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Number 3 · 10-14-2009, 03:32 PM

First, you don't say what about AFM is holding you back. I agree with the earlier posts from the guys who have it. It is invisible, doesn't impact performance and you will basically on go into AFM mode when crusing and generally at 45 mph or so. And when you put the spurs to it, it is truly instant that you will be in V8 mode.

And I will of course continue to be the stick in the mud - if you do an aftermarket tune you will void you powertrain warranty. It's not worth it.

POWERFREAK · 10-14-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

And I will of course continue to be the stick in the mud - if you do an aftermarket tune you will void you powertrain warranty. It's not worth it.

knew it was just a matter of time.

blackZbandit · 10-14-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

And I will of course continue to be the stick in the mud - if you do an aftermarket tune you will void you powertrain warranty. It's not worth it.

I was reading this thread and wondering what was taking so long for somebody to bring up the most important point.

CamaroFemme · 10-14-2009, 04:44 PM

Just another one here vouching that I can't even tell when the AFM is on. No one expects your car to sound like a roaring, snarling beast at 45 mph.

wrek · 10-14-2009, 04:47 PM

I have tried to figure out when it's kicking in and have no clue. I can't hear or feel a difference, there is no hesitation when I accelerate or anything.

POWERFREAK · 10-14-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit

I was reading this thread and wondering what was taking so long for somebody to bring up the least important point.

fixed it for you.

ttss · 10-14-2009, 05:10 PM

I have an automatic SS now. Mine was not invisible or transparent. I could feel it as well as hear it. The AFM was always switching off cylinders at low speeds and highway cruising (68-72 mph). Anytime the load on the engine changed, cylinders activate and deactivate (hills, traffic flow etc). At first I thought it was the trans shifting back and forth between gears (5th and 6th).
It is louder now that I have a Magnaflow exhaust. I relpaced the exhaust because the sound of the stock does not match the profile of the car IMHO.
I usually tap shift in manual mode to avoid it. I just completed a 1000 mile trip and gas mileage was actaully better in M6 than in D mode. So why do you even need it?
I have an automatic I drive manually because of the noise and jfeel. Not to mention I gave up 23hp. The tap shift is ok most of the time but if you need to shift while cornering you have to have the correct hand/steering wheel orientation. It would have been nice to have the ratchet shifter and the tap shift in the console like most sports cars.

One way to overcome the sound is turn up the stereo LOL! In the customer survey from GM I ripped on this one and only point about the car. I very much wish I had bought the manual shift.

Check this thread called "Does Your AFM Make You Sick?"

blackZbandit · 10-14-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

fixed it for you.

Up to you... just know when you take your car in for warranty repairs the service manager's going to look a lot like this

SGOS252382 · 10-14-2009, 05:16 PM

Yeah, call Jeremy at www.fasterproms.net
His home base in Tampa, but he does a lot of traveling.
You can also find out when he will be in your area and get you tuned.

Here's a quote from his site:

We travel to Gainseville, Orlando, Ft Myers and South Florida for tuning every few weeks. Please email us @ fastprom@tampabay.rr.com to get on the schedule. We are based out of the Tampa area.

bonnhew · 10-14-2009, 05:19 PM

juz because u dont know how to drive a manual shudnt make u buy an automatic .. a car like this shud def be manual..lol

POWERFREAK · 10-14-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit

Up to you... just know when you take your car in for warranty repairs the service manager's going to look a lot like this

yes, I know, I've seen the 45325002 threads. My car is tuned and I'm happy.

gjordon · 10-14-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bonnhew

juz because u dont know how to drive a manual shudnt make u buy an automatic .. a car like this shud def be manual..lol

Just take someone with you to drive it off the lot and don't practice in front of the Ford dealer!

Oldrocker · 10-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bonnhew

juz because u dont know how to drive a manual shudnt make u buy an automatic .. a car like this shud def be manual..lol

Shux, shore shud be shudnt it?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-14-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJuice

from buying an automatic. I don't even know how to drive manual, but i'd rather try and learn then to have AFM. I don't know any tuners in my area. What would you guys suggest?

I can't suggest anything. I'm more interested in why you don't like AFM?

10-14-2009, 03:32 PM	#15
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,174 View My Garage	First, you don't say what about AFM is holding you back. I agree with the earlier posts from the guys who have it. It is invisible, doesn't impact performance and you will basically on go into AFM mode when crusing and generally at 45 mph or so. And when you put the spurs to it, it is truly instant that you will be in V8 mode. And I will of course continue to be the stick in the mud - if you do an aftermarket tune you will void you powertrain warranty. It's not worth it. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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10-14-2009, 04:44 PM	#18
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	Just another one here vouching that I can't even tell when the AFM is on. No one expects your car to sound like a roaring, snarling beast at 45 mph.

10-14-2009, 04:47 PM	#19
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	I have tried to figure out when it's kicking in and have no clue. I can't hear or feel a difference, there is no hesitation when I accelerate or anything.

10-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#21
ttss TTSS Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cordova TN Posts: 48 View My Garage	I have an automatic SS now. Mine was not invisible or transparent. I could feel it as well as hear it. The AFM was always switching off cylinders at low speeds and highway cruising (68-72 mph). Anytime the load on the engine changed, cylinders activate and deactivate (hills, traffic flow etc). At first I thought it was the trans shifting back and forth between gears (5th and 6th). It is louder now that I have a Magnaflow exhaust. I relpaced the exhaust because the sound of the stock does not match the profile of the car IMHO. I usually tap shift in manual mode to avoid it. I just completed a 1000 mile trip and gas mileage was actaully better in M6 than in D mode. So why do you even need it? I have an automatic I drive manually because of the noise and jfeel. Not to mention I gave up 23hp. The tap shift is ok most of the time but if you need to shift while cornering you have to have the correct hand/steering wheel orientation. It would have been nice to have the ratchet shifter and the tap shift in the console like most sports cars. One way to overcome the sound is turn up the stereo LOL! In the customer survey from GM I ripped on this one and only point about the car. I very much wish I had bought the manual shift. Check this thread called "Does Your AFM Make You Sick?"

10-14-2009, 05:16 PM	#23
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Yeah, call Jeremy at www.fasterproms.net His home base in Tampa, but he does a lot of traveling. You can also find out when he will be in your area and get you tuned. Here's a quote from his site: We travel to Gainseville, Orlando, Ft Myers and South Florida for tuning every few weeks. Please email us @ fastprom@tampabay.rr.com to get on the schedule. We are based out of the Tampa area.

10-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#24
bonnhew Drives: Audi A5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 98	juz because u dont know how to drive a manual shudnt make u buy an automatic .. a car like this shud def be manual..lol