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ssmike · 08-28-2010, 08:52 PM

Glad your happy with your trade! Enjoy!

SuperFly03 · 08-28-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

Glad your happy with your trade! Enjoy!

Thank you.

I hope they find a solution for the shifting problems. On the S197's torque limiters seemed to reduce the problem as did a new clutch/flywheel.

Good luck to everyone.

I like the forum so I'm going to hang around... if I get fanboi'ish... call my dumb ass out.

OUTATIME · 08-30-2010, 11:37 AM

Has anyone noticed that their shifts become notchier as the transmission temp climbs to 180 deg? I'll say that some of my smoothest shifts have been right at the middle tick mark between 30 and 180 - which is contrary to what I've heard that this transmission needs to be warmed up to shift correctly. Based on what I've experienced, it's the other way around - I think it needs to stay cooler than it is.

HzMajesty · 09-03-2010, 02:44 AM

I can't shift to 3rd or 4th on high RPM's without that horrible grind...

only solution: shift before 6.5K... which really really really sucks...

SuperFly03 · 09-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HzMajesty

I can't shift to 3rd or 4th on high RPM's without that horrible grind...

only solution: shift before 6.5K... which really really really sucks...

Kind of defeatts the purpose doesn't it? Jacked up shifted won't let you run it to the redline.

HzMajesty · 09-04-2010, 01:53 AM

not sure what else i can do... if i keep grinding... trannys gonna let out sooner or later... no one seems to know why its doing this... rethinking getting 4.10 gears... a new tranny maybe?

CSX4350 · 09-24-2010, 04:28 PM

I have about 700 miles on mine and finally cranked it up a bit yesterday, ground the snot out of second gear. I freaked out so I tried it again and ground it again... I seriously doubt it's me, I have 19 cars of which 15 are manuals, and have been driving them for 40+ years. Decided to do a search on the subject and found this thread. It's pretty sad to have a two week old car and already wondering if I made a huge mistake.

SuperFly03 · 09-24-2010, 05:38 PM

Yeah it is a problem that can't really be solved ... only reduced.

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ssmike · 09-25-2010, 11:40 AM

Mine's going in Oct 4th for another look see! This will be the 3rd time in, we'll see if they find anything!

CSX4350 · 10-29-2010, 06:32 PM

Took mine in for the grinding and they found lots of internal damage to the tranny, replaced synchros and such, just got the car back yesterday (complete with serious damage to the hood!). Has anyone who got theirs "repaired" actually had the problem go away?

Two other interesting things, the first thing the dealer did was check the programming for an aftermarket tune. The second thing was require the short shifter be removed.

Notneb · 10-29-2010, 07:02 PM

What kind of short shifter do you have? Makes me wonder about these tranny's, my car has 1400miles on it and it's already had a new tranny put in at 700 miles, due to excessive noise/rattle... I have a MGW shifter on it now, the reason I ask what type you have, is because some short shifters don't replace the entire shift mechanism, unlike the MGW, so I don't see why the dealer would have a problem with any shifter that didn't...like the hurst. Did he give you a reason why he wanted the short shifter removed? My dealer said it doesn't void the warranty :S

CSX4350 · 10-29-2010, 11:40 PM

Shifter is/was a Barton, which is a full replacement shifter. The dealer said the GM rep required the stock shifter be on the car prior to them working on it.

The first (local) dealer I took it to refused to work on it because they claimed the Flowmaster cat-back voided the warranty. It seems some dealers are going WAY out of their way to not fix cars. I ended up taking it back to the selling dealer 75+ miles away. Now I just hope they fix the damage they did to the hood.

jomo45 · 11-18-2010, 11:06 AM

Just an update since starting this thread; Per dealer incouragement, I continued to drive as the grinding became progressively worse, keep in mind I was taking my frustration out on it as well..

Finally refused to engage second a week ago, 5k miles. GM originally reccomended repair, 2nd gear, synchros, main shaft, and various other parts. When parts were unavailable, they sent replacement tranny. Just got it back yesterday, taking it easy on it for awhile, but so far so good.

ssmike · 11-18-2010, 12:07 PM

Glad to hear they took care of you! Sucks that they make us drive it till it breaks before doing anything about it! Oh well, alls well that ends well! Let us know how the new one is after driving it a while!

