Tap shift using the actual shifter??

nyrfan · 01-28-2016, 08:30 AM

Someone mentioned in another post that his dealer told him that not only can you tap shift from the steering wheel but you can also use the actual shiftier but putting it in manual mode and then tapping up and down.

I never seen or heard this before for this car, nor is it in the owners manual, which I would imagine if true it should be (unless it's there and I'm blind). If true this would be great but having never seen this or read this before I'm a bit skeptical (not of the poster but of the info the dealer provided him). Can anyone in fact confirm this is the case?

Thanks!

MiamiBlueCamaro · 01-28-2016, 08:57 AM

Yes, is true!

Jaybird4u · 01-28-2016, 09:00 AM

You're kidding right? What year Camaro are we talking about? I have 2014 auto and I knew nothing about this.

Techn9cian805 · 01-28-2016, 09:05 AM

I'm hoping its true. I wanted to take the car for a test drive when my dealer told me about it to see for myself, but it was a special order, so they wouldn't let me test drive it out of respect for the ordering customer, which is understandable.

But yeah, I haven't heard anything else on the matter either before or after my dealer mentioned it, so now I'm starting to doubt it too lol.

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Yes, is true!

would it be to much to ask for a video showing it in action from you or any others who own an automatic 2016?

MiamiBlueCamaro · 01-28-2016, 09:07 AM

This is what you are looking for?

Techn9cian805 · 01-28-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

This is what you are looking for?

yes.

thanks man.

I figured my dealer would be right, he hasn't steered me wrong yet, which is why I'm doing business again with him. one more reason for people on the fence about getting a manual or auto to side with the auto. im gonna stick with my M6 tho because I'm an old fart trapped in a 25 year old body lol

nyrfan · 01-28-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaybird4u

You're kidding right? What year Camaro are we talking about? I have 2014 auto and I knew nothing about this.

2016

jdasnt3 · 01-28-2016, 09:23 AM

I use it all the time. Just as fun as the paddles, but easier when I am going through lots of turns and want to manually shift.

nyrfan · 01-28-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

This is what you are looking for?

Perfect, thanks all!

Now I'm really excited.

GoodAsGould13 · 01-29-2016, 03:35 AM

Does this have the same shift delay that everyone was talking about with the paddles or is it a little quicker?

RenegadeXR · 01-29-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodAsGould13

Does this have the same shift delay that everyone was talking about with the paddles or is it a little quicker?

I'm not sure what delay you're referring to. Even on the 5th gen, I didn't think there was a big or at least perceivable delay, but maybe I'm not that sensitive. In either case, whether the shifts are done by paddles or the shift knob, it's all going to go to the transmission as an electronic signal. I don't imagine there should be any real difference in responsiveness with either input option.

I'm surprised people didn't realize this feature existed on the automatic. Ever since photos of the automatic were posted during the Camaro reveal, even looking at press photos, it's been sort of obvious that the "D" shifter position has a +/- on the side.

I find cars that have this to be a lot more fun than those with paddles. It feels more natural to use a shifter to… shift gears.

suzook · 01-29-2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodAsGould13

Does this have the same shift delay that everyone was talking about with the paddles or is it a little quicker?

Its the same. Are people expecting the auto to act like a manual? While the manual mode can be fun at times, most times IMO its just a gimmick. Get an auto, leave it in auto.

bybcous · 01-29-2016, 07:57 AM

Ima newb to this whole manually shifting. Is engine braking a bad thing, i mean not hard engine braking but just enough to hear the exhaust sometimes as in coming up on a red light. I still apply the brakes but slow down a little by doing this

Childs Play · 01-29-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

Ima newb to this whole manually shifting. Is engine braking a bad thing, i mean not hard engine braking but just enough to hear the exhaust sometimes as in coming up on a red light. I still apply the brakes but slow down a little by doing this

Why would you engine break with an automatic transmission..? Are you going down a super steep hill?

There's absolutely no reason to do this unless you're doing the aforementioned activity.

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bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Ima newb to this whole manually shifting. Is engine braking a bad thing, i mean not hard engine braking but just enough to hear the exhaust sometimes as in coming up on a red light. I still apply the brakes but slow down a little by doing this __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

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