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whamslam3 · 07-31-2010, 07:08 AM

i was just wondering if the auto v6 has like a sport mode or somethin but doesnt go into manual mode?
so it still stays in auto but the performance is more fun is what im trying to say hehe

rydahog · 07-31-2010, 07:10 AM

Try taking the Traction control off. OR go to a track with a motorcross set up.

Ranger40 · 07-31-2010, 07:30 AM

If you shift into sport and don't use the paddles, it still shifts but in a more aggressive mode.

whamslam3 · 07-31-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger40

If you shift into sport and don't use the paddles, it still shifts but in a more aggressive mode.

o ok, so it is still in auto but more aggressive? perfect thats what i was looking for thnx man

can u drive like that all the time? is there any downsides to doing that?

Medic726 · 07-31-2010, 07:45 AM

It seems to me that the shift points are changed if you put it in sport mode. I drive mine in sport mode all the time time. Just make sure you dont bump the paddles when you turn.

whamslam3 · 07-31-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Medic726

It seems to me that the shift points are changed if you put it in sport mode. I drive mine in sport mode all the time time. Just make sure you dont bump the paddles when you turn.

ya that would suck lol. if that happened how would you change it back?

PieNsky · 07-31-2010, 07:58 AM

Push it back up to Drive and then back down to Manual.

Sir Nuke · 07-31-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

ya that would suck lol. if that happened how would you change it back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

Push it back up to Drive and then back down to Manual.

just like he said...

...and YES you can do it "ON THE FLY" you do not have to STOP.

Johnnyma45 · 07-31-2010, 09:44 AM

Speaking of V6 autos, on the way into downtown Dallas on I-35 last night the highway takes a series of very gradual dips and rises. I set the cruise on 75mph, and the rpms settled at 2k, but any time there was even a gradual slope, the engine downshifted pretty aggressively to match the speed. This was in D, not even M, and it's not something I'm used to in an auto...kinda wished it kept gear a little more if I'm just cruising cause that can't be good for mileage.

MIT'13 · 07-31-2010, 09:54 AM

the only downside to sport mode is that it will hurt your fuel economy if you always leave it on

balagan · 07-31-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

ya that would suck lol. if that happened how would you change it back?

Well if I hold the upshift paddle down for 2-3 seconds it goes back into sport auto mode.

Revo1 · 07-31-2010, 10:14 AM

There is a sport mode. Just throw the shifter into "M" mode, and don't touch the shifters. This will cause the car to shift more aggressively- by itself. It won't go into manual mode until you make your first paddleshift

To get out of shift mode, just put the car back in drive. As far as bumping the paddles inadvertently, you really don't have to worry much about that. They're so far back around the wheel, I just don't see it happening accidentally.

Berean · 07-31-2010, 10:18 AM

Get an M6, it's always in sport mode.

oldfriend · 07-31-2010, 10:19 AM

When you drive on S you are not going THERE, you want to be there, and when doing it on D you are going to get THERE where ever it is . It's just another way to see the same thing in my opinion [JUST WITH MORE FUN]

07-31-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	Quick V6 Question i was just wondering if the auto v6 has like a sport mode or somethin but doesnt go into manual mode? so it still stays in auto but the performance is more fun is what im trying to say hehe __________________

07-31-2010, 09:44 AM	#9
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	Speaking of V6 autos, on the way into downtown Dallas on I-35 last night the highway takes a series of very gradual dips and rises. I set the cruise on 75mph, and the rpms settled at 2k, but any time there was even a gradual slope, the engine downshifted pretty aggressively to match the speed. This was in D, not even M, and it's not something I'm used to in an auto...kinda wished it kept gear a little more if I'm just cruising cause that can't be good for mileage. __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

07-31-2010, 09:54 AM	#10
MIT'13 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY / Cambridge, MA Posts: 550 View My Garage	the only downside to sport mode is that it will hurt your fuel economy if you always leave it on __________________ 1944 Willys Jeep 2010 Camaro RS IMB w/ Sound System upgrade + Sunroof, Chrome gills

07-31-2010, 10:14 AM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	There is a sport mode. Just throw the shifter into "M" mode, and don't touch the shifters. This will cause the car to shift more aggressively- by itself. It won't go into manual mode until you make your first paddleshift To get out of shift mode, just put the car back in drive. As far as bumping the paddles inadvertently, you really don't have to worry much about that. They're so far back around the wheel, I just don't see it happening accidentally. __________________ "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

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rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	Try taking the Traction control off. OR go to a track with a motorcross set up.

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07-31-2010, 07:45 AM	#5
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	It seems to me that the shift points are changed if you put it in sport mode. I drive mine in sport mode all the time time. Just make sure you dont bump the paddles when you turn.

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