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2010 2-Tone · 11-18-2009, 02:30 PM

I have a problem just about every 3 rd time or so going into 2 nd gear if I am standing on it. I am shifting around 6000rpm. It just don't go in and I hit the limiter. I let off and it goes right in. I don't have a problem at all with 3rd or any other gear. I didn't put the skip shift eliminator on it but I don't get any kind of light on the dash. I have been driving a standard for some time now and know that I am not missing 2nd gear. Any thoughts???

Skyblu · 11-18-2009, 02:43 PM

As far as I know it still is the skip shift, mine doesn't always light up in the DIC only some of the time. Don't know what else it could be.

Scrapppy666 · 11-18-2009, 02:51 PM

if skip shift kicks in at 6k rpm, wouldn't that be some kind of problem? I thought it only activated under casual driving, low rpm shifts

Skyblu · 11-18-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrapppy666

if skip shift kicks in at 6k rpm, wouldn't that be some kind of problem? I thought it only activated under casual driving, low rpm shifts

Your right my bad I missed the part about 6k rpm, sorry.

2010 2-Tone · 11-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Anyone else know anything about this??

ffrcobra_65 · 11-18-2009, 03:19 PM

so is it only happening at 6k + rpm? What about 3k - 5k, goes in ok?

2010 2-Tone · 11-18-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

so is it only happening at 6k + rpm? What about 3k - 5k, goes in ok?

It goes in good at any other time. Only when I am on it all the way.

topgun1 · 11-18-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrapppy666

if skip shift kicks in at 6k rpm, wouldn't that be some kind of problem? I thought it only activated under casual driving, low rpm shifts

uh yeah, what he said. would kinda defeat the purpose of the skip shift for having rpms too low

I haven't had alot these problems guys are talking about but got me a little worried with flooring it, shifting hard, revving too high, launch control issues, etc. since I really haven't gotten on it yet, but I hope that they don't arise when I do start to see what she's got!

tyler20c · 11-18-2009, 04:31 PM

Mine did the exact same thing to me today and I ended up freaking out and grinding the gears. I hate that. Idk what it is this is the first time it has happened.

IROCanSS · 11-18-2009, 04:55 PM

I have had this happen once on the camaro and once on the old C6 I had. Not sure what it is but it scares the hell out of you. I think it is just a poor shift and the gear does not engage. Like I said, it has happened once to me.

topgun1 · 11-18-2009, 06:21 PM

i just hope it doesnt happen at the drag strip at the Camaro fest!

brAnd7onX · 11-18-2009, 06:33 PM

hrm suddenly the automatics with tap shift are looking good??

Brady_SS · 11-18-2009, 07:24 PM

So far, I have experienced or missed going into 2nd under hard acceleration twice. Right now, I am chalking it up to driver error but keeping an eye on it just in case there is some inherent problem. Before getting my car, it had been about 13 years since I owned and regularly drove a vehicle with a manual transmission. With that being said, it is truly like riding a bike, you never really lose the knowledge, or at least I don't think I did.

herkman · 11-18-2009, 07:44 PM

I have the same problem as well and it probably is a poor shift. I never had this problem with my 05 rustang and really believe that once I get my MTI short throw shifter, it will alleviate this.

11-18-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Problem going into 2nd Gear!!! I have a problem just about every 3 rd time or so going into 2 nd gear if I am standing on it. I am shifting around 6000rpm. It just don't go in and I hit the limiter. I let off and it goes right in. I don't have a problem at all with 3rd or any other gear. I didn't put the skip shift eliminator on it but I don't get any kind of light on the dash. I have been driving a standard for some time now and know that I am not missing 2nd gear. Any thoughts???

11-18-2009, 02:51 PM	#3
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	if skip shift kicks in at 6k rpm, wouldn't that be some kind of problem? I thought it only activated under casual driving, low rpm shifts __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

11-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#11
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	i just hope it doesnt happen at the drag strip at the Camaro fest! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

11-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#13
Brady_SS Otis From Mayberry Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS #42033 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 142	So far, I have experienced or missed going into 2nd under hard acceleration twice. Right now, I am chalking it up to driver error but keeping an eye on it just in case there is some inherent problem. Before getting my car, it had been about 13 years since I owned and regularly drove a vehicle with a manual transmission. With that being said, it is truly like riding a bike, you never really lose the knowledge, or at least I don't think I did. __________________ Ordered 2/27/09, Delivered 9/22/09: 2SS/RS, CGM, LS3, 6M, R6P, Black Rally Stripes, Q9J Wheels, Black Int. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. --Larry The Cable Guy

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11-18-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	As far as I know it still is the skip shift, mine doesn't always light up in the DIC only some of the time. Don't know what else it could be.

11-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Anyone else know anything about this??

11-18-2009, 03:19 PM	#6
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	so is it only happening at 6k + rpm? What about 3k - 5k, goes in ok?

11-18-2009, 04:31 PM	#9
tyler20c Drives: Black 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 250	Mine did the exact same thing to me today and I ended up freaking out and grinding the gears. I hate that. Idk what it is this is the first time it has happened.

11-18-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I have had this happen once on the camaro and once on the old C6 I had. Not sure what it is but it scares the hell out of you. I think it is just a poor shift and the gear does not engage. Like I said, it has happened once to me.

11-18-2009, 06:33 PM	#12
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	hrm suddenly the automatics with tap shift are looking good??

11-18-2009, 07:44 PM	#14
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	I have the same problem as well and it probably is a poor shift. I never had this problem with my 05 rustang and really believe that once I get my MTI short throw shifter, it will alleviate this.