Question for manual transmission 6th. gen Camaro owners - Page 2

Mountain · 02-07-2019, 10:19 AM

I drive around skip shift for some time. I lived with it in my old Mustang for a little, too, and than unplugged it (no CEL in that setup). However, the way I drive, sometimes I like to short-shift a turn so I don’t have to worry about shifting after a turn/need to within a turn - both safety and autox habit. So, I elected to get the DIY eliminator.

ctrlz · 02-07-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

The stock tune disables skip-shift above 19 mph.

I adjusted my driving style to take advantage of the 19 mph cutoff. Frankly, that is not a hard adjustment to make.
For the times skip shift does kick in (traffic, mainly), I have also trained myself to go to 3rd instead of 4th. Also not a hard adjustment to make.
Every manual has its quirks.

HighIron · 02-07-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroChriSS

I absolutely needed it on my 4th gen it was so intrusive, but on my 6th gen I've found, even with the message displayed, it rarely actually forces me to shift into 4th.

My take on it mirrors yours 100 percent.

Plus, I had a 4th gen as well, but was able to defeat the "feature" when I had my PCM reprogrammed.

ZED SLED · 02-07-2019, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

If skip shift is a problem.... you're driving like a granny. Get on it!

Just how hard should I smash into the back of that Prius in front of me going 17 mph?

Bobkd · 02-07-2019, 11:15 AM

For $23 it's a no brainer. I don't have to adjust my shifting style or get caught off guard by a gimmick that helps GM avoid a gas guzzler tax.

rayhawk · 02-07-2019, 11:24 AM

Definitely worth the trouble to install it. It drove me crazy in traffic, especially when you just shift into fourth, then have to slow back down a bit and immediately have to downshift. You can also wait 3 or 4 seconds and it will let you go to second, but I also found that pretty annoying.

Camaro_QC · 02-07-2019, 12:40 PM

Maybe I'm just not aware but I never had any issues with this. Maybe cause my car doesn't have it... But in traffic or hard acceleration, never had an issue going in 4th instead of 2nd.

Bad Anvil Garage · 02-07-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Just how hard should I smash into the back of that Prius in front of me going 17 mph?

As hard as you can.

VinnAY · 02-07-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

If skip shift is a problem.... you're driving like a granny. Get on it!

Unfort this is the one true answer to the SS problem.

kropscamaro16 · 02-07-2019, 01:54 PM

haaaaaated it got it removed when i got my tune

GTSLOW · 02-07-2019, 01:58 PM

I bought a Muzzy's unit off Amazon and it throws the CEL after two skipped shift dash illuminations. I've connected and reconnected it twice with no fix. Gonna have to try another brand I suppose. Never had this kind of issue with my past cars (00SS, 02TA, 05GTO).

CamaroVille · 02-07-2019, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTSLOW

I bought a Muzzy's unit off Amazon and it throws the CEL after two skipped shift dash illuminations. I've connected and reconnected it twice with no fix. Gonna have to try another brand I suppose. Never had this kind of issue with my past cars (00SS, 02TA, 05GTO).

Very strange.... I purchased the Mussy's on Amazon as well and have not had any problems, like CEL, at all. Works perfectly. Perhaps you got a defective unit?

camaroJD · 02-07-2019, 04:33 PM

I have one from Gen5DIY. It was a bitch to install (almost impossible). It's necessary in my opinion.

SteveV · 02-07-2019, 06:03 PM

I got one for $20 from Summit Racing when I bought my Green Filter. I think it is an SLP, don't remember. I only know it was a little more than 20, but I had a discount code.

Anyway, the forced shift thing used to ONLY bite me when taking my Son to school. I refuse to speed in a school zone. So, I bought the eliminator. No CEL. Works great.

View Poll Results: Choice of skip shifting elimination
I don't need an eliminator, just adjusted my driving	56	64.37%
Yes I use an skip shift eliminator	27	31.03%
I use Muzzy's	3	3.45%
I use Michigan Motor sports	1	1.15%
I use Phastek skip shift eliminator	5	5.75%
I use Casper eliminator	0	0%
I use another brand (mention which in comments)	6	6.90%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2019, 11:15 AM	#19
Bobkd Drives: 2018 1ss, 2021 silverado HD Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: wny Posts: 68	For $23 it's a no brainer. I don't have to adjust my shifting style or get caught off guard by a gimmick that helps GM avoid a gas guzzler tax. Last edited by Bobkd; 02-07-2019 at 11:47 AM.

02-07-2019, 11:24 AM	#20
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	Definitely worth the trouble to install it. It drove me crazy in traffic, especially when you just shift into fourth, then have to slow back down a bit and immediately have to downshift. You can also wait 3 or 4 seconds and it will let you go to second, but I also found that pretty annoying. __________________

02-07-2019, 12:40 PM	#21
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,656	Maybe I'm just not aware but I never had any issues with this. Maybe cause my car doesn't have it... But in traffic or hard acceleration, never had an issue going in 4th instead of 2nd. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

02-07-2019, 01:54 PM	#24
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	haaaaaated it got it removed when i got my tune __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-07-2019, 10:19 AM	#15
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	I drive around skip shift for some time. I lived with it in my old Mustang for a little, too, and than unplugged it (no CEL in that setup). However, the way I drive, sometimes I like to short-shift a turn so I don’t have to worry about shifting after a turn/need to within a turn - both safety and autox habit. So, I elected to get the DIY eliminator.

02-07-2019, 01:58 PM	#25
GTSLOW Daily Driven 1LE Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 293	I bought a Muzzy's unit off Amazon and it throws the CEL after two skipped shift dash illuminations. I've connected and reconnected it twice with no fix. Gonna have to try another brand I suppose. Never had this kind of issue with my past cars (00SS, 02TA, 05GTO). __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE

02-07-2019, 04:33 PM	#27
camaroJD Drives: 2019 Satin Steel 1SS 1LE w/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	I have one from Gen5DIY. It was a bitch to install (almost impossible). It's necessary in my opinion.

02-07-2019, 06:03 PM	#28
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	I got one for $20 from Summit Racing when I bought my Green Filter. I think it is an SLP, don't remember. I only know it was a little more than 20, but I had a discount code. Anyway, the forced shift thing used to ONLY bite me when taking my Son to school. I refuse to speed in a school zone. So, I bought the eliminator. No CEL. Works great. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

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