Question for manual transmission 6th. gen Camaro owners

Bosse'sBoss · 02-07-2019, 07:57 AM

Hi Guys,

I just came back to the Camaro pack, traded my automatic transmission '14 Corvette Stingray Z51 for an awsome looking dark gray '16 Camaro SS, couldn't resist of going back to the shifter. The only thing that I find bothering is the skip shift. I read on the forum that some of you are using a skip shift eliminator or just adjusted your driving technique. I would like to see which is the trend with a fast survey.

Also could you please mention if you have any issue like a "check engine" while using those devices.
Thanks for sharing!

Spedee · 02-07-2019, 08:17 AM

No CEL with my SLP Skip Shift Harness

CamaroChriSS · 02-07-2019, 08:27 AM

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.

Peelam · 02-07-2019, 08:36 AM

As long as you get over 20mph before shifting to 2nd all is well. Even with my AWE catback it's not overly obnoxious.

ZED SLED · 02-07-2019, 08:51 AM

I've had one in all my Camaros because quite frankly, if I wanted the trans to decide for me when to shift i would have bought an auto. That said, SSE is probably more effective if you are in a high traffic area as opposed to a rural area.

51FIFFT · 02-07-2019, 08:55 AM

To each their own but I never get the SS but I drive pretty aggressive. If i do it's because I want to and even then it's hard.

G2K · 02-07-2019, 08:57 AM

I tuned it out when i went E85, so no warning on screen ever.
However before tuned it only happened when turning off a red light... just it a little more gas pedal and thats it. To me the sign was more bothering than the fiscal mechanism. When ever it threw you to 4th, you just pop it out and place it in second.

Gasoline_Farts · 02-07-2019, 09:11 AM

It happens rarely to me and I am nannying the breakin too. When it does happen you just push the stick right like going to sixth and then back left and you can put it in second. I thought for sure I would eliminate it, but it’s unnecessary

hawk02 · 02-07-2019, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peelam

As long as you get over 20mph before shifting to 2nd all is well. Even with my AWE catback it's not overly obnoxious.

The stock tune disables skip-shift above 19 mph.

Whocares05050 · 02-07-2019, 09:20 AM

I installed mine at 160 miles. couldnt stand it.

Bad Anvil Garage · 02-07-2019, 09:59 AM

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

Whitenoise · 02-07-2019, 10:41 AM

The car is my daily driver, and depending on the time of day I hit all kinds of wierd semi-urban traffic. Slow to a turn and then merge aggressively, etc. But then find yourself behind a hypermiler.

I have learned instinctively to go 1 to 3, which doesn't lock, on my new 1ss 1le.

Before it was totalled my 1ss '17 early on caused me maybe two crap your pants situations when I wanted to go to second and couldn't.

If you learn the car it's fine. If you are a lifelong manual driver, and/or regularly drive pretty different manual transmissions it can be downright dangerous for someone new to the car. It's not how any manual is supposed to work. You can adjust over time.

the_swiSS · 02-07-2019, 10:43 AM

Interestingly, Euro cars come without skip shift from the factory.

LT4Greg · 02-07-2019, 10:53 AM

Agree on the 4th gen needing one. Had one from SLP and really helped my ‘98 SS but I don’t see the need for one on my ‘16 SS. It has come on a few times because I wasn’t going fast enough. I didn’t have one on my 2010 SS either.

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, 07:57 AM	#1
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,533	Question for manual transmission 6th. gen Camaro owners Hi Guys, I just came back to the Camaro pack, traded my automatic transmission '14 Corvette Stingray Z51 for an awsome looking dark gray '16 Camaro SS, couldn't resist of going back to the shifter. The only thing that I find bothering is the skip shift. I read on the forum that some of you are using a skip shift eliminator or just adjusted your driving technique. I would like to see which is the trend with a fast survey. Also could you please mention if you have any issue like a "check engine" while using those devices. Thanks for sharing! __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport Last edited by Bosse'sBoss; 02-07-2019 at 08:13 AM.

02-07-2019, 08:36 AM	#4
Peelam Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS, Jet Black, M6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 61	As long as you get over 20mph before shifting to 2nd all is well. Even with my AWE catback it's not overly obnoxious. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS \| M6 \| Jet Black \| Roto-Fab Dry w/SND Tube Delete \| AWE Touring Cat-Back Exhaust

02-07-2019, 08:51 AM	#5
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	I've had one in all my Camaros because quite frankly, if I wanted the trans to decide for me when to shift i would have bought an auto. That said, SSE is probably more effective if you are in a high traffic area as opposed to a rural area. __________________

02-07-2019, 08:55 AM	#6
51FIFFT Drives: 2017 2SS M6 FIFTY @51fifft Join Date: May 2017 Location: California, Woodland Posts: 187	To each their own but I never get the SS but I drive pretty aggressive. If i do it's because I want to and even then it's hard. __________________

02-07-2019, 08:17 AM	#2
Spedee Drives: SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 159	No CEL with my SLP Skip Shift Harness

02-07-2019, 08:27 AM	#3
CamaroChriSS Drives: 16 1SS M6 Black -previous 00 Z28 M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: DC Posts: 261	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.

02-07-2019, 08:57 AM	#7
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 787	I tuned it out when i went E85, so no warning on screen ever. However before tuned it only happened when turning off a red light... just it a little more gas pedal and thats it. To me the sign was more bothering than the fiscal mechanism. When ever it threw you to 4th, you just pop it out and place it in second. __________________ Florida High Performance: H/C Whipple LME 377 900WHP

02-07-2019, 09:11 AM	#8
Gasoline_Farts Drives: 19 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NV Posts: 140	It happens rarely to me and I am nannying the breakin too. When it does happen you just push the stick right like going to sixth and then back left and you can put it in second. I thought for sure I would eliminate it, but it’s unnecessary

02-07-2019, 09:20 AM	#10
Whocares05050 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 384	I installed mine at 160 miles. couldnt stand it.

02-07-2019, 09:59 AM	#11
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2020 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 679	If skip shift is a problem.... you're driving like a granny. Get on it!

02-07-2019, 10:41 AM	#12
Whitenoise Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE. Red. Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 14	The car is my daily driver, and depending on the time of day I hit all kinds of wierd semi-urban traffic. Slow to a turn and then merge aggressively, etc. But then find yourself behind a hypermiler. I have learned instinctively to go 1 to 3, which doesn't lock, on my new 1ss 1le. Before it was totalled my 1ss '17 early on caused me maybe two crap your pants situations when I wanted to go to second and couldn't. If you learn the car it's fine. If you are a lifelong manual driver, and/or regularly drive pretty different manual transmissions it can be downright dangerous for someone new to the car. It's not how any manual is supposed to work. You can adjust over time.

02-07-2019, 10:43 AM	#13
the_swiSS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS (EU) Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 113	Interestingly, Euro cars come without skip shift from the factory. __________________ 2018 EU 2SS - 6MT - Black GBA - Recaro seats - NPP - MRC Black Bowties - GM Fuel Door - Black Camaro Fender Logo - K&N Air Filter - Katech ported TB - GM Dark Tail Lights - GM ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light - HRE FF04 - Eibach Springs

02-07-2019, 10:53 AM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Agree on the 4th gen needing one. Had one from SLP and really helped my ‘98 SS but I don’t see the need for one on my ‘16 SS. It has come on a few times because I wasn’t going fast enough. I didn’t have one on my 2010 SS either. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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