SS Auto w/Automatic Fuel Management-AFM - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cmore · 09-12-2010, 08:28 AM

If u have the SS with the Auto shifter, I am trying to see how those with that option feel about the AFM part of it. I hate the way AFM works. I can feel and hear when it changes back to V8 operation. The engine feels like it is being lugged before it changes back to V8 mode and rattles while it is haveing to pull while engaged. Going down hill, all is well until it has to kick back to V8 mode. Even the 4 cylinders I have driven run smoother than this while car while in 4 cylinder mode.

I HATE IT!

SQUALO · 09-12-2010, 08:47 AM

Mine is still active, as long as warranty is in effect, but I really hate it. I wish I also wish I had a choice to have it installed or not.

Something for GM to consider in the future, and stay within gov't. regulations. It really hampers the TRUE PERFORMANCE of this beautiful resurrection of a MUSCLE CAR! Let the buyer decide, I don't let gov't. dictate what and/or how I buy things, whenever possible.

I had no choice, but I wanted the car more, but my message to the gov't who was involved in regulating this: concentrate on ending WARS AROUND THE WORLD & PRESERVE HUMAN LIFE!

swansor · 09-12-2010, 08:55 AM

The only time I like AFM is when i go on a trip and I get 29MPG. Around town it is annoying and I end up hitting the paddles to get rid of it.

kd4hey · 09-12-2010, 10:17 AM

I haven't driven mine enough for it to get annoying, yet. I do wish GM had installed a menu selection or a button to de-activate it if the driver wishes, much like traction control.

I also REALLY wish the LS3 was offered with the auto, that would have been my choice.

Revo1 · 09-12-2010, 10:19 AM

Gonna tune mine out...

SGOS252382 · 09-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Once you start modding your L99 A6, you'll want to get the AFM deleted.

I really didn't mind the AFM when my car was stock. But once I started modding (more aggressive exhaust setup), I quickly started hating it.

Hopeful · 09-12-2010, 10:31 AM

I would like too see it activate at 50mph and above. Below that, it's annoying.

Andy

Darth_Emma · 09-12-2010, 10:34 AM

Your poll does not allow multiple responses. For me, I would have liked to have chosen both "Given the choice of w/AFM or w/out would choose w/out " AND "Have removed AFM and like it." However, as I could only chose one, I chose the latter because I've tuned mine out and LOVE it.

I would also have chosen: " Have or will tune it out, even if no power train Warranty."

Too many similar choices that overlap.

SGOS252382 · 09-12-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopeful

I would like too see it activate at 50mph and above. Below that, it's annoying.

Andy

Above 50mph, AMF can be very annoying if you're modded. My car sounded like a VW bug everytime I barely got on the gas while cruising 60mph or so. It was an emabarrassing sound for a 400+hp Camaro.

Deleted the AFM and the car sounded like 6.2 L V8 everytimem you get on and off the gas (no matter what speed your driving).

There needs to be a simple switch to turn AFM on or off. If you want to use it on long highway trips (I wouldn't because of the weird noises) you could just turn it on.

Kulo · 09-12-2010, 10:48 AM

I just dont like the AFM,i can feel it kick in.
It would be nice if GM would sell a computer "Flash" thru their performance divison eliminating it or just have it active in D and not M. Think of the money they would make cause i would buy it.

Memphis SS · 09-12-2010, 10:59 AM

I would like GM to put a switch in like the traction control and give you the choice of when you want to use it.

oldfriend · 09-12-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kd4hey

I haven't driven mine enough for it to get annoying, yet. I do wish GM had installed a menu selection or a button to de-activate it if the driver wishes, much like traction control.

I also REALLY wish the LS3 was offered with the auto, that would have been my choice.

I M WITH YOU BRO ,PUSH BUTTOM V8/4 ON DEMAND ,NOW YOU'R TALKING !!!

:b ow:

GEEo · 09-12-2010, 11:24 AM

The AFM should have a switch or something that you have the option to turn it off and turn it on.

I was at my dealership couple days ago and I was talking to this guy that his Camaro had this rattling problem too for over a year now. He said the dealer never figured out how to solve this rattling problem.

Is It that bad?

