C7 shift pattern
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C7 shift pattern
Howdy,, when shifting from 1st to 2nd (manual 7 speed) should there be a slight dogleg type movement with the shifter to the left before moving it back to 2nd gear. I'm looking to buy a 2014 Z51 that has that shifting weirdness.
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No, straight back from 1st. 2nd can be a bit hard to engage when cold - be firm with the shift.
The only forward / rear gate that does not line up straight is 7th to R.
The shifter may need adjusted or some other attention.
Ron
The only forward / rear gate that does not line up straight is 7th to R.
The shifter may need adjusted or some other attention.
Ron
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^ Well that may be the case. Otherwise, it should be a straight pull back to go from 1 to 2.
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The shifter will self-center at the nuetral position to be between 3rd and 4th. If you dally as you shift from 1st to 2nd or fail to keep a little leftward pressure on the shifter as you make a slow shift, then it would be completely normal for you to have to dogleg the shifter back into alignment with 2nd gear gate. I would say absolutely normal and I have a Z51 7MT. Enjoy the row!!
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If it does turn out to be a skip-shift 'feature', that can be easily fixed for about $30.
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The "Skip shift" has been reprogrammed OUT of my car or I would have gotten the CAGS! That "feature" SUX!!!! As for 1-2,
I typically don't use 2 when it's "cold" as it IS a PITA to get into. I use 1-3 a lot, but I'm not a "racer" so.....
When I shift, I never grab the shifter though, 1-2, hand goes at the top and just pull straight back, goes right in. I never grab te shifter, except maybe to go into reverse, I just push/pull with my palm <shrug>
I typically don't use 2 when it's "cold" as it IS a PITA to get into. I use 1-3 a lot, but I'm not a "racer" so.....
When I shift, I never grab the shifter though, 1-2, hand goes at the top and just pull straight back, goes right in. I never grab te shifter, except maybe to go into reverse, I just push/pull with my palm <shrug>
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I've never understood the angst when the 1-4 skip shift pops up on the display. It just reminds me to give it more throttle to get past 20 MPH before making the shift to 2nd. Sport Mode and my unicorn Borla 60547 X-pipe make it more fun.
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The shifter will self-center at the nuetral position to be between 3rd and 4th. If you dally as you shift from 1st to 2nd or fail to keep a little leftward pressure on the shifter as you make a slow shift, then it would be completely normal for you to have to dogleg the shifter back into alignment with 2nd gear gate. I would say absolutely normal and I have a Z51 7MT. Enjoy the row!!
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I have a 2014 m7 i have best 1 to 2 shift action when i cup the shifter from the right side and maintain a light leftward pressure as im shifting into 2nd. Dont grab the shifter and pull on it like a st10.
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As rdbragg says, the shifter is centered on the 3-4 position. Anything else will require a little push to the left or right. I've driven older manual's ( 4 and 5 speeds) all my life and the 7 speed took me some getting used to.
Last edited by 88redconvert; May 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM.