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Dizzy82 · 06-22-2013, 12:54 PM

"D" Highway
"S" City
"M" City/Mountain

Grimlock · 06-22-2013, 12:58 PM

I drive in D as I do a lot of city/congested driving. I'll let it go in M if I have room to play or a need to go faster. I don't want my car to think the stop and go traffic is something to implement into the M mode's shifting...if that makes any sense.

*mlee* · 06-22-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzy82

"D" Highway
"S" City
"M" City/Mountain

angie7 · 06-22-2013, 01:05 PM

Always in "S"

PalmerGA · 06-22-2013, 01:23 PM

Now that I have the Range AFM Disable device, mostly "D". I'll pop it into "S" mode now and then for less than interstate driving. Very rarely use the paddle ("M") mode.

Mr pogo · 06-22-2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I can't believe anyone would drive this car around in M all the time.

I guess to each his own..

for everyday driving I use M 100% of the time.
my imp ss I manual shift it too most the time lol.
I have CFDs pistol grip shifter and using it is like rowing a manual like I used to do pre-accident with my earlier stick cars.
intuitive and it works better than the paddle shifters.
I like how the PCM blips the throttle on downshifts too

GunnyG · 06-22-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I can't believe anyone would drive this car around in M all the time.

I guess to each his own..

I actually wish I had a manual. If I trade up, it will be.

*mlee* · 06-22-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr pogo

for everyday driving I use M 100% of the time.
my imp ss I manual shift it too most the time lol.
I have CFDs pistol grip shifter and using it is like rowing a manual like I used to do pre-accident with my earlier stick cars.
intuitive and it works better than the paddle shifters.
I like how the PCM blips the throttle on downshifts too

Now that is a cool shifter...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnyG

I actually wish I had a manual. If I trade up, it will be.

I was actually going to mention that.

If I had an auto, I wouldn't be considering the Z/28

BreakingBad · 06-22-2013, 02:11 PM

someone educate me...

I've exclusively driven in "D", with my 2LT automatic.

I've never owned a manual car, let alone driven one. That being said, I've also never used paddle shifters.

I see many talking about using "S" mode in the city, while on the highway use "D"..

few questions (i'm a dummy, cars aren't really my hobby moreover just a nice car that i happen to like)

1.) Manual. If I were to switch into Manual mode in my Automatic, how exactly...do I drive the damn thing? LOL again I've never driven a manual or know how to, so if I ever feel adventurous I'd like to know exactly how to shift, when to shift, which paddles to use and when, etc.

2.) Sport mode. What exactly is this? What's the difference between sport mode and normal 'drive' mode? I do a lot of city driving, is it better to be in S mode? Do I have to shift in this mode, or is it essentially still an automatic in this mode?

3.) Traction control - when is it beneficial to use this and to not use it? I do not race, probably never will. Although, there are times I do want to pass some people on the highway - is it beneficial to turn this off to gain speed or something?

yes, i'm a noob. shame me all you want

Revo1 · 06-22-2013, 02:13 PM

Guess I'm one of the few.

Startup routine:

Foot on brake.
Insert key.
Turn key.
Shift to "M"
Tap "+" shift paddle once.
Off brake. Ease on throttle.

Revo1 · 06-22-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I can't believe anyone would drive this car around in M all the time.

I guess to each his own..

Why not.

GunnyG · 06-22-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Now that is a cool shifter...

I was actually going to mention that.

If I had an auto, I wouldn't be considering the Z/28

Is it the stop and go that's bad? I have a short 8 mile commute. I guess I could deal with it.

Del's12SS · 06-22-2013, 02:17 PM

S & M for me.....

GunnyG · 06-22-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

Guess I'm one of the few.

Startup routine:

Foot on brake.
Insert key.
Turn key.
Shift to "M"
Tap "+" shift paddle once.
Off brake. Ease on throttle.

This is how I drive. Makes the L99 a little more fun.

View Poll Results: What MODE do you drive in the most?
Do you do most of your driving in "D"	109	50.46%
Do you do most of your driving in "S"	74	34.26%
Do you do most of your driving in "M"	33	15.28%
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06-22-2013, 12:54 PM	#15
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	"D" Highway "S" City "M" City/Mountain __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

06-22-2013, 01:05 PM	#18
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Always in "S" __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

06-22-2013, 01:23 PM	#19
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Now that I have the Range AFM Disable device, mostly "D". I'll pop it into "S" mode now and then for less than interstate driving. Very rarely use the paddle ("M") mode. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

06-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#24
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Guess I'm one of the few. Startup routine: Foot on brake. Insert key. Turn key. Shift to "M" Tap "+" shift paddle once. Off brake. Ease on throttle. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-22-2013, 12:58 PM	#16
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	I drive in D as I do a lot of city/congested driving. I'll let it go in M if I have room to play or a need to go faster. I don't want my car to think the stop and go traffic is something to implement into the M mode's shifting...if that makes any sense.

06-22-2013, 02:11 PM	#23
BreakingBad MAGA Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 320 View My Garage	someone educate me... I've exclusively driven in "D", with my 2LT automatic. I've never owned a manual car, let alone driven one. That being said, I've also never used paddle shifters. I see many talking about using "S" mode in the city, while on the highway use "D".. few questions (i'm a dummy, cars aren't really my hobby moreover just a nice car that i happen to like) 1.) Manual. If I were to switch into Manual mode in my Automatic, how exactly...do I drive the damn thing? LOL again I've never driven a manual or know how to, so if I ever feel adventurous I'd like to know exactly how to shift, when to shift, which paddles to use and when, etc. 2.) Sport mode. What exactly is this? What's the difference between sport mode and normal 'drive' mode? I do a lot of city driving, is it better to be in S mode? Do I have to shift in this mode, or is it essentially still an automatic in this mode? 3.) Traction control - when is it beneficial to use this and to not use it? I do not race, probably never will. Although, there are times I do want to pass some people on the highway - is it beneficial to turn this off to gain speed or something? yes, i'm a noob. shame me all you want

06-22-2013, 02:17 PM	#27
Del's12SS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wyoming, MI Posts: 566 View My Garage	S & M for me..... __________________