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Toyaholic · 08-12-2011, 08:28 PM

1st to third when cruising

SATXLS3 · 08-12-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SS>GT

Ive never understood what all the fuss is about. Mine tells me to shift into fourth, but still goes into second without any problems what so ever. dont have a skip shift either... is it only the popup screen you guys are trying to get rid of?

When shifting at low rpm the computer sends a signal to the transmission and it physically pushes the gearshift to the center- neutral position so you can pull it straight back into 4th gear to save fuel. When accelerating harder and shifting at higher rpm's this does not happen.

Jagerday · 08-12-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SS>GT

Ive never understood what all the fuss is about. Mine tells me to shift into fourth, but still goes into second without any problems what so ever. dont have a skip shift either... is it only the popup screen you guys are trying to get rid of?

I'm hoping you bought your car used and it already had one in it. That is what happened to me. To be honest I did not know anything about a skip shift eliminator when I bought the car. I did not even know anything about the stock car forcing me to shift from 1-4. Come to find out the person who owned it before me installed one.

Revo1 · 08-12-2011, 10:03 PM

I start in 2nd as well

5thGenOwner · 08-12-2011, 10:29 PM

It is a 6 speed after all. Autos start from 2nd, & won't ever go into 1st unless you tap it.

I obviously don't have the M6, but if i did...

rolling the least bit, i would start probably start in 2nd most of the time...
dead stop, 1st always... the fun factor!

shadow09 · 08-12-2011, 11:45 PM

At dead stop 1st, if I'm still rolling forward then 2nd

xXSilencerXx · 08-13-2011, 12:05 AM

1st, see no point in starting from 2nd. If I want to save gas I skip to 3rd, 4th is too far and bogs the car horribly.

mikeSS · 08-13-2011, 12:08 AM

you should always start in 1st if at a compete stop. even if the car seems like it can handle it doesn't mean its ok.

mulletman · 08-13-2011, 12:34 AM

Install an automatic and do away with shifting entirely.

Kahdir · 08-13-2011, 02:54 AM

I start in 1st all of the time, I have a skip shift eliminator.

John Deere Boy · 08-13-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

I start in 2nd 50% of the time. Run it up to street speed and shift to 4th.

1st is for fast or slow. 2nd is normal.

First was Low until the advertisers realized a "4-speed" sold more than a "3-speed + Low".

That would apply to a car with a taller rear end or taller first gear. First gear in the camaro is quite short. As stated, second from a dead stop is too hard on the clutch.

Those of you who haven't got the skip shift eliminator, DO IT NOW. No excuse not to. 5 minute install if you don't know what you're doing.

epkmvuoq · 08-13-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SS>GT

Ive never understood what all the fuss is about. Mine tells me to shift into fourth, but still goes into second without any problems what so ever. dont have a skip shift either... is it only the popup screen you guys are trying to get rid of?

When mine lights up you CANNOT shift to second gear I promise you.

PeeBee · 08-13-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LT4Lover

Just wondering what everyone with the manual trans V8 (SS) cars are doing as far as what gear they start off with. I have found that the car has enough torque to start off in second pretty comfortably except in heavier traffic where the speed builds too slowly. I am a little concerned about continuing with starting in second though in terms of the clutch since it does seem to mean the clutch is partially engaged for longer while I get going. Starting in first seems to mean shifting too often though and then you often end up with the skip-shift kicking in which is a pain. Any thoughts?

Skip shift eliminator

Jagerday · 08-15-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mulletman

Install an automatic and do away with shifting entirely.

I read this as..."install a ****** and do away with your penis"

08-12-2011, 08:28 PM	#15
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	1st to third when cruising __________________

08-12-2011, 10:03 PM	#18
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I start in 2nd as well __________________ "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

08-12-2011, 10:29 PM	#19
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	It is a 6 speed after all. Autos start from 2nd, & won't ever go into 1st unless you tap it. I obviously don't have the M6, but if i did... rolling the least bit, i would start probably start in 2nd most of the time... dead stop, 1st always... the fun factor! __________________

08-12-2011, 11:45 PM	#20
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	At dead stop 1st, if I'm still rolling forward then 2nd __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

08-13-2011, 12:05 AM	#21
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	1st, see no point in starting from 2nd. If I want to save gas I skip to 3rd, 4th is too far and bogs the car horribly. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

08-13-2011, 12:08 AM	#22
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	you should always start in 1st if at a compete stop. even if the car seems like it can handle it doesn't mean its ok.

08-13-2011, 12:34 AM	#23
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Install an automatic and do away with shifting entirely.

08-13-2011, 02:54 AM	#24
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	I start in 1st all of the time, I have a skip shift eliminator. __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

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