09-03-2010, 02:44 AM	#74
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	I can't shift to 3rd or 4th on high RPM's without that horrible grind... only solution: shift before 6.5K... which really really really sucks... __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

09-04-2010, 01:53 AM	#76
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	not sure what else i can do... if i keep grinding... trannys gonna let out sooner or later... no one seems to know why its doing this... rethinking getting 4.10 gears... a new tranny maybe? __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

09-24-2010, 04:28 PM	#77
CSX4350 Drives: WAY too many to list Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10	I have about 700 miles on mine and finally cranked it up a bit yesterday, ground the snot out of second gear. I freaked out so I tried it again and ground it again... I seriously doubt it's me, I have 19 cars of which 15 are manuals, and have been driving them for 40+ years. Decided to do a search on the subject and found this thread. It's pretty sad to have a two week old car and already wondering if I made a huge mistake. __________________ John 2014 ZL1 Black M6 1969 Camaro ZZ502/T56 Cortez Silver W/Black Stripes Too many others to list

09-24-2010, 05:38 PM	#78
SuperFly03 Drives: 2010 Kona Blue GT500 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 540	Yeah it is a problem that can't really be solved ... only reduced. Sent using my Droid Incredible via tapatalk __________________ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT [TEXAS] You've been Thread Jacked by SF03! Current Car: 2010 Kona Blue Shelby GT500 M6 Previous Car: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Two Back: 2007 Black Shelby GT500 M6

10-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#80
CSX4350 Drives: WAY too many to list Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10	Took mine in for the grinding and they found lots of internal damage to the tranny, replaced synchros and such, just got the car back yesterday (complete with serious damage to the hood!). Has anyone who got theirs "repaired" actually had the problem go away? Two other interesting things, the first thing the dealer did was check the programming for an aftermarket tune. The second thing was require the short shifter be removed. __________________ John 2014 ZL1 Black M6 1969 Camaro ZZ502/T56 Cortez Silver W/Black Stripes Too many others to list

08-28-2010, 08:52 PM	#71
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Glad your happy with your trade! Enjoy!

08-30-2010, 11:37 AM	#73
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 633	Has anyone noticed that their shifts become notchier as the transmission temp climbs to 180 deg? I'll say that some of my smoothest shifts have been right at the middle tick mark between 30 and 180 - which is contrary to what I've heard that this transmission needs to be warmed up to shift correctly. Based on what I've experienced, it's the other way around - I think it needs to stay cooler than it is.

09-25-2010, 11:40 AM	#79
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Mine's going in Oct 4th for another look see! This will be the 3rd time in, we'll see if they find anything!

10-29-2010, 07:02 PM	#81
Notneb Drives: 2006 Dodge Viper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 133 View My Garage	What kind of short shifter do you have? Makes me wonder about these tranny's, my car has 1400miles on it and it's already had a new tranny put in at 700 miles, due to excessive noise/rattle... I have a MGW shifter on it now, the reason I ask what type you have, is because some short shifters don't replace the entire shift mechanism, unlike the MGW, so I don't see why the dealer would have a problem with any shifter that didn't...like the hurst. Did he give you a reason why he wanted the short shifter removed? My dealer said it doesn't void the warranty :S

10-29-2010, 11:40 PM	#82
CSX4350 Drives: WAY too many to list Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10	Shifter is/was a Barton, which is a full replacement shifter. The dealer said the GM rep required the stock shifter be on the car prior to them working on it. The first (local) dealer I took it to refused to work on it because they claimed the Flowmaster cat-back voided the warranty. It seems some dealers are going WAY out of their way to not fix cars. I ended up taking it back to the selling dealer 75+ miles away. Now I just hope they fix the damage they did to the hood.

11-18-2010, 11:06 AM	#83
jomo45 Drives: 2010 SS/RS Silver Ice Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW MO Posts: 70 View My Garage	Just an update since starting this thread; Per dealer incouragement, I continued to drive as the grinding became progressively worse, keep in mind I was taking my frustration out on it as well.. Finally refused to engage second a week ago, 5k miles. GM originally reccomended repair, 2nd gear, synchros, main shaft, and various other parts. When parts were unavailable, they sent replacement tranny. Just got it back yesterday, taking it easy on it for awhile, but so far so good.

11-18-2010, 12:07 PM	#84
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Glad to hear they took care of you! Sucks that they make us drive it till it breaks before doing anything about it! Oh well, alls well that ends well! Let us know how the new one is after driving it a while!

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