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emin7 · 05-07-2010, 11:16 PM

my dealer had me shift between D and M during the test drive a few times.....its not gonna harm anything

Tomato · 05-08-2010, 12:04 AM

Uh, guys...AFM does indeed kick in when you use tap shift/manual mode. One way I found to defeat it when on the highway is to downshift to 5th for a few seconds then back up to 6th. It stays off for some reason. But it definitely comes on when you use tapshift - just let the RPMs fall to 2200 or below...

PnCRedJwl2SS · 05-08-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Not manual mode, sorry.

Yes, The AFM definitely still kicks in when in tap shift mode. If you want it disabled, you must tune it out, or drive aggressively all the time.

5thGenOwner · 05-08-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Yes, The AFM definitely still kicks in when in tap shift mode. If you want it disabled, you must tune it out, or drive aggressively all the time.

Yeah, there is no (stock tuned) off switch, per se. But how you drive controls it (rpms being the major factor).

SilentSonic · 05-08-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Echelon2010

Just to make sure, can someone verify this? If it's true, I'd much rather do that than take it from M to D back to M!

Not saying I don't believe you, Hester. Just wanna know for sure.

Yes, it does work. Try it out, you can't do any harm.

JCL-2SS · 05-08-2010, 10:41 AM

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AFM does not take place with the paddles. No matter what RPM.

My car uses AFM in any mode including manual. It happens when i get to a steady state speed. in manual mode even, if i get to like 3rd or fourth gear and cruise at steady speed it kicks in. maybe mine is broken though :-) currently trying to trade in for a stick since i hate AFM.

StlRomAniaN · 05-08-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL-2SS

My car uses AFM in any mode including manual. It happens when i get to a steady state speed. in manual mode even, if i get to like 3rd or fourth gear and cruise at steady speed it kicks in. maybe mine is broken though :-) currently trying to trade in for a stick since i hate AFM.

Just tune it out...

ChadG · 05-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cplhester

hold the upshift paddle down for a few seconds and it goes back to auto S mode

This doesn't appear to work.

StlRomAniaN · 05-08-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

This doesn't appear to work.

Doesn't

mcarney · 05-08-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Tune the tranny and the shifts will be amazingly fast. Oh, and it's FUN. Don't listen to all the die-hard M6 guys out there about it being just a gimmick. You have the luxury to shift gears and drive in automatic mode in traffic.

Ps. - Downshifting gears while moving is amazing. It blips the throttle and you can hear your exhaust ROAR. It's sexy. lol

I was all for the m6 until i test drove an auto, i love the tap shifters... use them 100% of them time.

MyIBMssRS · 05-08-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Ps. - Downshifting gears while moving is amazing. It blips the throttle and you can hear your exhaust ROAR. It's sexy. lol

I took a coworker for a ride after my exhaust was installed and he was blown away when the car did that. Love that sound!

Buffnshine · 05-08-2010, 11:05 PM

I fell in love with the tap shift after I installed my axle back. It sounds and performs like an actual M6 ...IMO

masterofpuppets · 05-08-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

This doesn't appear to work.

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Doesn't

Yes, it does. Tried it this morning after reading this thread. Works like a charm.

Buffnshine · 05-08-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by masterofpuppets

Yes, it does. Tried it this morning after reading this thread. Works like a charm.

This trick has not worked on mine

05-07-2010, 11:16 PM	#29
emin7 1st State C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 552	my dealer had me shift between D and M during the test drive a few times.....its not gonna harm anything __________________

05-08-2010, 11:05 PM	#40
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	I fell in love with the tap shift after I installed my axle back. It sounds and performs like an actual M6 ...IMO __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

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05-08-2010, 12:04 AM	#30
Tomato G-Force Addict Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Escalon, CA Posts: 196	Uh, guys...AFM does indeed kick in when you use tap shift/manual mode. One way I found to defeat it when on the highway is to downshift to 5th for a few seconds then back up to 6th. It stays off for some reason. But it definitely comes on when you use tapshift - just let the RPMs fall to 2200 or below...