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RipCityCoug · 07-31-2013, 07:17 PM

So I wanted to gauge if it's just me that struggles with this or if a lot of people do. I've got an automatic transmission so putting the car in drive after backing up or whatever is just kind of second nature to me (as in I don't look down when I do it, just pull the shifter back). But since I've had this car, I swear I mistakenly put the thing in sport mode about 1/3 of the time. Am I the only one that does this on accident or is it some sort of design "flaw"? One complaint that I definitely have is that a glance at the knob isn't super apparent as to what position it is in.

KaBoom1701 · 07-31-2013, 07:19 PM

Just you.

I've never had a problem with it. A few times I have done it I can tell by the shift points.

RipCityCoug · 07-31-2013, 07:20 PM

Ya that's typically how I notice it too, either that or it taking off when you even touch the throttle at a light or something. Definitely wouldn't describe it as a problem, more just an observation I've made.

jkchambless · 07-31-2013, 07:27 PM

Why would this be a problem....I always drive in sport mode. The car is much more responsive.

CFD · 07-31-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jkchambless

Why would this be a problem....I always drive in sport mode. The car is much more responsive.

I also always use sport mode when not using tapshift and have for almost 75,000 miles with no problems. From the factory sport mode settings are no where near as aggressive as drive mode with a tune unless it was untouched.

suzook · 07-31-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jkchambless

Why would this be a problem....I always drive in sport mode. The car is much more responsive.

Lol....so do I.

SlingShot · 07-31-2013, 07:43 PM

Same here, I intentionally put it in Sport mode ...

guapo · 07-31-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Same here, I intentionally put it in Sport mode ...

me too, but i always look in the dash and see the "S" and change it if i want.

bkdamon · 07-31-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by guapo

me too, but i always look in the dash and see the "S" and change it if i want.

There it is!

PalmerGA · 07-31-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RipCityCoug

One complaint that I definitely have is that a glance at the knob isn't super apparent as to what position it is in.

You can always look at the DIC and see which letter is to the left of the odometer. "D" = Drive. "S" = Sport Mode. "M" = Manual (when using paddles)

dixonk · 07-31-2013, 08:37 PM

It's not putting in sport mode that is a problem. I intentionally put it there. My problem is going into reverse. By habit I keep going into neutral and revving before realizing it is not in reverse. Other cars don't have S on the shifter.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 07-31-2013, 08:52 PM

yup I do it too.. I had to teach myself NOT to hold the button going from reverse to drive, it will lock @ drive you have to engage the button to get to "S".

just need to teach yourself to grab the top of the knob and not wrap your hand around it.

though overall it makes no real difference as it is still in auto mode unless you use the paddles, and "S" is more responsive for passing and freeway on ramps.

frogfish · 07-31-2013, 09:00 PM

The shifter locks in Drive mode but mine does not lock in "S" mode is that normal??

Angrybird 12 · 07-31-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frogfish

The shifter locks in Drive mode but mine does not lock in "S" mode is that normal??

That is normal.

07-31-2013, 07:17 PM	#1
RipCityCoug Drives: 2010 2SS, Black w/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 23 View My Garage	Normal Drive vs Sport Mode So I wanted to gauge if it's just me that struggles with this or if a lot of people do. I've got an automatic transmission so putting the car in drive after backing up or whatever is just kind of second nature to me (as in I don't look down when I do it, just pull the shifter back). But since I've had this car, I swear I mistakenly put the thing in sport mode about 1/3 of the time. Am I the only one that does this on accident or is it some sort of design "flaw"? One complaint that I definitely have is that a glance at the knob isn't super apparent as to what position it is in.

07-31-2013, 07:19 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Just you. I've never had a problem with it. A few times I have done it I can tell by the shift points. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-31-2013, 07:43 PM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Same here, I intentionally put it in Sport mode ... __________________

07-31-2013, 08:52 PM	#12
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	yup I do it too.. I had to teach myself NOT to hold the button going from reverse to drive, it will lock @ drive you have to engage the button to get to "S". just need to teach yourself to grab the top of the knob and not wrap your hand around it. though overall it makes no real difference as it is still in auto mode unless you use the paddles, and "S" is more responsive for passing and freeway on ramps. __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

07-31-2013, 07:20 PM	#3
RipCityCoug Drives: 2010 2SS, Black w/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 23 View My Garage	Ya that's typically how I notice it too, either that or it taking off when you even touch the throttle at a light or something. Definitely wouldn't describe it as a problem, more just an observation I've made.

07-31-2013, 07:27 PM	#4
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	Why would this be a problem....I always drive in sport mode. The car is much more responsive.

07-31-2013, 08:37 PM	#11
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	It's not putting in sport mode that is a problem. I intentionally put it there. My problem is going into reverse. By habit I keep going into neutral and revving before realizing it is not in reverse. Other cars don't have S on the shifter.

07-31-2013, 09:00 PM	#13
frogfish Drives: 2018 Hotwheels 2SS #125 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Emmitsburg, Maryland Posts: 62	The shifter locks in Drive mode but mine does not lock in "S" mode is that normal??