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Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

Has anyone installed the skip shift eliminator? Will it void the warranty?

http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...ator-8001.html

Sorry it took me so long to come across your thread but it looks like all your questions were answered. We actually sell these the several Chevy dealers. Thanks for your order by the way.

nomadicdogg · 03-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Dealer put mine in and I friggin LOVE it. no more stupid skip shift.... Ill put it in what ever gear I want thankyou.
def worth it!

Pollock · 03-29-2011, 06:12 PM

I ordered one this afternoon. Hope to put it in soon.

SSLarry · 03-29-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SSAINT

In my opinion, it's useless, I always just naturally accelerate past the RPM and speed threshold and it very rarely activates. Had it on my '04 Vette and didnt have a problem with it then either.

What if you don't want to accelerate fast at that moment. For $12, I'd rather be in control.

SSAINT · 03-29-2011, 06:23 PM

In my opinion, it's useless, I always just naturally accelerate past the RPM and speed threshold and it very rarely activates. Had it on my '04 Vette and didnt have a problem with it then either. I would say try the car out for a little while and if it's a problem for you, then order it.

SSAINT · 03-29-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

What if you don't want to accelerate fast at that moment. For $12, I'd rather be in control.

You really don't accelerate that fast to avoid it, like I said, just my opinion. What ever works for ya.

nomadicdogg · 03-29-2011, 08:14 PM

not an issue until you start to shift and it kicks in and then your now lugging the hell out of your motor....
nor should have to speed up to avoid it.
for 15 bucks, problem solved. win win

MS3DALE · 03-29-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pollock

Has anyone installed the skip shift eliminator? Will it void the warranty?

http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...ator-8001.html

I ordered mine from Apex,I installed it while I was PDI'ing the car.

Forearms · 03-29-2011, 09:00 PM

I have one sitting in the garage waiting for the car to be delivered!

LimaCharlie · 03-29-2011, 11:23 PM

It's a nice, simple mod. Took me about 5 mins. to install on a car lift. No more stubborn computer forcing you to shift into 4th from 1st.

Bama 2SS/RS · 03-29-2011, 11:26 PM

Just my $0.02

I have installed the Apex skip-shift eliminator on my 2SS and I love it. Sure I can just ride 1st gear out a little longer if the skip-shift pops up, but I figure I should be able to shift to 2nd whenever the hell I want to, so to me, it's well worth the money.

It's easy to install, as long as you can get your car high enough to get underneath it. I installed it in my garage with a jack and 4 jack stands. Just find the right solenoid, unplug it, plug the cable into the eliminator, and plug the other end of the eliminator into the transmission solenoid.

A word of caution, make sure you allow enough time for everything to cool down. I was surprised that my exhaust could have cooled down to ambient temperature, and then still burn the crap out of my arm on the side of the transmission where it was still cooking. I guess an empty metal tube just cools down faster than a metal transmission filled with oil. Who knew? (sarcasm)

I figure the skip-shift eliminator may not be exactly necessary, but I don't want the computer to lock me out of any gear (except reverse when I'm moving forward), ever. Just the one or two occasional times I got skip-shifted before I bought the eliminator was enough to aggravate the snot out of me.

alterbrett · 03-30-2011, 12:09 AM

Just placed my order. I had been thinking about one for a while. I was pulling into traffic onetime and forgot about the skip shift and after fumbling with the shifter for a few seconds I finally got it in gear. The people in traffic were probably wondering what the heck was going on. After reliving that in my memory all day I placed my order.

Pollock · 03-30-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alterbrett

Just placed my order. I had been thinking about one for a while. I was pulling into traffic onetime and forgot about the skip shift and after fumbling with the shifter for a few seconds I finally got it in gear. The people in traffic were probably wondering what the heck was going on. After reliving that in my memory all day I placed my order.

That same thing happened to me.

Apex Motorsports · 03-30-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alterbrett

Just placed my order. I had been thinking about one for a while. I was pulling into traffic onetime and forgot about the skip shift and after fumbling with the shifter for a few seconds I finally got it in gear. The people in traffic were probably wondering what the heck was going on. After reliving that in my memory all day I placed my order.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pollock

That same thing happened to me.

I hear these kind of stories pretty regularly from customers buying Skip Shift Eliminators. Thanks for your orders.

03-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#23
Forearms Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM/IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 179	I have one sitting in the garage waiting for the car to be delivered! __________________ The wait is over!!! 03/10/2011 - (1100) : 03/10/2011 - (1102) : 03/15/2011 - (2000) 03/15/2011 - (2500) : 03/15/2011 - (3000) : 03/19/2011 - (3100) 03/19/2011 - (3300) - TPW 3/28/11 03/22/2011 - (3300) : 03/22/2011 - (3100) : 03/22/2011 - (3100) - Hiccup... 03/24/2011 - (3400) : 03/30/2011 - (3800) - She's alive!!! 03/30/2011 - (4000) : 03/30/2011 - (4150) : 03/31/2011 - (4B00) 04/02/2011 - (4200) - Dealer says ETA of 4/15!!! 04/12/2011 - (4B00) 04/12/2011 - (4800) - Unloaded from the train!!! 04/12/2011 - TOOK DELIVERY - THAT WAS FAST!!!

03-29-2011, 11:23 PM	#24
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	It's a nice, simple mod. Took me about 5 mins. to install on a car lift. No more stubborn computer forcing you to shift into 4th from 1st. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

03-30-2011, 12:09 AM	#26
alterbrett Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 25 View My Garage	Just placed my order. I had been thinking about one for a while. I was pulling into traffic onetime and forgot about the skip shift and after fumbling with the shifter for a few seconds I finally got it in gear. The people in traffic were probably wondering what the heck was going on. After reliving that in my memory all day I placed my order. __________________ 2009 = BEST YEAR EVER WHY? TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS RETURN... CREED & CAMARO

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SSAINT Drives: "11 2SS/RS VR vert BG/BG SW stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 385	In my opinion, it's useless, I always just naturally accelerate past the RPM and speed threshold and it very rarely activates. Had it on my '04 Vette and didnt have a problem with it then either. I would say try the car out for a little while and if it's a problem for you, then order it.

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nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	not an issue until you start to shift and it kicks in and then your now lugging the hell out of your motor.... nor should have to speed up to avoid it. for 15 bucks, problem solved. win win

03-29-2011, 11:26 PM	#25
Bama 2SS/RS Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 175	Just my $0.02 I have installed the Apex skip-shift eliminator on my 2SS and I love it. Sure I can just ride 1st gear out a little longer if the skip-shift pops up, but I figure I should be able to shift to 2nd whenever the hell I want to, so to me, it's well worth the money. It's easy to install, as long as you can get your car high enough to get underneath it. I installed it in my garage with a jack and 4 jack stands. Just find the right solenoid, unplug it, plug the cable into the eliminator, and plug the other end of the eliminator into the transmission solenoid. A word of caution, make sure you allow enough time for everything to cool down. I was surprised that my exhaust could have cooled down to ambient temperature, and then still burn the crap out of my arm on the side of the transmission where it was still cooking. I guess an empty metal tube just cools down faster than a metal transmission filled with oil. Who knew? (sarcasm) I figure the skip-shift eliminator may not be exactly necessary, but I don't want the computer to lock me out of any gear (except reverse when I'm moving forward), ever. Just the one or two occasional times I got skip-shifted before I bought the eliminator was enough to aggravate the snot out of me.