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RMGee · 09-17-2009, 06:41 PM

Simple, where do you guys prefer the shifter to have reverse... left side or right side?

Right for me, sadly v6 has it on the left

jnewberr2ssrs · 09-17-2009, 06:44 PM

i prefer it on the right...

i guess that's because this is my first manual car and it's on the right haha

zebra · 09-17-2009, 06:45 PM

i prefer the right - easier to make sure you ain't in 1st

Xmicro_SS · 09-17-2009, 06:45 PM

I usually like lower right, but the upper right on the M6 is pretty cool. I had a Mini CooperS with it on the left, man did that suck!

TripleB · 09-17-2009, 06:48 PM

VW's have it where you push the stick down or in then to the left and up...always hated that! i used to work at a VW dealership.

i prefer it on the lower right.

RMGee · 09-17-2009, 06:51 PM

Yeah everyone I know prefers it to the right... Dont suppose theres an option to change it is there?

jnewberr2ssrs · 09-17-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RMGee

Yeah everyone I know prefers it to the right... Dont suppose theres an option to change it is there?

From what I hear it's a pretty smart computer in the Camaros that learns and adjusts to how you like to drive right? I imagine if you just take a sharpie and cross out the reverse on the little shift guide in front of the shifter and draw it in on the right side the car will learn right?

hahahahaha jk

Sorry, I couldn't resist...I had to get a laugh in for the day!

RMGee · 09-17-2009, 07:21 PM

Umm this would be my first manual car at least im taking the plunge for it.. haha but I meant like stock option

But ill try your method!

2SSRS/SS396 · 09-17-2009, 07:27 PM

My 69 Camaro and my Cuda are both upper left. It will take me awhile to get used to the upper RIGHT, probably put it in first and try to back up...that won't be good!

RMGee · 09-17-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS/SS396

My 69 Camaro and my Cuda are both upper left. It will take me awhile to get used to the upper RIGHT, probably put it in first and try to back up...that won't be good!

Thats probably a good point. Ive only driven manual a few times... But if this is my first manual then I should really have too much trouble getting used to it...

Cricket912 · 09-17-2009, 08:02 PM

Its no big deal honestly. So before it arrived I found out about it being on the left I flipped out I was so scared I would throw it in reverse instead of first at a stop light. I've been driving manuals off and on since I was sixteen (34) now and reverse always on the right. When you go to reverse its on the far left it will beep and a big R comes up on your info screen. Seriously you'd have a hard time getting it wrong.

RMGee · 09-17-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket912

Its no big deal honestly. So before it arrived I found out about it being on the left I flipped out I was so scared I would throw it in reverse instead of first at a stop light. I've been driving manuals off and on since I was sixteen (34) now and reverse always on the right. When you go to reverse its on the far left it will beep and a big R comes up on your info screen. Seriously you'd have a hard time getting it wrong.

Thanks this info def helped

What about this question, when you let go of the grip and let the stick chill and snap back into neutral, is it below 1st or 3rd?

Cricket912 · 09-17-2009, 08:20 PM

Its way out there to the left. When you bring it down into neutral you just bring it slightly to the right and up for 1st and I mean slightly if not you kill it and then you know your in third.

And just let me tell you how awkward that is as your pulling away from the dealership

You'll be okay every car is different and remember its brand spankin new so the gears are going to be a little rough at first. Hope this puts your mind at ease.

RMGee · 09-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Niceee thats definitely good to know I was really worried about going to far the left when hitting first but if getting in first requires going to the right... no worries : )

09-17-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Reverse: Left or Right Simple, where do you guys prefer the shifter to have reverse... left side or right side? Right for me, sadly v6 has it on the left

09-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i prefer the right - easier to make sure you ain't in 1st __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

09-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I usually like lower right, but the upper right on the M6 is pretty cool. I had a Mini CooperS with it on the left, man did that suck! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

09-17-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	VW's have it where you push the stick down or in then to the left and up...always hated that! i used to work at a VW dealership. i prefer it on the lower right. __________________

09-17-2009, 07:27 PM	#9
2SSRS/SS396 Drives: 69 SS 396 Camaro 2010 VR 2SSRS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 164 View My Garage	Upper left My 69 Camaro and my Cuda are both upper left. It will take me awhile to get used to the upper RIGHT, probably put it in first and try to back up...that won't be good! __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red 6speed manual Built 9/3 SHIPPED 9/8 Arrived @ dealer 9/17 Picked up 9/18! VIN #43607! Other toys: 69 X22 Camaro SS 396 4 speed, 74 'Cuda 512 stroker 6pack 4 speed, 09 Harley Fatbob

09-17-2009, 06:44 PM	#2
jnewberr2ssrs Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 397	i prefer it on the right... i guess that's because this is my first manual car and it's on the right haha

09-17-2009, 06:51 PM	#6
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Yeah everyone I know prefers it to the right... Dont suppose theres an option to change it is there?

09-17-2009, 07:21 PM	#8
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Umm this would be my first manual car at least im taking the plunge for it.. haha but I meant like stock option But ill try your method!

09-17-2009, 08:02 PM	#11
Cricket912 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	Its no big deal honestly. So before it arrived I found out about it being on the left I flipped out I was so scared I would throw it in reverse instead of first at a stop light. I've been driving manuals off and on since I was sixteen (34) now and reverse always on the right. When you go to reverse its on the far left it will beep and a big R comes up on your info screen. Seriously you'd have a hard time getting it wrong. __________________

09-17-2009, 08:20 PM	#13
Cricket912 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	Its way out there to the left. When you bring it down into neutral you just bring it slightly to the right and up for 1st and I mean slightly if not you kill it and then you know your in third. And just let me tell you how awkward that is as your pulling away from the dealership You'll be okay every car is different and remember its brand spankin new so the gears are going to be a little rough at first. Hope this puts your mind at ease. __________________

09-17-2009, 08:44 PM	#14
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Niceee thats definitely good to know I was really worried about going to far the left when hitting first but if getting in first requires going to the right... no worries : )

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