[Z06] Z06 1st to 4th shift
03-08-2014, 02:55 PM
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Z06 1st to 4th shift
I have a question. On an '04 Z06 when the 1st to 4th shift light comes on, does that mean it is physically impossible to go to 2nd gear or is it merely a suggestion to go from 1st to 4th? Also, what does the skip shift kit eliminate? Such as the light coming on at all or what else? Thanks
03-08-2014, 03:24 PM
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Safety Car
Try it and see. There's a gate that closes off 2nd and IIRC 3rd gear as well. 1-4 blows at altitude, is doable at sea level. I never tried to manhandle the gates, but if you wait a couple seconds it gives up and lets you grab whatever gear you want. Skip shift kit disables this nanny, but a full tune can do and will do so much more so I wouldn't even screw with the skip shift kit.
03-08-2014, 03:36 PM
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Melting Slicks
Yeah, it prevents you from shifting 1-2. One way around it is to double-clutch (shift to neutral, let out clutch, then shift to 2nd). Or just take the RPMs up higher in 1st gear until the light goes out.
A skip-shift eliminator costs ~$25 and can be installed by anyone who can get underneath their car. The light will still come on, but you won't be locked out of gear.
As Supercharged111 mentioned, if you have access to someone with compatible tuning software, they can eliminate both the light and lockout behavior.
A skip-shift eliminator costs ~$25 and can be installed by anyone who can get underneath their car. The light will still come on, but you won't be locked out of gear.
As Supercharged111 mentioned, if you have access to someone with compatible tuning software, they can eliminate both the light and lockout behavior.
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03-10-2014, 09:39 AM
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[QUOTE=skyavonee;1586354097]Yeah, it prevents you from shifting 1-2. One way around it is to double-clutch (shift to neutral, let out clutch, then shift to 2nd). Or just take the RPMs up higher in 1st gear until the light goes out.
It depends on the perecentage of throttle being applied, RPM, and speed. Like Skyavonee said, bring RPM's up is the easiest way or push it a little harder. Easy to get around. Was put there to reach fuel milage requirements set by the government at that time I think.
It depends on the perecentage of throttle being applied, RPM, and speed. Like Skyavonee said, bring RPM's up is the easiest way or push it a little harder. Easy to get around. Was put there to reach fuel milage requirements set by the government at that time I think.
