L99 (best mode for racing?)
What's the best transmission mode for drag racing?
I would like to hear from the guys that are running good times what computer transmission mode you're using. 1. D - (regular drive) 2. M - (sport mode) 3. M- (sport mode using paddle shifters) 4. Competitive mode (8-37 in the owners manual) -press TCS button two times quickly. Thanks. |
Tried each and every one of those combos last night... wish I had time to complile all the numbers... maybe this evening...
The winner was S Mode... Competitive Mode... No paddle shifters :thumbsup: although others like to have everything off. Reasons were with T/C off I got wheel spin once off the line and another time using tap shift from 1st to 2nd. When I had T/C off and got no wheel spin I ran the exact same time as with T/C on. (so I prefer to be safe and leave it on - comp mode) Tap shift will take lots of practice becuse it's soooo slow to react. You have to anticipate the tap so it can really screw up a a good run (but save your motor...:D) I gained nothing using it during a perfect run except for a chance to shift late and lose time. One more note... it's easier to have everything off when coming to the line... That way you can do a burnout and just pull up to the line rather than stop to double tap back to comp mode. I still prefer Comp mode |
what is the difference between competitive mode and sport mode(not using shifters)
|
Sport mode is a gear selection option (D, S, or M are available).
Competitive Mode is a tractio/stability control option which turns traction off and leave stability on. |
So how do I get it to stay in 1st or 2nd gear to take it up to 3 or 4000 rpm and let it back down, it shift's on me?
|
Quote:
You have to use the paddle shifters to keep the car in a gear. They are on the back of the steering wheel. |
Quote:
I think that's what you're asking:iono: |
[QUOTE=Ultimate Performance;706204]When you put the shifter in M(sport mode) it will shift by itself. Once you put the shifter in M(sport mode), click the + paddle and you are then in control of shifting the transmission.
I think that's what you're asking:iono:[/QUOTE I would also like to add, once you touch the tap shifters in M- Sport mode (it switches you over to manual mode). You must now shift the car yourself until you move the shifter back up to D (regular drive). When I'm done using the paddle shifters, I move the shifter quickly up to D and then back to M (Sport mode). I pretty much use M (Sport mode) for most of my daily driving. I rarely use the paddle shifters. But sometimes the paddel shifters are fun to play with. I also like using the paddle shifters when I want to hold first gear when rolling slowly off the line. And make sure you time the shifts properly when using the paddle shifters. There's a slight delay on the shifts so you can end up hitting the fuel cut off/redline if you're not paying close attention to your rpms. |
[QUOTE=SGOS252382;706303]
Quote:
|
[QUOTE=NativeTexan;709221]
Quote:
Sport mode holds each gear a little longer (higher rpms). It also seems to shift faster. It's basically a more aggressive setting for the transmission. But to be honest, I'm not sure how much faster it makes the car run (0-60mph, 1/4 mile), but it definately makes the car feel faster. |
Quote:
Does it make a difference with the fuel efficency for daily driving? |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:06 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.