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08Jetstream_Blue · 12-12-2009, 09:55 AM

My Camaro has about 1300 miles on it now so I'vw floored it a couple times. Ive never floored it from a dead stop but I have on the highway from about 50-110. Each time I have though I've noticed that it seems to hesitate to shift to the lowest gear possible for whatever speed im at. For example, from about 60 if I floor it it seems to downshift to 4th maybe then about 2 seconds later it goes to 3rd then it accelerates and shifts like every other auto I've ever had. Has anyone else experienced this in their auto?

08Jetstream_Blue · 12-12-2009, 05:54 PM

Really? No responses?

PAUL SS · 12-12-2009, 05:59 PM

Why wait for it to downshift? Downshift it manually...

JohnInSoCal · 12-12-2009, 06:04 PM

because when you floor it at 50 or so it may need to downshift 2 or even 3 gears which takes time because it has to go down in order, it can't skip a gear, at least that's how it was explained to me for this auto. Try easing into WOT and it will go down 1 gear and while accelerating in that gear it will drop down to the next gear. You can also get a tune to make shifts faster.

SScattergunSS · 12-12-2009, 06:06 PM

I do kind of know what you're talking about. It happens every once in awhile, like what you're saying. I have noticed however, as I've put a few more miles on it, it doesn't happen as frequently. In fact, it's been very responsive as of late. I think part of if might be how I use my loud pedal. It's hard for me to explain, but I never really let my transmission get too comfy...I try to constantly keep it on edge, so I have what I want when I want it...

08Jetstream_Blue · 12-12-2009, 11:14 PM

I understand it has to downshift more than 1 or 2 gears by flooring it at 50 mph. But I dont understand why its not instantaneous. My grand national that has 20 years old technology and not even a computer controlled transmission will downshift AND skip from 4th to 2nd immediately and hard. Even my daily driver oldsmobile aurora will go from 4th to 2nd when flooring it on the freeway. I will try easing into WOT but thats not really a solution. Possibly with more miles it would get better.

gold5000000 · 12-12-2009, 11:17 PM

when you plan on doing that just use the paddle shifters...

08Jetstream_Blue · 12-12-2009, 11:21 PM

I understand that... but still thats not a solution or reason its not downshifting immediately the way I feel it should

SScattergunSS · 12-12-2009, 11:23 PM

I do hear what you're saying!!! My old 700R4 in my Trans Am is there RIGHT NOW!!!! I do tend to think it's like the way it is on the new Camaros because GM is giving us the long warranty that they are. This way they can all but guarantee nobody is going to screw 'em up until after it expires.

08Jetstream_Blue · 12-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Haha. thats probably the answer!

SScattergunSS · 12-12-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08Jetstream_Blue

Haha. thats probably the answer!

I honestly think it is!

gold5000000 · 12-12-2009, 11:32 PM

well my moms 87 corvette does the same thing, i dont think there is much you can do, you could try giving it a little gas to get it to down shift and once it does then really step on it. I dont think there is anything wrong if that is what you are worried about

fastball · 12-12-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08Jetstream_Blue

I understand that... but still thats not a solution or reason its not downshifting immediately the way I feel it should

Maybe you should have purchased the stick shift.

Just sayin.....

cyberbro · 12-12-2009, 11:49 PM

I have a feeling it's a gas mileage thing, GM did everything they could to get some decent MPG out of these guys.

12-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
08Jetstream_Blue Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Auto Question My Camaro has about 1300 miles on it now so I'vw floored it a couple times. Ive never floored it from a dead stop but I have on the highway from about 50-110. Each time I have though I've noticed that it seems to hesitate to shift to the lowest gear possible for whatever speed im at. For example, from about 60 if I floor it it seems to downshift to 4th maybe then about 2 seconds later it goes to 3rd then it accelerates and shifts like every other auto I've ever had. Has anyone else experienced this in their auto? __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 50,000 miles 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona- Sublime #565 of 1500 2008 Corvette Z51- Jetstream Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition- Girlfriends

12-12-2009, 05:54 PM	#2
08Jetstream_Blue Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Really? No responses? __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 50,000 miles 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona- Sublime #565 of 1500 2008 Corvette Z51- Jetstream Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition- Girlfriends

12-12-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Why wait for it to downshift? Downshift it manually... __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I do kind of know what you're talking about. It happens every once in awhile, like what you're saying. I have noticed however, as I've put a few more miles on it, it doesn't happen as frequently. In fact, it's been very responsive as of late. I think part of if might be how I use my loud pedal. It's hard for me to explain, but I never really let my transmission get too comfy...I try to constantly keep it on edge, so I have what I want when I want it... __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

12-12-2009, 11:14 PM	#6
08Jetstream_Blue Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	I understand it has to downshift more than 1 or 2 gears by flooring it at 50 mph. But I dont understand why its not instantaneous. My grand national that has 20 years old technology and not even a computer controlled transmission will downshift AND skip from 4th to 2nd immediately and hard. Even my daily driver oldsmobile aurora will go from 4th to 2nd when flooring it on the freeway. I will try easing into WOT but thats not really a solution. Possibly with more miles it would get better. __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 50,000 miles 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona- Sublime #565 of 1500 2008 Corvette Z51- Jetstream Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition- Girlfriends

12-12-2009, 06:04 PM	#4
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	because when you floor it at 50 or so it may need to downshift 2 or even 3 gears which takes time because it has to go down in order, it can't skip a gear, at least that's how it was explained to me for this auto. Try easing into WOT and it will go down 1 gear and while accelerating in that gear it will drop down to the next gear. You can also get a tune to make shifts faster.

12-12-2009, 11:17 PM	#7
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	when you plan on doing that just use the paddle shifters... __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

12-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#8
08Jetstream_Blue Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	I understand that... but still thats not a solution or reason its not downshifting immediately the way I feel it should __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 50,000 miles 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona- Sublime #565 of 1500 2008 Corvette Z51- Jetstream Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition- Girlfriends

12-12-2009, 11:23 PM	#9
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I do hear what you're saying!!! My old 700R4 in my Trans Am is there RIGHT NOW!!!! I do tend to think it's like the way it is on the new Camaros because GM is giving us the long warranty that they are. This way they can all but guarantee nobody is going to screw 'em up until after it expires. __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

12-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#10
08Jetstream_Blue Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Haha. thats probably the answer! __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 50,000 miles 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona- Sublime #565 of 1500 2008 Corvette Z51- Jetstream Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition- Girlfriends

12-12-2009, 11:32 PM	#12
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	well my moms 87 corvette does the same thing, i dont think there is much you can do, you could try giving it a little gas to get it to down shift and once it does then really step on it. I dont think there is anything wrong if that is what you are worried about __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

12-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#14
cyberbro Drives: Not a Camaro at this time Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,056	I have a feeling it's a gas mileage thing, GM did everything they could to get some decent MPG out of these guys. __________________ Order Status: 2000 8/27/15 3000 9/3/15 2000 9/22/15 (Order changed) 2016 2SS With Auto, NPP, MRC, Nav, Split 5 Spoke Bright Aluminum.

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