Skip Shift Eliminator
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Burning Brakes
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Skip Shift Eliminator
I am thinking about installing a skip shift eliminator. Is there anything I should know? Do they all work the same? Seems simple enough but just wanted to be sure. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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I think that they're all about the same. They're a simple plug & play.
I had one on my C6 because it was always forcing me into 4th gear from 1st when I was driving casually.
I haven't had that problem with my C7; so I haven't felt the need to install one. It could be that I've developed more of a lead foot having a Z06.
I had one on my C6 because it was always forcing me into 4th gear from 1st when I was driving casually.
I haven't had that problem with my C7; so I haven't felt the need to install one. It could be that I've developed more of a lead foot having a Z06.
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They all should work the same way but I would get one fro
a trusted vendor/manufacturer. Should not be hard to do.
a trusted vendor/manufacturer. Should not be hard to do.
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One warning when installing. The reverse lockout has the same plug so theoretically you could install it in the wrong spot. People that have made the mistake say they are unable to shift into reverse. That would be a pain if you installed it and drove to the store and pulled into a parking spot. It's a very easy install, just make sure you plug it into the correct harness. I also made sure to reinstall all of heat insulation to prevent problems down the road.
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I had one on my C7. worked great for a few years then I started getting a check engine light. The code was for the 1-4 shift. Turns the out the skip shift malfunctioned. I just removed it since for 99% of the time i accelerated past the point where the 1-4 shift would engage. 
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I also used a zip tie to tidy things up because you're adding more wiring and wanted to make sure it stays off the exhaust
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On a 6 speed Trans Am the skip shift was very intrusive so I installed a resistor to eliminate it. I was going to do same on the C7 but the conditions to activate skip shift are so narrow it rarely gets in the way so after 8 years I haven't even bothered with it.
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