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Conflict · 05-26-2010, 06:27 PM

you should never shift your automatic manually, even if you are going to have fun by flooring it. Having it in 1st won't change the cars reaction of the line

Ant32894 · 05-26-2010, 06:37 PM

It got up to 75 by the time it shifted to 3rd gear. Having it in drive it would be at around 65 when it shifts into 3rd.

brandotron · 05-26-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant32894

It got up to 75 by the time it shifted to 3rd gear. Having it in drive it would be at around 65 when it shifts into 3rd.

Depends on your throttle position too.

White_Knuckle_Tight · 05-26-2010, 07:41 PM

There's a kid around here with an '01 V6 that drives his auto like a manual constantly. He's gone through 2 engines (on his third) and 2 tranny's (also on his 3rd) Then again, I have NEVER heard him pull out of anywhere without tachin out. He drives with his foot on the floor everywhere he goes.
But still, shiftin 'em manually, isn't good

White_Knuckle_Tight · 05-26-2010, 07:42 PM

Oh and Ant, Revo meant the "SGS" button next to your foglight button. It either says "SGS" or ...something about tracion control....I can't remember what the button says

fbodyrs96 · 05-26-2010, 08:11 PM

mine actually says second gear start, right by the top up/down button below the cig.

helmincamaro · 05-26-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

mine actually says second gear start, right by the top up/down button below the cig.

yeah, most of the older 4th gen's I've seen have it spelled out. My 97 has the SGS toggle switch on the dash. Another thing I've often wondered about was the Odometer on these cars... I've seen some 97's with an analog one but mine's digital..... and ideas?

Ant32894 · 05-26-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by White_Knuckle_Tight

Oh and Ant, Revo meant the "SGS" button next to your foglight button. It either says "SGS" or ...something about tracion control....I can't remember what the button says

Nope don't have one...

Conflict · 05-27-2010, 04:03 AM

Only 98 and up V6s have the traction control as an option

TFord · 05-27-2010, 05:10 AM

you won't outshift the auto tranny off the line. You shouldn't be attempting to launch and shift manually with that transmission unless you have a manual valve body. Leave it in [D] and let the computer do the shifting at WOT

fbodyrs96 · 05-27-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

yeah, most of the older 4th gen's I've seen have it spelled out. My 97 has the SGS toggle switch on the dash. Another thing I've often wondered about was the Odometer on these cars... I've seen some 97's with an analog one but mine's digital..... and ideas?

very early 97's still had the old style odometer, even then its very rare to see one.

djm96z28 · 05-27-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Conflict

you should never shift your automatic manually, even if you are going to have fun by flooring it. Having it in 1st won't change the cars reaction of the line

I've always heard that too. I don't know anything about transmissions, but on the 5th gen automatics, isn't that what the tap shift is for? Are there some inner workings that allow this without any adverse reactions?

05-26-2010, 06:27 PM	#15
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	you should never shift your automatic manually, even if you are going to have fun by flooring it. Having it in 1st won't change the cars reaction of the line __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

05-26-2010, 06:37 PM	#16
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	It got up to 75 by the time it shifted to 3rd gear. Having it in drive it would be at around 65 when it shifts into 3rd. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

05-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#20
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	mine actually says second gear start, right by the top up/down button below the cig. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

05-27-2010, 04:03 AM	#23
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	Only 98 and up V6s have the traction control as an option __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

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05-26-2010, 07:41 PM	#18
White_Knuckle_Tight Drives: 2001 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meally, KY Posts: 286	There's a kid around here with an '01 V6 that drives his auto like a manual constantly. He's gone through 2 engines (on his third) and 2 tranny's (also on his 3rd) Then again, I have NEVER heard him pull out of anywhere without tachin out. He drives with his foot on the floor everywhere he goes. But still, shiftin 'em manually, isn't good

05-26-2010, 07:42 PM	#19
White_Knuckle_Tight Drives: 2001 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meally, KY Posts: 286	Oh and Ant, Revo meant the "SGS" button next to your foglight button. It either says "SGS" or ...something about tracion control....I can't remember what the button says

05-27-2010, 05:10 AM	#24
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	you won't outshift the auto tranny off the line. You shouldn't be attempting to launch and shift manually with that transmission unless you have a manual valve body. Leave it in [D] and let the computer do the shifting at WOT