Skip shift eliminator installed

dorifto65 · 07-26-2016, 05:23 PM

I installed a skip shift eliminator a few days ago. about 15 minutes to install and it works perfectly. It took longer to get my car on jack stands than actually install the unit.

the first pic shows what comes in the package.

The second pic shows the screwdriver I used to disengage the latch on the connector. The skip shift solenoid is located on the driver side of the transmission near the top. There isn't much room but the install is very easy.

The third pic shows everything installed. Looks stock.

GAbobcat2ss · 07-26-2016, 06:57 PM

Thanks for sharing and including the detailed pics. Especially on the clip location. I have the exact same skip shift eliminator. Just haven't installed it yet since my Rhino ramps wont clear. On my list of things to get done.

USRobo · 07-26-2016, 07:50 PM

Where did you buy it?

archer1965 · 07-26-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by USRobo

Where did you buy it?

amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

fastball · 07-26-2016, 08:57 PM

We should all thank the engineers who came up with this design (been around for 20 years on various domestic 6 speed manuals). Helps stay clear of the gas guzzler tax when new but is cheaply and easily defeated once purchased.

BrianL · 07-27-2016, 08:11 AM

I used the same amazon kit the week after I bought the car. Getting the stock clip off was easy with a long flat blade screw driver. Getting the CAGS eliminator top clip lined up & reinstalled into the transmission was a pain in the ass for me. Car on ramps in the garage with me flat on my back, there just isn't much room to get it back in. I could only get my fingertips to it &/or a screwdriver due to the transmission tunnel clearance. Took me maybe 15 minutes on just that part, but it did eventually go in, & I'm happy I did this cheap mod.

hotlap · 07-27-2016, 08:41 AM

Accelerate harder in first and it won't skip shift. I daily drove a manual 04 GTO 10.5 years and a 13 ZL1 as a toy for two. Neither, ever, skip shifted

fastball · 07-27-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

Accelerate harder in first and it won't skip shift. I daily drove a manual 04 GTO 10.5 years and a 13 ZL1 as a toy for two. Neither, ever, skip shifted

I know, but no one should have to adapt or change their diving style or feel because of it. Part of the reason people buy a stick is they each have personal driving styles.

hotlap · 07-27-2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

I know, but no one should have to adapt or change their diving style or feel because of it. Part of the reason people buy a stick is they each have personal driving styles.

Fair enough point but I didn't adapt as normal driving style was enough. What it the rpm point you have to exceed? 2000 rpm?

I'll add that when I'm tired, I often drive starting in 2nd with shift to 4th

ender2664 · 07-27-2016, 09:32 AM

When I first got my car I hit skip shift a very annoying amount of time but once I had it for a couple months that number was greatly reduced and now I don't even notice it is there.

dorifto65 · 07-27-2016, 10:24 AM

Accelerating harder or leaving the transmission in first gear past 2000rpm is a waste of gas. Why not adapt the car to the driver for $15 and 15 minutes.

SkipNWis · 07-27-2016, 01:23 PM

I brought my skipshift with me when I picked up my car handed it to the sales person and said while I'm signing paperwork go have this put on for me <<< No charge

1sspat · 07-27-2016, 03:40 PM

Ordered! Thanks all

iPODFAN11 · 07-27-2016, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorifto65

Accelerating harder or leaving the transmission in first gear past 2000rpm is a waste of gas. Why not adapt the car to the driver for $15 and 15 minutes.

The more time you spend accelerating to speed the more gas consumed. The faster you can get to your cruising speed, the better.

07-26-2016, 05:23 PM	#1
dorifto65 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 90 View My Garage	Skip shift eliminator installed I installed a skip shift eliminator a few days ago. about 15 minutes to install and it works perfectly. It took longer to get my car on jack stands than actually install the unit. the first pic shows what comes in the package. The second pic shows the screwdriver I used to disengage the latch on the connector. The skip shift solenoid is located on the driver side of the transmission near the top. There isn't much room but the install is very easy. The third pic shows everything installed. Looks stock. Attached Images __________________

07-27-2016, 08:41 AM	#7
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	Accelerate harder in first and it won't skip shift. I daily drove a manual 04 GTO 10.5 years and a 13 ZL1 as a toy for two. Neither, ever, skip shifted __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

07-27-2016, 10:24 AM	#11
dorifto65 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 90 View My Garage	Accelerating harder or leaving the transmission in first gear past 2000rpm is a waste of gas. Why not adapt the car to the driver for $15 and 15 minutes. __________________

07-27-2016, 01:23 PM	#12
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	I brought my skipshift with me when I picked up my car handed it to the sales person and said while I'm signing paperwork go have this put on for me <<< No charge __________________ SnoWhite

07-27-2016, 03:40 PM	#13
1sspat Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2016 2SS, 6SP, NPP, MRC, NAV Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 412 View My Garage	Ordered! Thanks all __________________

07-26-2016, 06:57 PM	#2
GAbobcat2ss Drives: 2SS - Nightfall Grey 6m, npp, nav Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 23	Thanks for sharing and including the detailed pics. Especially on the clip location. I have the exact same skip shift eliminator. Just haven't installed it yet since my Rhino ramps wont clear. On my list of things to get done.

07-26-2016, 07:50 PM	#3
USRobo Drives: 2004 Corvette / 2017 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 142	Where did you buy it?

07-26-2016, 08:57 PM	#5
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	We should all thank the engineers who came up with this design (been around for 20 years on various domestic 6 speed manuals). Helps stay clear of the gas guzzler tax when new but is cheaply and easily defeated once purchased.

07-27-2016, 08:11 AM	#6
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I used the same amazon kit the week after I bought the car. Getting the stock clip off was easy with a long flat blade screw driver. Getting the CAGS eliminator top clip lined up & reinstalled into the transmission was a pain in the ass for me. Car on ramps in the garage with me flat on my back, there just isn't much room to get it back in. I could only get my fingertips to it &/or a screwdriver due to the transmission tunnel clearance. Took me maybe 15 minutes on just that part, but it did eventually go in, & I'm happy I did this cheap mod.

07-27-2016, 09:32 AM	#10
ender2664 Account Suspended Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 2,353	When I first got my car I hit skip shift a very annoying amount of time but once I had it for a couple months that number was greatly reduced and now I don't even notice it is there.

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