Skip Shift Eliminator - Page 3

fastball · 04-17-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

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...

He figured that out the moment he tried to back it out of his garage and reverse would not engage lol

CPM · 04-17-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Weege

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.

No worries, Weege. I had watched that before and thought it was a Camaro at first, too.

Cldgin2 · 04-18-2018, 08:29 AM

Like others in this thread, I too had my dealer do it lol

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-18-2018, 08:38 AM

A long, skinny screwdriver does the trick. A lift helps....you sort of have to be right underneath for best results.

Took me about 5 minutes to install and zip-tie the kit from Phastek...but then I realized I didn't take any pictures, so I'll have to get back under there in a couple of weeks.

BrianL · 04-18-2018, 09:46 AM

I also used a long bladed flat screwdriver with wedging my left hand up to the connector to stabilize it. Took me a few tries but I was able to do it in my garage

Curr · 04-18-2018, 12:20 PM

I can't imagine driving this car in a way that you constant end up banging against this. It's a pretty narrow window for engagement, 17-21 MPH if I recall correctly. Also, you can just go into 3rd instead...To each his own.

Lerch98 · 04-18-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

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

I drive this car in town. Haven't had any issues. All the paint is still on the nose of the car.

KLG · 04-26-2018, 10:49 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)?

Did you every get this figured out?

Here is a crappy photo of my connection. The clip at the transmission faces rearward, so it was fairly easy to install the skip-shift eliminator.

avalonandl · 04-26-2018, 11:19 AM

Honestly gents, ladies- I go 1 to 3.....

CPM · 04-26-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KLG

Did you every get this figured out?

Here is a crappy photo of my connection. The clip at the transmission faces rearward, so it was fairly easy to install the skip-shift eliminator.

Nope, I haven't tried again since spending a frustrated hour under there a couple of weeks ago.

Looks like I may just have gotten unlucky with the position of mine.

Thanks for the response and picture.

KLG · 04-26-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CPM

Nope, I haven't tried again since spending a frustrated hour under there a couple of weeks ago.

Looks like I may just have gotten unlucky with the position of mine.

Thanks for the response and picture.

You are welcome.

I wonder...with a mechanic's mirror and using a screwdriver-like tool with a 90 degree bend at the end, you could raise and disconnect that clip? I know it is tight.

Good luck with it.

Johnfin · 10-02-2018, 07:58 AM

1. where did you guys buy your cable. i have a 2018 ss and got my cable from mizzys, didnt fit. most mfgs say they dont have a cable that has been tested with the 2018 tremec.
2. dont know how you guys are getting the dealer to do that. my dealer says its a federal emmisions device and they can do prison time for altering it.

50MileSmile · 10-02-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnfin

2. dont know how you guys are getting the dealer to do that. my dealer says its a federal emmisions device and they can do prison time for altering it.

This is true - a dealer would be in violation of federal law for modifying anything that has to do with emissions controls. The fines are huge, and the EPA doesn’t mess around. I can’t believe any dealer would risk it.

OTOH, this regulation only applies to factory-franchised dealers, so any vehicle owner or independent service tech could install the device.

CamaroVille · 10-02-2018, 11:51 AM

I have a 2018 2SS manufactured in June 2018. Purchased the Muzzys CAGS Skip Shift Eliminator from Amazon.

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

It was a bit tricky to install but used a long screwdriver to remove the factory connector. Actually took longer to jack up the car and get the stands placed than it took to install it. I like the Muzzys because it has a blank connector that plugs back into the transmission. Some don’t have this. I have been driving with it for about a month and have had no issues at all. No codes thrown.

Like has been reported by many, you will still get the Skip Shift DIC message, however it is just not enforced.

04-18-2018, 08:29 AM	#31
Cldgin2 Drives: 2017 1LE SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 621	Like others in this thread, I too had my dealer do it lol __________________ 'If one day the speed kills me, don't cry. Because I was smiling.' - Paul Walker

04-18-2018, 08:38 AM	#32
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	A long, skinny screwdriver does the trick. A lift helps....you sort of have to be right underneath for best results. Took me about 5 minutes to install and zip-tie the kit from Phastek...but then I realized I didn't take any pictures, so I'll have to get back under there in a couple of weeks. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-18-2018, 12:20 PM	#34
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,240	I can't imagine driving this car in a way that you constant end up banging against this. It's a pretty narrow window for engagement, 17-21 MPH if I recall correctly. Also, you can just go into 3rd instead...To each his own. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

04-26-2018, 11:19 AM	#37
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Honestly gents, ladies- I go 1 to 3..... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

04-18-2018, 09:46 AM	#33
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I also used a long bladed flat screwdriver with wedging my left hand up to the connector to stabilize it. Took me a few tries but I was able to do it in my garage

10-02-2018, 07:58 AM	#40
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 175	1. where did you guys buy your cable. i have a 2018 ss and got my cable from mizzys, didnt fit. most mfgs say they dont have a cable that has been tested with the 2018 tremec. 2. dont know how you guys are getting the dealer to do that. my dealer says its a federal emmisions device and they can do prison time for altering it.

10-02-2018, 11:51 AM	#42
CamaroVille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 65	I have a 2018 2SS manufactured in June 2018. Purchased the Muzzys CAGS Skip Shift Eliminator from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was a bit tricky to install but used a long screwdriver to remove the factory connector. Actually took longer to jack up the car and get the stands placed than it took to install it. I like the Muzzys because it has a blank connector that plugs back into the transmission. Some don’t have this. I have been driving with it for about a month and have had no issues at all. No codes thrown. Like has been reported by many, you will still get the Skip Shift DIC message, however it is just not enforced.

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