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hdkeno · 07-04-2016, 04:04 PM

Anyone here driver their SS in sport mode not using the paddle shifters? I tried just doing that today and shifts seemed firmer and less afm feedback. Any drawbacks to this? BTW I did the fuse pull last night, and as many have said; I noticed a big difference in performance just by doing this simple act. More sop performance, and much less bog with the AFM kicking in and out. Thanks in advance...

Welker2 · 07-04-2016, 04:09 PM

All the time and agree, the shifts seem firmer & less AFM. The only down side I've seen is I've seen a little less MPG (in town)... but I didn't buy it for gas mileage & it's more fun, especially when I decide to use the paddles

wrtowman · 07-04-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

All the time and agree, the shifts seem firmer & less AFM. The only down side I've seen is I've seen a little less MPG (in town)... but I didn't buy it for gas mileage & it's more fun, especially when I decide to use the paddles

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The Blue Angel · 07-04-2016, 09:34 PM

Add the following mods: CAI, ported throttle body, headers and custom exhaust with or without tune. Then it is much more fun!!!!!

Tenring · 07-04-2016, 11:27 PM

Only time I come out of sport mode and go into drive is on the freeway.

Thalagyrt · 07-04-2016, 11:36 PM

I've programmed my sport mode on both my SS and CTS-V to only upshift 1 gear up from the ideal acceleration gear, and to downshift super aggressively while slowing down - like, you can hear and feel the downshifting, it happens if the revs drop below 2500rpm. Keeps me right at the torque spot for light acceleration and one shift away from the power band if I need to go. It's pretty fun this way!

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Senior06 · 07-06-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hdkeno

Anyone here driver their SS in sport mode not using the paddle shifters? I tried just doing that today and shifts seemed firmer and less afm feedback. Any drawbacks to this? BTW I did the fuse pull last night, and as many have said; I noticed a big difference in performance just by doing this simple act. More sop performance, and much less bog with the AFM kicking in and out. Thanks in advance...

What is the fuse pull?

Dmpsix · 07-06-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Senior06

What is the fuse pull?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292348

pyroguy · 07-06-2016, 02:55 PM

If you think sport mode is fun now, have a tuner who knows what they're doing tune a "wife mode" for D and then have sport mode be wild. My car will now bark the tires at 60 mph at my 2-3 shift while still driving similar to stock in D (my wife still complains that D is firmer than before).

Mr. Stacy · 07-06-2016, 05:02 PM

For some reason, known only to me and my shrink, "sport mode" in my Camaro puts me in "personal maniac mode". Therefore, I avoid it unless I want to be a maniac for awhile (once or twice a week).

PalmerGA · 07-06-2016, 08:42 PM

I used to drive in Sport Mode (w/ Range device to kill AFM) all the time before I got my headers and SCT tune. It was great. Now, with my tune, no more AFM and driving in Drive Mode feels like Sport Mode used to. Sport Mode now feels like your neck might snap.

Tenring · 07-06-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

If you think sport mode is fun now, have a tuner who knows what they're doing tune a "wife mode" for D and then have sport mode be wild. My car will now bark the tires at 60 mph at my 2-3 shift while still driving similar to stock in D (my wife still complains that D is firmer than before).

Sounds like we might have used the same tuner

PDXSSCE · 07-07-2016, 12:10 AM

I installed the Diablosport i2 91 octane tune with AFM disabled & it's quite a pleasant difference.

mpd659 · 07-07-2016, 12:24 AM

I have a Range device that keeps it in 8 cylinder mode. It works great!! Doesn't void the warranty. I just had my car tuned and no longer need it. I'm trying to sell it now.

07-04-2016, 04:04 PM	#1
hdkeno Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Enfield CT Posts: 137	Sport mode. Anyone here driver their SS in sport mode not using the paddle shifters? I tried just doing that today and shifts seemed firmer and less afm feedback. Any drawbacks to this? BTW I did the fuse pull last night, and as many have said; I noticed a big difference in performance just by doing this simple act. More sop performance, and much less bog with the AFM kicking in and out. Thanks in advance...

07-04-2016, 04:09 PM	#2
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	All the time and agree, the shifts seem firmer & less AFM. The only down side I've seen is I've seen a little less MPG (in town)... but I didn't buy it for gas mileage & it's more fun, especially when I decide to use the paddles __________________

07-04-2016, 09:34 PM	#4
The Blue Angel Drives: 2014 BRM 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,058	Add the following mods: CAI, ported throttle body, headers and custom exhaust with or without tune. Then it is much more fun!!!!! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS A Road Warrior

07-06-2016, 02:55 PM	#9
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	If you think sport mode is fun now, have a tuner who knows what they're doing tune a "wife mode" for D and then have sport mode be wild. My car will now bark the tires at 60 mph at my 2-3 shift while still driving similar to stock in D (my wife still complains that D is firmer than before). __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-06-2016, 05:02 PM	#10
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	For some reason, known only to me and my shrink, "sport mode" in my Camaro puts me in "personal maniac mode". Therefore, I avoid it unless I want to be a maniac for awhile (once or twice a week). __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

07-04-2016, 11:27 PM	#5
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Only time I come out of sport mode and go into drive is on the freeway.

07-04-2016, 11:36 PM	#6
Thalagyrt Drives: 2015 2SS/RS L99, 2009 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 58	I've programmed my sport mode on both my SS and CTS-V to only upshift 1 gear up from the ideal acceleration gear, and to downshift super aggressively while slowing down - like, you can hear and feel the downshifting, it happens if the revs drop below 2500rpm. Keeps me right at the torque spot for light acceleration and one shift away from the power band if I need to go. It's pretty fun this way! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

07-06-2016, 08:42 PM	#11
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I used to drive in Sport Mode (w/ Range device to kill AFM) all the time before I got my headers and SCT tune. It was great. Now, with my tune, no more AFM and driving in Drive Mode feels like Sport Mode used to. Sport Mode now feels like your neck might snap. __________________ 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)

07-07-2016, 12:10 AM	#13
PDXSSCE Yee-aay-ee! Drives: 2015 2SS/RS CV CE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: ORegon Posts: 2,520	I installed the Diablosport i2 91 octane tune with AFM disabled & it's quite a pleasant difference. __________________

07-07-2016, 12:24 AM	#14
mpd659 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 206 View My Garage	I have a Range device that keeps it in 8 cylinder mode. It works great!! Doesn't void the warranty. I just had my car tuned and no longer need it. I'm trying to sell it now.