skip shift eliminator?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Bowling Green Ky
It eliminates the 1 -4 shift required by the computer if you don't accelerate hard or long enough in first gear. It is worth it if you take off easy, but a little more loud pedal is all that is needed. It is a personal preference thing. 
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
This feature was developed to maintain fuel efficiency ratings for the C5.
Out of the owner's manual:
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn
off this feature. This helps you get the best possible
fuel economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift
to a lower gear if you prefer.
NOTICE:
Do not try to force the shift lever into SECOND (2)
or THIRD (3) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light
comes on. Do not try to re-engage FIRST (1)
after starting to shift into FOURTH (4). You will
damage your transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light
comes on.
This light will come on when:
1) The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169_F (76_C),
2) you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
3) you are at 21 percent throttle or less.
Out of the owner's manual:
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn
off this feature. This helps you get the best possible
fuel economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift
to a lower gear if you prefer.
NOTICE:
Do not try to force the shift lever into SECOND (2)
or THIRD (3) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light
comes on. Do not try to re-engage FIRST (1)
after starting to shift into FOURTH (4). You will
damage your transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light
comes on.
This light will come on when:
1) The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169_F (76_C),
2) you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
3) you are at 21 percent throttle or less.
Race Director
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From: I love you & miss you Linda
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Originally Posted by RacrX
What exactly does this do?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
Drive the car like a Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,019
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From: Russellville, Kentucky 1967 Sting Ray & 2001 C5
All you have to do is crawl under the car and disconnect the CAGS solenoid. I believe MidAmerica sells a dummy plug to put in line for about 15 bucks. Dummy plug just keeps dirt out of the factory plug, and keeps the wires from flapping in the breeze...
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From: Springfield MO
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Originally Posted by RacrX
..................... Is it worth it?
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Originally Posted by RFJohnston
All you have to do is crawl under the car and disconnect the CAGS solenoid. I believe MidAmerica sells a dummy plug to put in line for about 15 bucks. Dummy plug just keeps dirt out of the factory plug, and keeps the wires from flapping in the breeze...
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by RFJohnston
All you have to do is crawl under the car and disconnect the CAGS solenoid. I believe MidAmerica sells a dummy plug to put in line for about 15 bucks. Dummy plug just keeps dirt out of the factory plug, and keeps the wires from flapping in the breeze...
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Its a piece that you can buy and plug into the side of your transmission and it allows you to bypass the 1-4 shift that is standard on the car for fuel efficiency reasons. Is it worth it - IMO it certainly is. I like the ability to row through the gears without the car telling me which one to pick.
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From: Vancouver
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When I first got my car I didn't mind it through the break in perios but after that it became a pain. Bought the eliminator and was done with it.
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From: Newberry FL
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by RacrX
What exactly does this do?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
It allows you to use all gears without that annoying shift from 1st to 4th. I hated that sound of my shift from 1st to 4th and feeling it bog out and people look over with that expression of, "Man that guy doesnt know how to drive!"
My pennies are layed on the table now!
Micah
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 274
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From: Bergerac Dordogne
Originally Posted by Glennm27
Your right foot is your best skip shift eliminator.
Drive the car like a Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drive the car like a Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Your right foot is your best skip shift eliminator.
Drive the car like a Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drive the car like a Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't agree more. Mine never goes from 1 to 4 and I drive pretty conservatively.
