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Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 07:15 PM

Hey there every one.. i figured i would finally introduce myself in a post.. I'm David AKA Taintedveins a senior in highschool .. and I drive a 2011 LS.
SO let me just get down to my questioning.. and find something that might help me out a bit.
The other day i tested out the manual gear with in the automatic and noticed there was a distinct sound difference after its use. it sounded as if there was more power. Now i would want to use that gear more often but it seems too simple for its use..

So has any one else used this gear and do you notice any differences?

Fogey · 11-06-2010, 07:20 PM

nt

spurscar · 11-06-2010, 07:21 PM

It is in Sport mode, holds shifts longer, more aggressive.

Read your manual.

Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 07:21 PM

nt? i have the car right outside ill take a picture for proof...

Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spurscar

It is in Sport mode, holds shifts longer, more aggressive.

Read your manual.

Thanks i sorta gave up reading the manual when i dealt with the battery....

ihaveacamaro · 11-06-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taintedveins

nt? i have the car right outside ill take a picture for proof...

I don't think he is saying you don't have a car, but rather that there is no different gear

as said before, car is just more aggressive holding gears longer

Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwantacamaro

I don't think he is saying you don't have a car, but rather that there is no different gear

as said before, car is just more aggressive holding gears longer

when i meant proof i was gonna take a shot of the shifter and show it while in the gear on the display. But thank you for your words they help :P

Reaper1a · 11-06-2010, 08:39 PM

If you shift it to "M" and dont shift yourself via the pushbuttons on the steeringwheel then it stays in sports mode and shifts aggresively on its own. Otherwise, you manually shift through at your pleasure with the tapshift buttons......hope this answers your question?

Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 08:41 PM

Yes it does thank you. that was my curiosity i wanted to know what the S meant anyway lol

camaroitalia · 11-06-2010, 08:44 PM

Im still scared to go into sport mode lol So I can just shift from D to M. then back at any speed? Also if i accidently hit the tap, can i put it back to D at any time?

Taintedveins · 11-06-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

Im still scared to go into sport mode lol So I can just shift from D to M. then back at any speed? Also if i accidently hit the tap, can i put it back to D at any time?

I'm glad to know i'm not the only one a little worried about it..

Reaper1a · 11-06-2010, 08:47 PM

No prob....yeah, as soon as you shift up or down with the tapshift the "S" will change to an "M" and whatever gear you're in on the DIC (i.e. M3, M4, etc.)

Reaper1a · 11-06-2010, 08:49 PM

Sports mode is fun!!

Try it out on an open road sometime....or if you just want to get a feel for what it's like drop it down before you pass someone

And, yes, that means you can shift in and out of it while driving.

scrming · 11-06-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

Im still scared to go into sport mode lol So I can just shift from D to M. then back at any speed? Also if i accidently hit the tap, can i put it back to D at any time?

Yes, you can move it from D to S... and from S to D... and S to Mx and Mx to D with no issue... it's all computer controlled and the car won't let you do anything really bad... like trying to down shift when you are already at a high RPM... the DIC will simply display SHIFT DENIED... LOL

11-06-2010, 07:15 PM	#1
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	Ok so... the Automatic has a manual gear..? Hey there every one.. i figured i would finally introduce myself in a post.. I'm David AKA Taintedveins a senior in highschool .. and I drive a 2011 LS. SO let me just get down to my questioning.. and find something that might help me out a bit. The other day i tested out the manual gear with in the automatic and noticed there was a distinct sound difference after its use. it sounded as if there was more power. Now i would want to use that gear more often but it seems too simple for its use.. So has any one else used this gear and do you notice any differences?

11-06-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	Huh? nt

11-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#3
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	It is in Sport mode, holds shifts longer, more aggressive. Read your manual. __________________

11-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#8
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	If you shift it to "M" and dont shift yourself via the pushbuttons on the steeringwheel then it stays in sports mode and shifts aggresively on its own. Otherwise, you manually shift through at your pleasure with the tapshift buttons......hope this answers your question? __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

11-06-2010, 08:44 PM	#10
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	Im still scared to go into sport mode lol So I can just shift from D to M. then back at any speed? Also if i accidently hit the tap, can i put it back to D at any time? __________________

11-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#9
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	Yes it does thank you. that was my curiosity i wanted to know what the S meant anyway lol

11-06-2010, 08:47 PM	#12
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	No prob....yeah, as soon as you shift up or down with the tapshift the "S" will change to an "M" and whatever gear you're in on the DIC (i.e. M3, M4, etc.) __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

11-06-2010, 08:49 PM	#13
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	Sports mode is fun!! Try it out on an open road sometime....or if you just want to get a feel for what it's like drop it down before you pass someone And, yes, that means you can shift in and out of it while driving. __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

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