Explain Skip Shift - New Owner

[02 F.E. TT]

I have a new to me 02 F.E. TT Heffner car and am just learning what you guys already know. Have not had any trouble shifting at all but hear about skip shift issues. Is it probable that Heffner disabled it?
Thanks,
02 F.E. TT

 

[Austin]

A 'skip-shift eliminator' was probably installed. That, or youre shifting properly, ie; correct RPM's.

 

[eucharistos]

can't imagine your car still has it operational as it is a gas saving device to force a 1st to 4th shift

 

[Jeffsss]

if you havent had any problems you're probably good to go. if youre unaware.. all it does is force you into 4th from 1st unless youre giving it the beans.

 

[Allan]

It *****. If you've driven the car in a "normal" manner, and haven't had a problem shifting into 2nd gear, then your car doesn't have it anymore.

 

[Knight Viper]

First off congrats on the purchase of an awesome TT car, make sure you check your tires date code and keep her pointed straight when feeding the beast.
If I recall correctly it's below 1,800rpm in first that the skip shift forces you to forth. there is a plug in eliminator you can put it to bypass this. there is a little amber arrow that comes on then goes out on your information gauge on your dash when you are in first and rev past 1800. when that light is on (below 1800) see if you can shift into second, if you can you have the eliminator installed or an ECU with that override.

Again, congrats, welcome to the best car club in the world and post some pics of that bad boy.

 

[SlateEd]

Congrats on the new car!!

Skip shift is almost certainly programmed out of your car already by whatever tuning was done when the TT was added.

You would know it if you had it and have ever driven in traffic.

 

[02 F.E. TT]

Thank all of you for your response. I have driven in traffic with no issues so it must be disabled. I will try to get pictures soon.

 

[gb66gth]

Skip shift feature = *****!

 

[DarcShadow]

There are 3 conditions for it to be activated, the engine temp has to be above some point, don't recall what, throttlel possition has to be less then some point (20%) I think, and speed has to be between 10 and 20mph, I think. At any rate, its rather rare to be forced into 4th, but you will occasionally see the little shift light indicating that if you shift now you will be forced into 4th.

 

[3whitevipers]

I live on an island about 1 mile to the bridge driving past nice homes. I like to keep revs low for noise and fight the skip shift feature all the time. I just want to go to 2nd after 1500 RPM or so in 1st and not bog down in 4th--what a pain to shift to 4th and back to 2nd then 3rd. I'll bet a lot of you get in conditions where you just want to cool it. In those conditions the skip shift is a real pain. Unfortunately I encounter this every time I leave the house--Dave

 

[SkyBob]

If you want to keep the revs low for noise then skip shift is what you want.

 

[GTS1997]

Hey is the TT GTS that was for sale at Heath's Toys in Tampa?

 

[02 F.E. TT]

Yes, that is the one. Do you know anything about the car? Be kind, dont hurt my feelings.

 

[Paul Hawker]

If you feel that awkward slotting into 4th, you do not need to go into and out of that gear.

Just do a slow double clutch and you can get back into 2nd gear.

First gear...clutch...awkward feeling...clutch again without rushing...slot into 2nd, and you are on your way.

 

[viper_itch]

It thought me 1-3 shifting

 

[GTS1997]

No I don't. I just know that the Heath's Toys had one for sale, very close to me. If I had the $ I would have probably seriously inquired about it. Have fun with it and be careful!

 

[02 F.E. TT]

Thanks for the come back. Thought you may have known something about it. Good Luck.