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DDJ-SX-SS · 02-02-2015, 12:52 PM

I generally drive everywhere with the transmission in S sport, it's not often I use the normal drive mode.
Obviously the car feels more peppy in S but what exactly is the car doing different mechanical or electronically in S mode?

Synyster · 02-02-2015, 01:56 PM

As far as I know, D just shifts sooner and, obviously, less aggressively for MPG's and cruising. I've left it in S since new.

Dmpsix · 02-02-2015, 01:59 PM

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...n+s+and+d+mode

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The characteristics that make sports mode different are that the car will hold on to the current gear longer before shifting, and when you really want to play hard and you get on it for a certain period of time, the car will 'sense' that you want to play, so it will actually keep the rpms high (say 4,000+ rpm) so that you have the best part of the power available to you instantly. After about 30 - 60 seconds or so if you aren't still getting on it, the rpms will drop back down to normal

Mike_G · 02-02-2015, 02:20 PM

when doing some spirited driving as well it will aggressively downshift when braking keeping those rps up in the 4000 range.

PalmerGA · 02-02-2015, 02:25 PM

Simply put, Sport Mode changes the transmission's shift points. It holds the gears longer, thus allowing quicker and firmer acceleration. It's the only way to go! My shifter rarely sees "D".

Stealthpanda · 02-02-2015, 08:44 PM

Drive - Clifford

Sport - Mr Pickles (Good boy!)

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 02-02-2015, 08:50 PM

I have measured a distinct drop in MPG in "S" as well, I average 19 to and from work in D and that dropped to 15 when I ran in "S" for 3 weeks as a test to see if there was a difference.

Same route to and from work, no changes in time, route, or my driving habits..

I prefer "D" for my commute, it gives me another ~60 miles or so on the tank which is 2.5 days commute for me.

FASTDIESEL · 02-02-2015, 09:52 PM

In addition to all the other comments...

On my car, in "S", tranny takes off in 1st gear. In "D", it takes off in 2nd.

GMTool · 02-03-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FASTDIESEL

In addition to all the other comments...

On my car, in "S", tranny takes off in 1st gear. In "D", it takes off in 2nd.

Must be some thing different on your year. Mine does not do that.

I have been enjoying using sport mode in competitive mode. With a tuned car, it's a real Hot Rod.
Oops, I said Hot Rod.

DDJ-SX-SS · 02-03-2015, 09:33 AM

Thanks for the info brotha's

RollaMo · 02-05-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Simply put, Sport Mode changes the transmission's shift points. It holds the gears longer, thus allowing quicker and firmer acceleration. It's the only way to go! My shifter rarely sees "D".

Yep

When wife drives it is in "D", when I am driving it is in "S".

oldfriend · 02-05-2015, 09:18 PM

I normally use it on D , as for daily driver , but on Saturdays & Sunday's =S

SlingShot · 02-05-2015, 09:46 PM

Sport mode enables P.A.S (Performance Algorithm Shifting), forcing the transmission to adapt to your current driving style.

rontammy0 · 02-05-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Must be some thing different on your year. Mine does not do that.

I have been enjoying using sport mode in competitive mode. With a tuned car, it's a real Hot Rod.
Oops, I said Hot Rod.

I think they all do it.....yes she said hot rod

02-02-2015, 12:52 PM	#1
DDJ-SX-SS Drives: 2012 L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 206	L99 question Sport vs Drive, what exactly is the car doing differt in S mode? I generally drive everywhere with the transmission in S sport, it's not often I use the normal drive mode. Obviously the car feels more peppy in S but what exactly is the car doing different mechanical or electronically in S mode? Last edited by DDJ-SX-SS; 02-02-2015 at 01:58 PM.

02-02-2015, 02:25 PM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Simply put, Sport Mode changes the transmission's shift points. It holds the gears longer, thus allowing quicker and firmer acceleration. It's the only way to go! My shifter rarely sees "D". __________________ 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)

02-02-2015, 08:50 PM	#7
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	I have measured a distinct drop in MPG in "S" as well, I average 19 to and from work in D and that dropped to 15 when I ran in "S" for 3 weeks as a test to see if there was a difference. Same route to and from work, no changes in time, route, or my driving habits.. I prefer "D" for my commute, it gives me another ~60 miles or so on the tank which is 2.5 days commute for me. __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

02-02-2015, 09:52 PM	#8
FASTDIESEL Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SLP Cosmetics Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 382 View My Garage	In addition to all the other comments... On my car, in "S", tranny takes off in 1st gear. In "D", it takes off in 2nd. __________________ 13.244 @ 104.91 100% stock (#17). Now - Mike Norris catch can. 245/50/19 Firestone Wingfoot A/S on LT2 black powder coated rims (square). 1 7/8" Speed-Engineering LTH, off road pipes, tune. Now 12.93 @ 109.13.

02-05-2015, 09:46 PM	#13
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Sport mode enables P.A.S (Performance Algorithm Shifting), forcing the transmission to adapt to your current driving style. __________________

02-02-2015, 01:56 PM	#2
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	As far as I know, D just shifts sooner and, obviously, less aggressively for MPG's and cruising. I've left it in S since new.

02-02-2015, 02:20 PM	#4
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	when doing some spirited driving as well it will aggressively downshift when braking keeping those rps up in the 4000 range.

02-02-2015, 08:44 PM	#6
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	Drive - Clifford Sport - Mr Pickles (Good boy!)

02-03-2015, 09:33 AM	#10
DDJ-SX-SS Drives: 2012 L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 206	Thanks for the info brotha's

02-05-2015, 09:18 PM	#12
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	I normally use it on D , as for daily driver , but on Saturdays & Sunday's =S