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*CamaroSpike23* · 03-15-2009, 03:06 PM

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*DGthe3* · 03-15-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberfan

I have it in my 02 Trans Am Firehawk. I didn't buy anything to eliminate it, but you just learn to keep it in the lower gear longer until the skip feature is no longer activated. I am so used to doing this that I never think about it, although it seems to me that by doing this, maybe I am using more gas keeping it in first longer. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the feature (to save gas)?

Skipshift serves 2 purposes:

1) It helps raise the rated fuel economy
2) It encourages drivers to be a little more aggressive.

NewCar · 03-26-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberfan

I have it in my 02 Trans Am Firehawk. I didn't buy anything to eliminate it, but you just learn to keep it in the lower gear longer until the skip feature is no longer activated. I am so used to doing this that I never think about it, although it seems to me that by doing this, maybe I am using more gas keeping it in first longer. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the feature (to save gas)?

Yeah, I don't see the point of HOW it saves gas. There's not much reason to shift before 2000rpm but I guess I can remember shifting between first and second in traffic jams at no more than that. Cars already prevent you from shifting into first above a few mph and it should stop you from putting it into reverse when moving forward, but you just grind your gears then if your not 100% stopped. I still don't get the logic behind 1st to 4th. It might prevent you from Choking going into 2nd too quick. But in that case, going into 4th at low rev would choke more. How is that more efficient? I need a bit more science. There's people here capable of providing that.

NewCar · 03-26-2009, 12:46 AM

well, in that case, you're gonna need a skip-shift-eliminator-eliminator-eliminator. You know, to eliminate the eliminator-eliminator, unless you eliminate that too.

nfamous209 · 03-26-2009, 12:48 AM

i rarely see the skipshift on my 02 z28. i encounter it every once in a great while. its not bad. but either a skip shift eliminator can get rid of it or dyno tuning.

Top Thrill · 03-27-2009, 09:18 PM

Is this on the M6 for the SS and the one used in the V6 cars or just the SS cars?

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-27-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Thrill

Is this on the M6 for the SS and the one used in the V6 cars or just the SS cars?

IIRC its on both M6's

tony19118 · 03-30-2009, 12:17 AM

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hahaha ive just been rick rolled! lol
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zebra · 03-30-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Thrill

Is this on the M6 for the SS and the one used in the V6 cars or just the SS cars?

just the SS

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

IIRC its on both M6's

from the Getting to Know your 2010 Camaro publication

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION

The 6-speed manual transmission (V8) includes a 1-to-4 shift feature that helps achieve the best possible fuel economy.

camaro5 · 03-30-2009, 02:38 AM

The V6 does not have enough low-end torque for CAGS.

Mormegil · 03-30-2009, 02:48 AM

So would it be safe to assume that the Hurst short-throw shift kit doesn't eliminate the "skip-shift?"

zebra · 03-30-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mormegil

So would it be safe to assume that the Hurst short-throw shift kit doesn't eliminate the "skip-shift?"

pretty safe... but a 20¢ resistor will

Mormegil · 03-30-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

pretty safe

Thanks! And damn...

bri9 · 03-30-2009, 10:05 AM

For the Corvette they are $20. On the Corvette you can disable for free by just unplugging the connector on the transmission but the $20 plug assembly keeps the connections clean in case you plan on plugging it in later.

03-26-2009, 12:46 AM	#46
NewCar Drives: hand me down pickup Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 46	well, in that case, you're gonna need a skip-shift-eliminator-eliminator-eliminator. You know, to eliminate the eliminator-eliminator, unless you eliminate that too. Last edited by NewCar; 03-26-2009 at 01:30 AM.

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03-26-2009, 12:48 AM	#47
nfamous209 Drives: 2002 Camaro z28 Join Date: May 2008 Location: patterson, ca Posts: 413	i rarely see the skipshift on my 02 z28. i encounter it every once in a great while. its not bad. but either a skip shift eliminator can get rid of it or dyno tuning.

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bri9 Drives: 2010 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	For the Corvette they are $20. On the Corvette you can disable for free by just unplugging the connector on the transmission but the $20 plug assembly keeps the connections clean in case you plan on plugging it in later.