[Lukemo]

Originally Posted by MovieGuy

The only thing I have noticed is it is difficult to shift from first to second gear smoothly. But I thought that was just me being rusty from not having a manual since 2007.

I have a bit of trouble smooth shifting from 1-2 as well, under moderate acceleration. I'm getting better at it... I just think the gas/clutch modulation is a bit tricky.

However, I haven't noticed anything the OP is describing. If I shift hard into second at 4000 or above, I can easily squeal the tires. Hell, my brother got them to chirp on a 2-3 shift. I'm not sure how he did that... He was driving it pretty hard.

Originally Posted by tmannband

I only have the base model V6 LT. It only offers Touring, Sport and Ice and Snow. I tried turning the traction control off but NO difference. It just bogs after quick shift.

Mine doesn't do this... Traction control OFF completely and the tires will spin like crazy on a hard shift into 2nd gear. The back end kicks out a little bit and the NPP screams bloody murder. There is absolutely no bogging or chugging or lag of any kind. Sounds like maybe the clutch is being released too fast w/o enough throttle? Maybe try to go a little earlier and heavier on the gas pedal?

[ny tdi]

The reason why you are not experiencing M the problem is because the problem only occurs at redline. Since you are shifting at 4000RPM, you never experience the fuel cut off problem. OP, I know EXACTLY what you mean. I have fixed in two ways:

1) Hold the traction control button until you get BOTH yellow warning symbols under the tach.
2 ) You can also just shift slightly before the redline, and you'll be good to go. Doing this will feel very strange at first, but it works every time (and you can keep stabilitrack activated, which is a huge plus).

[ny tdi]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

If you are running the car up to redline then you are hitting the fuel cutoff during the shift and you are losing power so it feels like its stalling. The stock tach is very slow especially in the upper RPM band. Shift a bit earlier and it wont shut off the fuel.

^^^ THIS!

[ny tdi]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

If you are running the car up to redline then you are hitting the fuel cutoff during the shift and you are losing power so it feels like its stalling. The stock tach is very slow especially in the upper RPM band. Shift a bit earlier and it wont shut off the fuel.

^^^ THIS!