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DkknightX · 07-05-2009, 10:55 PM

One of my concerns while driving is that while the transmission offers an extra gear, I find myself worried that while driving, I might accidentally throw the shifter into reverse while driving. There is no security lifter ring like my Cobalt SS has, but I know there are safeguards built-in somehow. Does the Reverse gear position only make itself available from a complete stop or my other theory is, does the 5th gear position double as the Reverse gear position when at a complete stop? I know the car is safe regardless, but I felt the need to ask anyway. Thanks all!

Wild Bill · 07-06-2009, 07:33 AM

There is a positive reverse lock out while the wheels are turning. At least there was in 2007 Vette. Can you force it? I don't think so, but I don't purport to be an expert.

Riderover40 · 07-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

There is a positive reverse lock out while the wheels are turning. At least there was in 2007 Vette. Can you force it? I don't think so, but I don't purport to be an expert.

I managed to throw my 2000 SS into reverse, there was a gawdawful griding sound but I got of the revs and back inot a fwd gear. I don't think I could have actually got it into R gear. There was never any damage. I had the gearbox in for a recall and the tech said it was in "pristine" condition. I heard the 010 has a lockout, and besides you have to really go hard over and up to find R gear !

garfin · 07-06-2009, 08:01 AM

The 4th Gen cars have a reverse lockout solenoid that prevents the car from being accidentally shifted into reverse while in motion.
I had mine go south on me at one point, and yes, there is an awful grinding noise under those circumstances if you find the wrong gate by mistake!

Best regardSS,

Elie

ItIsWhatItIs · 07-06-2009, 08:08 AM

We need a clarification on this with some correct answers.

IROCanSS · 07-06-2009, 08:12 AM

not possible. the car wont let you unless you REALLY try. The C6 is the same way, in 2+ years, never had an issue.

JDBeck23 · 07-06-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riderover40

I managed to throw my 2000 SS into reverse, there was a gawdawful griding sound but I got of the revs and back inot a fwd gear. I don't think I could have actually got it into R gear. There was never any damage. I had the gearbox in for a recall and the tech said it was in "pristine" condition. I heard the 010 has a lockout, and besides you have to really go hard over and up to find R gear !

Ummmm what recall?

VenomZ302 · 07-06-2009, 08:33 AM

I always thought my brother's shifter in his G35 was interesting. He had to push the shifter down and over in order to shift into reverse. Am I right in assuming that the Camaro's shifter slots are all on one plane (so no pressing down necessary)?

badkarma · 07-06-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomZ302

I always thought my brother's shifter in his G35 was interesting. He had to push the shifter down and over in order to shift into reverse. Am I right in assuming that the Camaro's shifter slots are all on one plane (so no pressing down necessary)?

No pressing down

gtjacket · 07-06-2009, 09:53 AM

When I drove mine off the dealers lot and tried to go to 5th, I accidentally tried to put it in reverse and I heard a click. I knew what that click was and even though I did not fully put it in revese, it could not have been good for the tranny.

DDustiNN · 07-06-2009, 09:53 AM

It is different being "up" but I'd have to imagine that it won't let you do it while you're driving (at least not easily). With all of the other stuff they thought of when designing this car, I'd be willing to bet that this was on the list

Andro · 07-06-2009, 10:00 AM

I've driven foreign, domestic, and european spec. manual trans. vehicles and never once threw it in reverse while driving I really don't think you can it would take alot for it to happen. If your concern about it maybe you shouldn't have a 6 speed car. Just my two cents

Lucky SOB · 07-06-2009, 10:14 AM

you cannot go into reverse unless the car is stopped. i let the car roll to a stop with the shifter in neutral pressing to the right, it did not let it go all the way over until the car was stopped.

The Riz · 07-06-2009, 10:27 AM

I posted about this last week- I was rolling forward at 1-2mph (hadn't come to complete stop) and tried to hit reverse and it forced me into 5th instead. So 5th and reverse are two completely different gears and you can't hit reverse while rolling forward. I haven't tried violently shoving it towards reverse while driving, but under normal circumstances it shouldn't be an issue.

07-05-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
DkknightX Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC Stage 2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Emerson, NJ Posts: 1,347 View My Garage	Reverse Concern in 6-Speed Manual 2SS One of my concerns while driving is that while the transmission offers an extra gear, I find myself worried that while driving, I might accidentally throw the shifter into reverse while driving. There is no security lifter ring like my Cobalt SS has, but I know there are safeguards built-in somehow. Does the Reverse gear position only make itself available from a complete stop or my other theory is, does the 5th gear position double as the Reverse gear position when at a complete stop? I know the car is safe regardless, but I felt the need to ask anyway. Thanks all!

07-06-2009, 07:33 AM	#2
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 522	There is a positive reverse lock out while the wheels are turning. At least there was in 2007 Vette. Can you force it? I don't think so, but I don't purport to be an expert. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878

07-06-2009, 08:01 AM	#4
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	The 4th Gen cars have a reverse lockout solenoid that prevents the car from being accidentally shifted into reverse while in motion. I had mine go south on me at one point, and yes, there is an awful grinding noise under those circumstances if you find the wrong gate by mistake! Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

07-06-2009, 08:33 AM	#8
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	I always thought my brother's shifter in his G35 was interesting. He had to push the shifter down and over in order to shift into reverse. Am I right in assuming that the Camaro's shifter slots are all on one plane (so no pressing down necessary)? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

07-06-2009, 09:53 AM	#10
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	When I drove mine off the dealers lot and tried to go to 5th, I accidentally tried to put it in reverse and I heard a click. I knew what that click was and even though I did not fully put it in revese, it could not have been good for the tranny. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

07-06-2009, 08:08 AM	#5
ItIsWhatItIs Drives: #5 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Coast Posts: 370	We need a clarification on this with some correct answers.

07-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#6
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	not possible. the car wont let you unless you REALLY try. The C6 is the same way, in 2+ years, never had an issue.

07-06-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	It is different being "up" but I'd have to imagine that it won't let you do it while you're driving (at least not easily). With all of the other stuff they thought of when designing this car, I'd be willing to bet that this was on the list

07-06-2009, 10:00 AM	#12
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	I've driven foreign, domestic, and european spec. manual trans. vehicles and never once threw it in reverse while driving I really don't think you can it would take alot for it to happen. If your concern about it maybe you shouldn't have a 6 speed car. Just my two cents __________________

07-06-2009, 10:14 AM	#13
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	you cannot go into reverse unless the car is stopped. i let the car roll to a stop with the shifter in neutral pressing to the right, it did not let it go all the way over until the car was stopped. __________________

07-06-2009, 10:27 AM	#14
The Riz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 51	I posted about this last week- I was rolling forward at 1-2mph (hadn't come to complete stop) and tried to hit reverse and it forced me into 5th instead. So 5th and reverse are two completely different gears and you can't hit reverse while rolling forward. I haven't tried violently shoving it towards reverse while driving, but under normal circumstances it shouldn't be an issue.

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