VictoryMuscleCars · 09-12-2010, 11:25 AM

I've never noticed it turn on or off or any of the issues that others have experienced. When I need power I've got it and my A6 Camaro has never failed me in terms of performance/power. For me it's no big deal, so I like it.

View Poll Results: How do u feel about AFM?
Like it.	20	16.67%
Would buy a Std Trans if can not get the Auto w/o AFM	9	7.50%
Given the choice of w/AFM or w/out would choose w/out	46	38.33%
Given the choice of w/AFM or w/out would choose with	3	2.50%
W/out a choice would/will pay extra to have it removed	5	4.17%
Have removed AFM and like it.	19	15.83%
Have removed AFM and wish u hadn't	0	0%
Have or will tune it out, even if no power train Warranty	18	15.00%
Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

09-12-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	SS Auto w/Automatic Fuel Management-AFM If u have the SS with the Auto shifter, I am trying to see how those with that option feel about the AFM part of it. I hate the way AFM works. I can feel and hear when it changes back to V8 operation. The engine feels like it is being lugged before it changes back to V8 mode and rattles while it is haveing to pull while engaged. Going down hill, all is well until it has to kick back to V8 mode. Even the 4 cylinders I have driven run smoother than this while car while in 4 cylinder mode. I HATE IT!

09-12-2010, 08:47 AM	#2
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	Mine is still active, as long as warranty is in effect, but I really hate it. I wish I also wish I had a choice to have it installed or not. Something for GM to consider in the future, and stay within gov't. regulations. It really hampers the TRUE PERFORMANCE of this beautiful resurrection of a MUSCLE CAR! Let the buyer decide, I don't let gov't. dictate what and/or how I buy things, whenever possible. I had no choice, but I wanted the car more, but my message to the gov't who was involved in regulating this: concentrate on ending WARS AROUND THE WORLD & PRESERVE HUMAN LIFE! __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

09-12-2010, 10:17 AM	#4
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	I haven't driven mine enough for it to get annoying, yet. I do wish GM had installed a menu selection or a button to de-activate it if the driver wishes, much like traction control. I also REALLY wish the LS3 was offered with the auto, that would have been my choice. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

09-12-2010, 10:19 AM	#5
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Gonna tune mine out... __________________ "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

09-12-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
swansor Drives: 2010 2SS ABM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 374	The only time I like AFM is when i go on a trip and I get 29MPG. Around town it is annoying and I end up hitting the paddles to get rid of it.

09-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#6
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Once you start modding your L99 A6, you'll want to get the AFM deleted. I really didn't mind the AFM when my car was stock. But once I started modding (more aggressive exhaust setup), I quickly started hating it.

09-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#7
Hopeful Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morehead City, NC Posts: 144	I would like too see it activate at 50mph and above. Below that, it's annoying. Andy __________________ 2SS/RS L99 IOM GFX Painted Blk Stripes

09-12-2010, 10:34 AM	#8
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Your poll does not allow multiple responses. For me, I would have liked to have chosen both "Given the choice of w/AFM or w/out would choose w/out " AND "Have removed AFM and like it." However, as I could only chose one, I chose the latter because I've tuned mine out and LOVE it. I would also have chosen: " Have or will tune it out, even if no power train Warranty." Too many similar choices that overlap.

09-12-2010, 10:48 AM	#10
Kulo Drives: Silver Ice Metallic SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 133 View My Garage	I just dont like the AFM,i can feel it kick in. It would be nice if GM would sell a computer "Flash" thru their performance divison eliminating it or just have it active in D and not M. Think of the money they would make cause i would buy it. __________________ *JBA High Flow Cats, CAI Intake, Ported Throttle Body, Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, 12.57 @111.6 mph*

09-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#11
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	I would like GM to put a switch in like the traction control and give you the choice of when you want to use it. __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

09-12-2010, 11:24 AM	#13
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	The AFM should have a switch or something that you have the option to turn it off and turn it on. I was at my dealership couple days ago and I was talking to this guy that his Camaro had this rattling problem too for over a year now. He said the dealer never figured out how to solve this rattling problem. Is It that bad?

09-12-2010, 11:25 AM	#14
VictoryMuscleCars Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 886	I've never noticed it turn on or off or any of the issues that others have experienced. When I need power I've got it and my A6 Camaro has never failed me in terms of performance/power. For me it's no big deal, so I like it. __________________ Tom P

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