How is the 6 speed MT on the new Mustang?
04-03-2011, 11:38 PM
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How is the 6 speed MT on the new Mustang?
I'm planning to buy a 2012 Mustang GT premium 6mt in 2 months. I heard there is something called the "skip-shift" feature where it goes from 1st gear to 4th gear or something. I find this weird, how does it work? This will be my first stick shift car. I did take two 2 hours lessons driving stick on a honda accord 4 cylinder. Any suggestions about the 2011 or 2012 mustang gt's shifting?
04-04-2011, 12:20 AM
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If you're at a certain percentage of throttle and at a certain range of speed, the car will advise you to shift to 4th and sort of "block" you out. It's Ford wacky idea of forcing a manual driver to save gas. I just don't understand it. There is a reason why people buy stick.
Anyways, some people have said that they can just force it into 2nd regardless. Also, skip-shift can be easily eliminated now, so don't worry about it.
Anyways, some people have said that they can just force it into 2nd regardless. Also, skip-shift can be easily eliminated now, so don't worry about it.
04-04-2011, 12:53 AM
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If you're at a certain percentage of throttle and at a certain range of speed, the car will advise you to shift to 4th and sort of "block" you out. It's Ford wacky idea of forcing a manual driver to save gas. I just don't understand it. There is a reason why people buy stick.
Anyways, some people have said that they can just force it into 2nd regardless. Also, skip-shift can be easily eliminated now, so don't worry about it.
Anyways, some people have said that they can just force it into 2nd regardless. Also, skip-shift can be easily eliminated now, so don't worry about it.
Last edited by Will3212; 04-04-2011 at 12:57 AM.
04-04-2011, 01:23 AM
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According to this blog the following conditions are required for skip shift to be enabled.
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...-criteria.html
Skip shift enablement criteria:
Warm engine (greater than 170 degrees F coolant)
Start from a dead stop (approx 1 to 2 secs to stabilize idle)
Vehicle speed between 15 and 19 mph
Throttle pedal less than 25% open (but not closed pedal)
Engine speed greater than 1200 rpm
1st gear validated
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...-criteria.html
Skip shift enablement criteria:
Warm engine (greater than 170 degrees F coolant)
Start from a dead stop (approx 1 to 2 secs to stabilize idle)
Vehicle speed between 15 and 19 mph
Throttle pedal less than 25% open (but not closed pedal)
Engine speed greater than 1200 rpm
1st gear validated
04-04-2011, 07:38 AM
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According to this blog the following conditions are required for skip shift to be enabled.
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...-criteria.html
Skip shift enablement criteria:
Warm engine (greater than 170 degrees F coolant)
Start from a dead stop (approx 1 to 2 secs to stabilize idle)
Vehicle speed between 15 and 19 mph
Throttle pedal less than 25% open (but not closed pedal)
Engine speed greater than 1200 rpm
1st gear validated
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...-criteria.html
Skip shift enablement criteria:
Warm engine (greater than 170 degrees F coolant)
Start from a dead stop (approx 1 to 2 secs to stabilize idle)
Vehicle speed between 15 and 19 mph
Throttle pedal less than 25% open (but not closed pedal)
Engine speed greater than 1200 rpm
1st gear validated
04-04-2011, 08:17 AM
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you can unplug the solenoid from underneath the vehicle. Doesn't set a fault or anything.
It is implemented because it avoids the gas guzzler tax which saves you money.
Otherwise the manual is great, light clutch and short and tight shift pattern.
It is implemented because it avoids the gas guzzler tax which saves you money.
Otherwise the manual is great, light clutch and short and tight shift pattern.
04-04-2011, 08:22 AM
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Chevrolet added the skip-shift crap to the C5 Corvette in 1998 as a way to bump up the EPA mileage rating. Among the enthusiast crowd the skip-shift eliminator mod is almost universally the first thing done to a Vette. In fact, in today's world its almost impossible to buy a used Corvette without the mod. As I understand it, in the Corvette's case, the "mod" is some sort of electronic gizmo that is installed. No idea if the equivalent is available for the Mustang. Its one of those lame, politically correct, CYA things company's are forced to do these days.
04-04-2011, 10:54 AM
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Chevrolet added the skip-shift crap to the C5 Corvette in 1998 as a way to bump up the EPA mileage rating. Among the enthusiast crowd the skip-shift eliminator mod is almost universally the first thing done to a Vette. In fact, in today's world its almost impossible to buy a used Corvette without the mod. As I understand it, in the Corvette's case, the "mod" is some sort of electronic gizmo that is installed. No idea if the equivalent is available for the Mustang. Its one of those lame, politically correct, CYA things company's are forced to do these days.
04-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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Some have problems with rough shifting in cold areas. im in ca and when its cold or first few miles the shifting is rough, like any manual. if your in a cold climate, under 30 degrees your going to have to find a tranny fluid that works better in cold climate's, ford is working on it. as far as skip shift. any tune will delete it or u can disconnect it. it saves you $500 in gas taxes.....