Defeating the 1-4 skip shift
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2021
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From: NC
The Holley Diablo i3 tuner will turn it off. Nice item to have as you can turn off AFM/DOD, adjust idle, rev limiter, speedometer, and put in one of their tunes. It also will give you OBD II engine codes. One button push and it all goes back to stock. I opted for the email tune from Diablo Lew because I have added a few soft modes, like CAI, PP TB, and Xpipe.
Le Mans Master
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But why? The transmission is not a crash-box which inherently requires this treatment.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
But why? The transmission is not a crash-box which inherently requires this treatment.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
Any fix is too costly from a time or money standpoint even if it only takes 30 seconds or 1 cent to put in place. The priority of stopping CAGS is way lower than washing my shoelaces.
Bill
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2021
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From: Chicago
But why? The transmission is not a crash-box which inherently requires this treatment.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
The transmission is designed to go 1-->2, 1--3, whatever the driver chooses, but for the neutering of the transmission by CAGS.
Remove CAGS and enjoy the transmission as designed.
Or continue to let CAGS dictate how you drive.
There's enough natural / annoying Rev hang in normal stop light street driving to make literally no difference in shifting time. Plus although any modern transmission can shift 1-->3,5,6 or any gear in any order without harm, it's undeniable shifting to your desired gear from neutral is always easier on the transmission. Even if it saves 1 or 2% wear and tear on the synchronizers I'll take it unless I'm at the track
Le Mans Master
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Absolutely no reason not to do so if you enjoy it and have it down as a habit so you do it every time and thus avoid CAGS. But if you do not do it every time you will get a 1-->4 forced shift on occasion. Bleh.
It is indeed easier on the transmission to double clutch and a nice skill to have along with heal-and-toe.
It is indeed easier on the transmission to double clutch and a nice skill to have along with heal-and-toe.
Cruising
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 11
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
People,
Thanks for all the spirited discussion on whether or not to DeCAGify our vehicles.
I have a 2017, base car and like most of you don't get cagged that often..........but when it does happen..............it is beyond annoying.
For me it usually occurs making a left turn from a light......just as I get into the apex of the turn I shift and CAGGGGG.
Anyway for me having owned the car for 5 years I have decided it worth to install a solenoid impersonator.
I noticed there are several on the market.
As I read some of the reviews one of them mentioned it does not work with the 2016 due to an incorrectly keyed connector.
It is hard to believe that GM would change the connector keying for one year...I am concerned if this is true it may also be true for a 2017 model.
Anyway thanks for any future feedback.
Sincerely,
View from Vettedom
Thanks for all the spirited discussion on whether or not to DeCAGify our vehicles.
I have a 2017, base car and like most of you don't get cagged that often..........but when it does happen..............it is beyond annoying.
For me it usually occurs making a left turn from a light......just as I get into the apex of the turn I shift and CAGGGGG.
Anyway for me having owned the car for 5 years I have decided it worth to install a solenoid impersonator.
I noticed there are several on the market.
As I read some of the reviews one of them mentioned it does not work with the 2016 due to an incorrectly keyed connector.
It is hard to believe that GM would change the connector keying for one year...I am concerned if this is true it may also be true for a 2017 model.
Anyway thanks for any future feedback.
Sincerely,
View from Vettedom
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: St. Louis Metro East IL
No, I don't recall exactly which one I bought. It is the type with a resistor that plugs into the harness at the transmission and has a dust cap for the solenoid on the transmission itself. As noted above, buy one specifically for C7.
Just do an internet search for "cags eliminator" and also check the typical auction sites.
Ron
Just do an internet search for "cags eliminator" and also check the typical auction sites.
Ron
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,428
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From: Maryland, USA
I got this on amazon
Michigan Motorsports CAGS Bypass Skip Shift Eliminator Fitment for T56 Kit LT1 LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 LS7 Corvette C5 C6 C7 Camaro Firebird Trans AM Applications
no issue installing it, I just insured I kept it away from any heat sources and used a few zip ties.
no issue installing it, I just insured I kept it away from any heat sources and used a few zip ties.