Tap Shift Related Questions

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by JoeKay

Hello All,

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

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

Thanks in advanced..

Joe

So I guess I'll take #3...

AFM is always present in D & S (unless tuned out). I believe driving in M you can avoid it for the most part, by keeping higher rpms.

That is the key... driving aggressively in S or even D would also avoid it.

(I don't even think it kicks on anymore in my Camaro)

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

[klatterblast]

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

just how fast does yours shift in tap mode because i have got a new tranny tune this is the second tune i have had, this tune increased line pressure alot, it shifts quick and firm in d or m(sport), but i told him i want instant tap shifts and there still not fast enough and dont think he can get it to tap shift quicker so either people think that its shifting faster and not really, or my tuner which is a good tuner has not figured it out , could i get an expert to reply , thanks.

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by TonyNo

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

Tell that to my car

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Tell that to my car

Yeah, definately not the same in the SS... definately not!

[Tee304]

Originally Posted by Revo1

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

I do it all the time. NO harm!

[GreenMonster]

good info... so just to b clear bcuz i have never tried it....
I can leave it on "s" and never have to paddle shift?? what benefits do I gain by driving in "S" mode as opposed to "D" ?? thanks.....much appreciated

[Echelon2010]

Originally Posted by cplhester

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

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.

[Xander]

M without tap shift is sport mode and sport mode keeps the rpm at a higher range longer than D.

[StlRomAniaN]

Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

So I guess I'll take #3...

AFM is always present in D & S (unless tuned out). I believe driving in M you can avoid it for the most part, by keeping higher rpms.

That is the key... driving aggressively in S or even D would also avoid it.

(I don't even think it kicks on anymore in my Camaro)

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

[StlRomAniaN]

Originally Posted by klatterblast

just how fast does yours shift in tap mode because i have got a new tranny tune this is the second tune i have had, this tune increased line pressure alot, it shifts quick and firm in d or m(sport), but i told him i want instant tap shifts and there still not fast enough and dont think he can get it to tap shift quicker so either people think that its shifting faster and not really, or my tuner which is a good tuner has not figured it out , could i get an expert to reply , thanks.

I filmed it and went through it again and again in slow mo and it seems to be around 400 ms (.4 sec.) from click to next gear.

*Note: Everyone needs to remember that the delay isn't bad. Well it is, but the delay does not mean your car is not in gear. It's just the computer trying to get the code to the transmission. When it shifts, it shift...quickly.

[Maurdib]

Originally Posted by Xander

M without tap shift is sport mode and sport mode keeps the rpm at a higher range longer than D.

is this true for both V6 and V8?

[goose2011]

the amf does get used in sports or manual mode there a tuner out there to take it out ....cuz it drove me insane when i put on my qtp cutouts listening to the droaining sound

[StlRomAniaN]

Originally Posted by Maurdib

is this true for both V6 and V8?

yes

[StlRomAniaN]

Originally Posted by goose2011

the amf does get used in sports or manual mode there a tuner out there to take it out ....cuz it drove me insane when i put on my qtp cutouts listening to the droaining sound

Not manual mode, sorry.