10-01-2009, 07:29 PM | #15 |
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This button is definitely an option.
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10-03-2009, 01:41 PM | #16 |
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Food for thought...If you use the Cruise on/off button, not the set button, you are not disabling or enabling any feature other than arming the cruise. If you use the TC button then you are disabling/enabling a feature on the car you might want. I also think it's an easier button to negotiate while driving.
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10-03-2009, 01:52 PM | #17 |
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Agree on the cruise on/off switch. It definitely affords easy accessibility without affecting any performance/safety. Would really like a good option of an easy kill switch on AFM before ditching the ginormous exhaust cans.
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10-03-2009, 06:53 PM | #18 | |
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Add using the shifter D vs. M to this statement also. The Cruise button fits the purpose PERFECTLY. And I like the way GM set it to stay on even when the car is shut-off and re-started. Tuning it to a speed threshold was a last ditch option, using CC is a much better option. |
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10-03-2009, 07:44 PM | #19 |
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Pretty sure you would need your car tuned even if you wanted to do this, but I do think it is a good idea. I believe AFM is only supposed to be enabled for a certain amount of time and then cycle, so you shouldn't leave it on while driving on long road trips, and it will also most likely trip the check engine light with a misfire code if you are driving with too much load with the AFM on. But for the guys that just want to shut it off this is a great idea but it might also pop up the check engine light. Just some things to think about.
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10-03-2009, 08:04 PM | #21 |
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I just figured if AFM was on it would cycle as normal... and off was totally off.
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10-03-2009, 08:13 PM | #22 |
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True...But I believe he was referring to a statement that AFM can be made more aggressive The lifters must be pressurized in order to activate. This is done by solenoids in the intake valley. The only problem I could see by having more active would be overheating of the solenoids. IMO GM would not use any solenoid that was not continuous duty, I could be wrong
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10-04-2009, 03:34 PM | #23 |
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The only problem I see with the C/C button is for those folks who have upgraded their exhaust. They seem to indicate they don't want AFM on at all. (Too much drone or annoying exhaust note at 1600-1800 rpm).
So, if activating the cruise would activate the AFM, they couldn't use the cruise - or wouldn't want too. If you're actually working on something, I think it should be a separate switch. It could even be mounted out of sight but within reach. This gives everyone total control over it and it can be used to suit their needs. Of course, if you're needing to pull something currently controlled by the ECM, this won't work. On a side note, I know that Solo just introduced an l99 "drone free" exhaust and MBRP just got an l99 in for R&D on their exhaust. Hopefully one of these options will work for those of us who don't want a tune and void the warranty, but want a nice exhaust sound. |
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What you are suggesting is no different than giving the customer the option to turn off the CAGS on the manual transmission cars. So please don't think or lead people to think GM could have done something. If there were no CAFE to deal with, there probably wouldn't be AFM.
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10-04-2009, 04:18 PM | #28 |
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I had my car tuned so that AFM would only come on if I was going 55 mph or greater. I have headers and I can tell you that with headers AFM sucks at any speed. I use cruise control and would not want the AFM activated. It was a good idea, but another switch would be better to have more control so I can choose when to deal with the sound to get a little better mileage. The D vs M would be better.
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