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JoeKay · 05-05-2010, 01:31 PM

Hello All,

I have a few questions all related to Tap Shift (Sport Mode) in the 2SS V8.

1) I noticed I can launch from 3rd gear (from a dead stop). Is the computer supposed to allow this? Can this be harmful to the transmission?

2) Can you shift between 'D' and 'M' (Sport Mode) and vice versa when the car is moving ? If so, are there any speed or load thresholds at which this should not be done?

3) Is AFM (Active Fuel management) present in both modes 'D' and 'M' ? or does it work only in 'D' ?

Thanks in advanced..

Joe

Xp0gam3r · 05-05-2010, 01:32 PM

I would also like to know if question #2 is allowed as Ihave been shifting from D to M while driving alot

Revo1 · 05-05-2010, 01:39 PM

D to M is fine to do while moving, won't hurt a thing.

The Magic Man · 05-05-2010, 04:20 PM

So then, I assume going from M to D while moving is harmless?

I use "M" whenever I am first in line at a red light. Light turns green and I punch it but I notice the tranny bypasses 2nd and shifts me into 3rd. Is there a way to avoid this....besides easing up on the accelerator? I just usually down shift back to 2nd, build up my RPM's and shift back to 3rd when I want. I'm not redlining by any means so curious why it shifts itself from 1st to 3rd?

Xander · 05-05-2010, 04:34 PM

If you use Tap Shift the trans will only downshift to 2nd if the car has a V8.

CamaroSkooter · 05-05-2010, 04:38 PM

When you place the shifter in 'M' the car is not automatically in Manual mode, it's in Sport mode. Once you hit one of your paddle shifters, it switches to Manual mode. If you get tired of paddle shifting, you can push the shifter back up into 'D' and back into 'M' to go back to Sport mode.

The difference between Sport mode and Drive is that Sport mode has a different set of shift points and is more aggressive in that respect. It will hold a gear a little bit longer on acceleration and downshift quicker during decceleration.

Once you hit the paddle shifter, though, the shifting is totally up to you. Though, if you're in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th and come to a stop, the car will automatically drop you down into 2nd.

Hope that helps

daddyuhoh · 05-05-2010, 05:50 PM

CameroSkooter, I can't even believe I didn't know what the m was as I always hit the paddle for the manual mode. I can't wait to try it in just M as you say!!! I appreicate the info, big time!

TonyNo · 05-05-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

The difference between Sport mode and Drive is that Sport mode has a different set of shift points and is more aggressive in that respect. It will hold a gear a little bit longer on acceleration and downshift quicker during decceleration.

There have been reports by people that looked at the shift tables that the shift points are no different from D.

cplhester · 05-05-2010, 05:53 PM

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

Lieutenant · 05-05-2010, 06:01 PM

wow. these are some great tips!!!

Sir Nuke · 05-05-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

When you place the shifter in 'M' the car is not automatically in Manual mode, it's in Sport mode. Once you hit one of your paddle shifters, it switches to Manual mode. If you get tired of paddle shifting, you can push the shifter back up into 'D' and back into 'M' to go back to Sport mode.

The difference between Sport mode and Drive is that Sport mode has a different set of shift points and is more aggressive in that respect. It will hold a gear a little bit longer on acceleration and downshift quicker during decceleration.

Once you hit the paddle shifter, though, the shifting is totally up to you. Though, if you're in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th and come to a stop, the car will automatically drop you down into 2nd.

Hope that helps

He hit the nail on the head!!

CFD · 05-05-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xander

If you use Tap Shift the trans will only downshift to 2nd if the car has a V8.

It will down shift to second on its own, it will down shift to first via the tap shift.

StlRomAniaN · 05-05-2010, 07:56 PM

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

hypurone · 05-05-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

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

Ain't it cool!!

05-05-2010, 01:31 PM	#1
JoeKay Drives: Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 12	Tap Shift Related Questions Hello All, I have a few questions all related to Tap Shift (Sport Mode) in the 2SS V8. 1) I noticed I can launch from 3rd gear (from a dead stop). Is the computer supposed to allow this? Can this be harmful to the transmission? 2) Can you shift between 'D' and 'M' (Sport Mode) and vice versa when the car is moving ? If so, are there any speed or load thresholds at which this should not be done? 3) Is AFM (Active Fuel management) present in both modes 'D' and 'M' ? or does it work only in 'D' ? Thanks in advanced.. Joe

05-05-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	D to M is fine to do while moving, won't hurt a thing. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

05-05-2010, 07:56 PM	#13
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	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 __________________

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05-05-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Xp0gam3r Drives: '15 2SS 1LE; '10 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North York, ON Posts: 737	I would also like to know if question #2 is allowed as Ihave been shifting from D to M while driving alot

05-05-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
The Magic Man Now u see me..now u dont! Drives: Blue Magic '11 IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 131	So then, I assume going from M to D while moving is harmless? I use "M" whenever I am first in line at a red light. Light turns green and I punch it but I notice the tranny bypasses 2nd and shifts me into 3rd. Is there a way to avoid this....besides easing up on the accelerator? I just usually down shift back to 2nd, build up my RPM's and shift back to 3rd when I want. I'm not redlining by any means so curious why it shifts itself from 1st to 3rd?

05-05-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
Xander Drives: ADM Built 740RWHP 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 255	If you use Tap Shift the trans will only downshift to 2nd if the car has a V8.

05-05-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	When you place the shifter in 'M' the car is not automatically in Manual mode, it's in Sport mode. Once you hit one of your paddle shifters, it switches to Manual mode. If you get tired of paddle shifting, you can push the shifter back up into 'D' and back into 'M' to go back to Sport mode. The difference between Sport mode and Drive is that Sport mode has a different set of shift points and is more aggressive in that respect. It will hold a gear a little bit longer on acceleration and downshift quicker during decceleration. Once you hit the paddle shifter, though, the shifting is totally up to you. Though, if you're in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th and come to a stop, the car will automatically drop you down into 2nd. Hope that helps

05-05-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
daddyuhoh Drives: '10 SS1/'03 Tahoe/'06 Harley Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal. Posts: 143	CameroSkooter, I can't even believe I didn't know what the m was as I always hit the paddle for the manual mode. I can't wait to try it in just M as you say!!! I appreicate the info, big time!

05-05-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
cplhester Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma Posts: 502 View My Garage	hold the upshift paddle down for a few seconds and it goes back to auto S mode

05-05-2010, 06:01 PM	#10
Lieutenant Drives: pagani zonda Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 22	wow. these are some great tips!!!