Skip Shift Eliminator - Page 2

BrianL · 04-12-2018, 10:13 AM

I was able to do mine in my garage with the car up on jack stands. Yes, hard to get that top clip, very tight space up there. But with a long flat blade screw driver I did it. Took me maybe 20 minutes. And I'm 64, so no kid.

Keep at it and watch the videos of installation. I would bet if you could get the car up on a lift it would be a lot easier. And once in, I am a happy camper as I love this transmission/clutch combo.

cmeJATT · 04-12-2018, 10:27 AM

Not sure if you already did it ..

But to unclip it I used a long screw driver .. once it was removed .. I unclipped sensor that’s in front .. remove the trans cooler liner zip tie and was able to get my hand in there .. or like others suggested find someone with small hands ��

CPM · 04-12-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pbm6gto

Turn it a little bit more (RPM's) and it eliminates the skip shift. I bet I've had it pop up 3 times in a year. Not an issue for my driving style.

Yeah, I can usually avoid it, but when it happens it just really steams me. Had it happen to me in stop-and-go traffic the other day and as soon as I got home I ordered the eliminator.

Colormegone · 04-12-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lugs

Long screwdriver

This^

I bought the skip-shift wire kit on Amazon 13.95 shipped
Had my ZL1LE on the lift( which really really helps) one long flat head screw driver, 10 minutes later..done...
Mine still shows the skip-shift in the dash but it shifts to second gear at any rpm, works perfectly and I like that.

nearwater · 04-12-2018, 06:37 PM

Yup, super long screw drivers worked for me also.
Taped the dummy plug onto the screw driver to plug it into the transmission.
A lot of cussing too..
Was lying on the garage floor for about 10-15 min before getting everything done.
Try to be creative with various tools. You’ll be just fine.

mikeyg36 · 04-12-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Childs Play

Nope. Shouldn't be. But I'm sure GM would also figure out a way to screw you out of your warranty at that point. Depends on if you want to possibly void your warranty over a skip shift, or just install that one part. Although... They could probably figure out how to screw you over for that as well if they really wanted to be assholes.

Tuning for any reason will void your warranty. SSE is the better option unless you plan on doing other mods.

CPM · 04-14-2018, 02:28 PM

So does the clip on the white/blue piece face up in everyone else’s car, or am I just unlucky? I can’t figure out how the heck to get to that clip because it’s on the top side of that plug.

CPM · 04-16-2018, 08:04 PM

Bump.

Lerch98 · 04-16-2018, 08:29 PM

More right pedal and this never becomes an issue.

Weege · 04-16-2018, 09:18 PM

No point reviving the old debate over the merits of the skip shift eliminator. Some us of thinks it's a godsend, others a non-issue. More annoying than an expected forced 1-4 shift is literally having the solution in hand but not being able to install it. There are several helpful videos on YouTube. Here's a link and a screenshot from one.
https://youtu.be/tYaV1R841vs

CPM · 04-17-2018, 06:57 AM

See, that guy’s plug has the clip facing downward, which would make things considerably simpler. That’s on an SS, though, not a Camaro. Do your Camaros have the clip facing up (like mine) or down (like this guy’s SS)?

ZED SLED · 04-17-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lerch98

More right pedal and this never becomes an issue.

Do you just ram the car in front of you that's causing this, or go around them in oncoming traffic?

Techn9cian805 · 04-17-2018, 10:45 AM

A long screwdriver is essential. It's not easy, but its doable.

semi-related, i saw someone on instagram who installed the skip shit eliminator with ease, and he was pretty proud of how easily he installed it...

however, he installed the skip shift on the part that controls the reverse lockout solenoid in the rear, which is easey to access lol, not the skip-shift one...

Weege · 04-17-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CPM

See, that guy’s plug has the clip facing downward, which would make things considerably simpler. That’s on an SS, though, not a Camaro. Do your Camaros have the clip facing up (like mine) or down (like this guy’s SS)?

Very sorry, not the first time I thought SS meant Camaro SS. Hope you get the help you need. Can't imagine things come from the factory any differently between Camaros of the same model year with regard to plug/clip configuration.

04-12-2018, 06:37 PM	#19
nearwater Drives: '17 2SS 50th Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southeast Posts: 422	Yup, super long screw drivers worked for me also. Taped the dummy plug onto the screw driver to plug it into the transmission. A lot of cussing too.. Was lying on the garage floor for about 10-15 min before getting everything done. Try to be creative with various tools. You’ll be just fine. __________________ '17 2SS 50th Anniversary \| M6 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| Sunroof \| Black bowtie \| GM dark tail

04-14-2018, 02:28 PM	#21
CPM Drives: Black 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 21	So does the clip on the white/blue piece face up in everyone else’s car, or am I just unlucky? I can’t figure out how the heck to get to that clip because it’s on the top side of that plug. Attached Images

04-16-2018, 09:18 PM	#24
Weege Drives: 2017 2SS convertible M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: May 2013 Location: New England Posts: 180	No point reviving the old debate over the merits of the skip shift eliminator. Some us of thinks it's a godsend, others a non-issue. More annoying than an expected forced 1-4 shift is literally having the solution in hand but not being able to install it. There are several helpful videos on YouTube. Here's a link and a screenshot from one. https://youtu.be/tYaV1R841vs Attached Images __________________ Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food ------ No atmosphere.

04-17-2018, 10:45 AM	#27
Techn9cian805 The BEAST Drives: '16 2SS, '89 Wife Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	A long screwdriver is essential. It's not easy, but its doable. semi-related, i saw someone on instagram who installed the skip shit eliminator with ease, and he was pretty proud of how easily he installed it... however, he installed the skip shift on the part that controls the reverse lockout solenoid in the rear, which is easey to access lol, not the skip-shift one... __________________ Scarlet: 3/3/16: 2SS Red Hot, M6, Instagram: @luis_what_it_is

04-12-2018, 10:13 AM	#15
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I was able to do mine in my garage with the car up on jack stands. Yes, hard to get that top clip, very tight space up there. But with a long flat blade screw driver I did it. Took me maybe 20 minutes. And I'm 64, so no kid. Keep at it and watch the videos of installation. I would bet if you could get the car up on a lift it would be a lot easier. And once in, I am a happy camper as I love this transmission/clutch combo.

04-12-2018, 10:27 AM	#16
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,364	Not sure if you already did it .. But to unclip it I used a long screw driver .. once it was removed .. I unclipped sensor that’s in front .. remove the trans cooler liner zip tie and was able to get my hand in there .. or like others suggested find someone with small hands ��

04-16-2018, 08:04 PM	#22
CPM Drives: Black 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 21	Bump.

04-16-2018, 08:29 PM	#23
Lerch98 Drives: 2017 2SS black on black on black. Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 276	More right pedal and this never becomes an issue.

04-17-2018, 06:57 AM	#25
CPM Drives: Black 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 21	See, that guy’s plug has the clip facing downward, which would make things considerably simpler. That’s on an SS, though, not a Camaro. Do your Camaros have the clip facing up (like mine) or down (like this guy’s SS)?

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