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markgws6 · 02-03-2014, 02:50 PM

This along with the driveline "slop" noise is very annoying. But I will say, if I am driving it "normally" in the city, it more than annoying. I wish GM would listen, do research into this, and come up with a solution.

Arodr395 · 02-03-2014, 03:37 PM

I have a 2014 1LE and think I might be having the same issue from 1-2 and maybe 3-4.

69RSSS · 02-03-2014, 04:57 PM

Could the transmission and shifting of the 1LE be giving people trouble because the car is designed to be driven on the track? I'm thinking the transmission may not be as smooth as some people are used to because it is designed to handle more torque???

I haven't driven one myself (but I'm close to taking the plunge) but maybe the engineers did not intend for it to shift as smoothly as a street car. Maybe they expected to see some more force and aggressive revving???

Just a thought.

markgws6 · 02-03-2014, 05:50 PM

Well if you are driving on a track you want smooth engagement not a notchy feel. Granted it's a different tranny than in the standard SS and probably built for abuse. but if 2nd is that way on purpose, we want to know about it! Also I've driven the car on the track and I don't seem to "notice" the problem as much then. But it's not often we shift from 1-2 on the track... I also have a difficult time getting the car in reverse unless I use excessive force. Unless I'm not doing it right which is totally possible but highly unlikely.

markgws6 · 02-03-2014, 06:30 PM

I just drove home and had a notchy feel in 6th gear too. None of my gears "feels smooth" but 1st and R are the worst in my car, followed by 2nd, 6th, and 4th. 3rd and 5th seem to be the "smoothest".

cornerspeed92 · 02-03-2014, 06:46 PM

That's a bummer gentlemen,i have absolutely no issues at all.

Tom13ss · 02-03-2014, 06:49 PM

I also have a 1ss 1le, constantly not allowing my to get into 2nd.... very frustrating

Arodr395 · 02-03-2014, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markgws6

Well if you are driving on a track you want smooth engagement not a notchy feel. Granted it's a different tranny than in the standard SS and probably built for abuse. but if 2nd is that way on purpose, we want to know about it! Also I've driven the car on the track and I don't seem to "notice" the problem as much then. But it's not often we shift from 1-2 on the track... I also have a difficult time getting the car in reverse unless I use excessive force. Unless I'm not doing it right which is totally possible but highly unlikely.

I also sometimes have a hard time getting into reverse..

cornerspeed92 · 02-03-2014, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom13ss

I also have a 1ss 1le, constantly not allowing my to get into 2nd.... very frustrating

Are you dealing with skip shift?

cornerspeed92 · 02-03-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Are you dealing with skip shift?

Wow,had to quote my self,just noticed my post's 1959,thats the year i was born....im **cking old,at least i feel 25

Cleancoupe · 02-03-2014, 08:10 PM

Usually soon as I take the car out, my first shift from 1st to 2nd is pretty rough. I'm at 1800 miles & changed my tranny & rear diff fluid to redline at 1000 miles. It seems only to happen on that first shift then it's fine afterwards so I'm thinking it's the cold tranny that's doing it.

CreeperRS · 02-03-2014, 08:13 PM

2010 2SS/RS had 14,634 miles no issues. My new 2014 2SS/RS 1LE 226 miles no issues so far!

ckaram · 02-03-2014, 09:01 PM

Known issue with the Tremec trans. Notchy, especially when cold. Search in the transmission forum. This is not specific to the 1LE.

If you have a 2SS or the gauge package, you'll want the trans temp somewhere between 180 degree line and the hashmark to it's left. At least that's what I've noticed in mine over the past 3 years. When the trans is at this temp my shifts are buttery smooth. In spring/summer months this is typically after about 20 minutes of driving. I have the factory Hurst short throw.

If you just fire your car up and immediately hammer on it with a fast 1-2 shift, you'll likely get a nibble or crunch going into second. With the unbearable cold weather we've been having, it'll sometimes occur during my first shift to second gear even with low RPM's. Sometimes I skip second gear...

