"Computer Aided Gear Selection", 1-4 shift
08-24-2006, 05:14 PM
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"Computer Aided Gear Selection", 1-4 shift
I was reading about the C4 ZR-1s and the that forced a 1-4 gear shift at light throttle openings.
I also read that the C5 6-speeds have this also, true? Does it make you shift from 1st to fourth or can you go through 1-2-3-4?
Thank you,
Joel B.
I also read that the C5 6-speeds have this also, true? Does it make you shift from 1st to fourth or can you go through 1-2-3-4?
Thank you,
Joel B.
08-24-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Joel B.
I was reading about the C4 ZR-1s and the that forced a 1-4 gear shift at light throttle openings.
I also read that the C5 6-speeds have this also, true? Does it make you shift from 1st to fourth or can you go through 1-2-3-4?
Thank you,
Joel B.
I also read that the C5 6-speeds have this also, true? Does it make you shift from 1st to fourth or can you go through 1-2-3-4?
Thank you,
Joel B.
08-24-2006, 05:26 PM
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C5's have it, it is based on several factors -
1)How much percentage of throttle is engaged
2)What the current speed is
And I think one other but can't recall it.
1)How much percentage of throttle is engaged
2)What the current speed is
And I think one other but can't recall it.
08-24-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by atl-C1Vette
C5's have it, it is based on several factors -
1)How much percentage of throttle is engaged
2)What the current speed is
And I think one other but can't recall it.
1)How much percentage of throttle is engaged
2)What the current speed is
And I think one other but can't recall it.
08-24-2006, 05:49 PM
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According to the owners manual
This light will come on when:
- The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120°F
- You are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
- You are at 21 percent throttle or less.
This light will come on when:
- The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120°F
- You are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
- You are at 21 percent throttle or less.
08-24-2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by StephenT
Yes it does, but a skip shift eliminator can be installed.
, or you can be cheap like me and install a $1 resistor from radio shack, works great and no more annoying 1-4 shifts!
08-24-2006, 07:11 PM
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i am a bone-stock corvette guy but i can assure all that if our next vette is an m6, i'll have that cags eliminator put on the car within 24 hours of purchase. i've driven all sorts of manual transmission cars & jeeps for years; if i have & drive a manual, ain't no stinking computer gonna tell me what gear i need to be in. 
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08-24-2006, 09:06 PM
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It's a pretty goofy feeling too since it's really obvious that it's guiding you into 4th (and always against your better judgment or wishes too). You learn to drive around it within 2 times of hitting it, but I'm still going to install the bypass.
08-24-2006, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Joel B.
So...does the CAGS physically prevent the shifter from shifting into 2nd or 3rd?
08-24-2006, 10:17 PM
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I had the skip-shift feature programmed out during my tune after a cam/header install. No more skip shift light either. 
08-24-2006, 11:36 PM
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Under certain condition, it will make you shift from 1st to 4th. However, installing a skip shift eliminator (CAGS eliminator) will allow you to shift through all gears at your pleasure.
08-25-2006, 08:12 AM
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The eliminator harness is the best $19 mod you can every buy. Had one installed the first week I owned my ride. I bought a manual shift for a reason....I like to decide when to shift into second & fourth and not have the computer decide for me. Very easy to install if you have access to a lift. Took all of 30sec to do.