2012, 08:29 AM	#6
jax Drives: 2LT RS ABM Join Date: May 2010 Location: SUFFOLK, VA Posts: 172	If you forget to shift, there is a rev. limiter.

09-26-2012, 08:44 AM	#7
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	It's a little like wiggling the floor or column shifter to manually shift earlier automatics that didn't have the paddles, only better (especially for downshifts). Exactly when to shift depends on the situation. Like oldfriend said, drive it like you would a stick shift. Eventually, you'll learn to shift at reasonably appropriate times. You'll need to be a little more aware of what the engine wants, so you'll be paying attention to the engine's sound and/or any vibrations to indicate whether you're in the right gear for any given situation. Norm

09-26-2012, 05:46 PM	#10
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,210	I've accidentally downshifted to 1st before and it wound 'er up more than I was comfortable with. Maybe 6K+...But I guess it has its programmed limits.

09-27-2012, 12:33 AM	#12
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	Thanks you guys . It was fun as he'll but being 16 year old driver, let me master driving in D then move on to M lol

09-27-2012, 08:03 AM	#13
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	My wife drove automatics only for the first year or so after getting her license (1970), so I guess I can understand that ↑↑↑. When you don't have to put as much conscious thought into the rest of the driving skills, it'll be easier for you to work this in just like it was for her to pick up driving with a clutch pedal. Caution - manually controlling the transmission may become habit-forming. You do realize that your mind does not have to be in "race mode" to use the paddles, and you don't have to upshift all the way to 6th gear every time . . . When you come right down to it, city surface street driving and 25 mph suburban neighborhood driving really isn't much fun. Mostly, it's just something you have to put up with, no matter what kind of transmission you have or how you choose to operate it. Norm