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BigE82 · 09-27-2013, 07:52 PM

I don't understand why when I hardly feel any difference between Drive and Sport? I have the trifecta tune and the shifts feel the same to me in both modes. I don't feel like the shift points have changed either unless I use the paddle shifters. basically I want two different feels between options normal in Drive and aggressive in Sport. Is there anyway to achieve this or is it just wishful thinking?

RubyCamaro · 09-27-2013, 07:56 PM

I have no idea about what happens to the 2 modes (S & D) after the tune, but i'd like to know as when I get my headers, I will need a tune. All I know is that there is a big difference between the 2 modes now.

BigE82 · 09-27-2013, 08:12 PM

even before my tune I never really felt any difference I was really hoping that with the tune there would be a permanent noticeable difference.

pgustavson · 09-27-2013, 10:15 PM

All I can say is that for me, the differences are most noticeable at WOT (tuned or not tuned). At part throttle, aka "normal" driving there isn't much difference, IMO. Open her up, and the transmission tune comes to life. As far as I can tell, the Trifecta transmission tune is only affecting sport mode; and if I'm not gettin' on it, there isn't any significant difference. I didn't request anything special regarding the transmission tune, so I assume I have the "regular" settings. Is everyone who is tuned sure they loaded the transmission tune? There is a check box for it at flash time...

J_Vibe92 · 09-29-2013, 02:42 PM

floor it in drive and floor it in sport. youll know where the transmission tune is. trust me haha

KMPrenger · 09-29-2013, 09:19 PM

Been asked several times on this site.

Main difference is this:

1) Sport mode will shift earlier and more often than in normal driving mode.
2) If the car senses that you are driving the car in a sporty/track-like manner (basically hammering the throttle and taking curves quickly) it will stay in a low gear and keep your rpms high(4,000+ rpm). It will stay this way until you just cruise for a good 30+ seconds and at that point it will then go back to shifting like normal.

I'm not sure if the shift is any firmer in sport mode, but if you drive the car hard enough you will EASILY notice the differences I've described above.

If your car is tuned, you should be able to tell your tuner to apply your desired changes to both drive and sport, or just sport.

BigE82 · 09-30-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the added input. I've used both drive and sport while running at the track and didn't really feel or see any changes.
Some times the trans acts like I want it to in sport when I'm driving more aggressivly and feels like its shifting harder and staying in a gear longer or down shifting sooner. I just want it to do that all the time but if i can request on my next data log that Vince make that change a "perminant" one then I'm all for that.

09-27-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
BigE82 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Warner Robins GA Posts: 68 View My Garage	Drive and Sport question I don't understand why when I hardly feel any difference between Drive and Sport? I have the trifecta tune and the shifts feel the same to me in both modes. I don't feel like the shift points have changed either unless I use the paddle shifters. basically I want two different feels between options normal in Drive and aggressive in Sport. Is there anyway to achieve this or is it just wishful thinking? __________________ 2010 1LT A6 Mods: K&N CAI, OBX headers, Pypes catback, Trifecta Tune Let The Good Times Roll - Fukengruven-

09-27-2013, 07:56 PM	#2
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I have no idea about what happens to the 2 modes (S & D) after the tune, but i'd like to know as when I get my headers, I will need a tune. All I know is that there is a big difference between the 2 modes now. __________________

09-27-2013, 08:12 PM	#3
BigE82 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Warner Robins GA Posts: 68 View My Garage	even before my tune I never really felt any difference I was really hoping that with the tune there would be a permanent noticeable difference. __________________ 2010 1LT A6 Mods: K&N CAI, OBX headers, Pypes catback, Trifecta Tune Let The Good Times Roll - Fukengruven-

09-27-2013, 10:15 PM	#4
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	All I can say is that for me, the differences are most noticeable at WOT (tuned or not tuned). At part throttle, aka "normal" driving there isn't much difference, IMO. Open her up, and the transmission tune comes to life. As far as I can tell, the Trifecta transmission tune is only affecting sport mode; and if I'm not gettin' on it, there isn't any significant difference. I didn't request anything special regarding the transmission tune, so I assume I have the "regular" settings. Is everyone who is tuned sure they loaded the transmission tune? There is a check box for it at flash time... __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

09-29-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
J_Vibe92 Drives: 2013 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,788	floor it in drive and floor it in sport. youll know where the transmission tune is. trust me haha __________________ Performance Mods: Vararam Intake, MRTv2.0 exhaust, Elite Engineering CC, Vmax Black Iceolator, Vmax Ported TB, OBX LT Headers w/ no CATS, LMR Tune Visual mods: Eagle Eyes w/5k hids, Custom Hood Spears, Heritage Grille, Stage 2 LED Dome lights,Transformer Emblems, PD Bezels, 19in Chevy rims with pirellis, Blue painted calipers, GM GFX Front Splitter, 35/20 % Tint, TailLight Tint(charcoal) 1/4 Mile: 13.65 sec @ 102.53 mph R.I.P.

09-29-2013, 09:19 PM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Been asked several times on this site. Main difference is this: 1) Sport mode will shift earlier and more often than in normal driving mode. 2) If the car senses that you are driving the car in a sporty/track-like manner (basically hammering the throttle and taking curves quickly) it will stay in a low gear and keep your rpms high(4,000+ rpm). It will stay this way until you just cruise for a good 30+ seconds and at that point it will then go back to shifting like normal. I'm not sure if the shift is any firmer in sport mode, but if you drive the car hard enough you will EASILY notice the differences I've described above. If your car is tuned, you should be able to tell your tuner to apply your desired changes to both drive and sport, or just sport. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-30-2013, 01:28 PM	#7
BigE82 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Warner Robins GA Posts: 68 View My Garage	Thanks for the added input. I've used both drive and sport while running at the track and didn't really feel or see any changes. Some times the trans acts like I want it to in sport when I'm driving more aggressivly and feels like its shifting harder and staying in a gear longer or down shifting sooner. I just want it to do that all the time but if i can request on my next data log that Vince make that change a "perminant" one then I'm all for that. __________________ 2010 1LT A6 Mods: K&N CAI, OBX headers, Pypes catback, Trifecta Tune Let The Good Times Roll - Fukengruven-