I've never gotten a grind when the car and trans were warmed up. Recommend separate clutch reservoir and Redline ATF.

flyinlow · 02-03-2014, 09:08 PM

Agree with the above, fluids need to get up to temp for things to work right. Watch racing teams warm things up before a race. There's also a reason why there are so many pace laps in a race, tires, fluids, engines need to get up to temp.

02-03-2014, 02:50 PM	#183
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	This along with the driveline "slop" noise is very annoying. But I will say, if I am driving it "normally" in the city, it more than annoying. I wish GM would listen, do research into this, and come up with a solution. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

02-03-2014, 05:50 PM	#186
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Well if you are driving on a track you want smooth engagement not a notchy feel. Granted it's a different tranny than in the standard SS and probably built for abuse. but if 2nd is that way on purpose, we want to know about it! Also I've driven the car on the track and I don't seem to "notice" the problem as much then. But it's not often we shift from 1-2 on the track... I also have a difficult time getting the car in reverse unless I use excessive force. Unless I'm not doing it right which is totally possible but highly unlikely. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

02-03-2014, 06:30 PM	#187
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	I just drove home and had a notchy feel in 6th gear too. None of my gears "feels smooth" but 1st and R are the worst in my car, followed by 2nd, 6th, and 4th. 3rd and 5th seem to be the "smoothest". __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

02-03-2014, 06:46 PM	#188
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	That's a bummer gentlemen,i have absolutely no issues at all. __________________

02-03-2014, 06:49 PM	#189
Tom13ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Plainfield Posts: 63	I also have a 1ss 1le, constantly not allowing my to get into 2nd.... very frustrating __________________

02-03-2014, 03:37 PM	#184
Arodr395 Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 406	I have a 2014 1LE and think I might be having the same issue from 1-2 and maybe 3-4.

02-03-2014, 04:57 PM	#185
69RSSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 59	Could the transmission and shifting of the 1LE be giving people trouble because the car is designed to be driven on the track? I'm thinking the transmission may not be as smooth as some people are used to because it is designed to handle more torque??? I haven't driven one myself (but I'm close to taking the plunge) but maybe the engineers did not intend for it to shift as smoothly as a street car. Maybe they expected to see some more force and aggressive revving??? Just a thought.

02-03-2014, 08:10 PM	#193
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	Usually soon as I take the car out, my first shift from 1st to 2nd is pretty rough. I'm at 1800 miles & changed my tranny & rear diff fluid to redline at 1000 miles. It seems only to happen on that first shift then it's fine afterwards so I'm thinking it's the cold tranny that's doing it.

02-03-2014, 08:13 PM	#194
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	2010 2SS/RS had 14,634 miles no issues. My new 2014 2SS/RS 1LE 226 miles no issues so far!

02-03-2014, 09:01 PM	#195
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Known issue with the Tremec trans. Notchy, especially when cold. Search in the transmission forum. This is not specific to the 1LE. If you have a 2SS or the gauge package, you'll want the trans temp somewhere between 180 degree line and the hashmark to it's left. At least that's what I've noticed in mine over the past 3 years. When the trans is at this temp my shifts are buttery smooth. In spring/summer months this is typically after about 20 minutes of driving. I have the factory Hurst short throw. If you just fire your car up and immediately hammer on it with a fast 1-2 shift, you'll likely get a nibble or crunch going into second. With the unbearable cold weather we've been having, it'll sometimes occur during my first shift to second gear even with low RPM's. Sometimes I skip second gear... I've never gotten a grind when the car and trans were warmed up. Recommend separate clutch reservoir and Redline ATF. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

02-03-2014, 09:08 PM	#196
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	Agree with the above, fluids need to get up to temp for things to work right. Watch racing teams warm things up before a race. There's also a reason why there are so many pace laps in a race, tires, fluids, engines need to get up to temp.