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caliguy · 07-08-2011, 11:51 PM

Interesting, i've only put it on M once and used the paddles just to try it, So your saying if i put the shifter in M mode and NOT touch the paddles it will shift on its own but just at a higher RPM even if i'm not jumping on it?

JBCamaro2011 · 07-09-2011, 12:30 AM

Yes, the stick shift in M position without touching the +/- tapshift will change gears automatically for you in a more agressive way. ( just like in D but higher revs and agressive) As soon as you touch the tapshift buttons + or - you are automaticaly in M (for manual) mode.

If you want to go back in S mode, just hold de + for a couple of seconds and you will see that it switches back to S mode and you don't need the tapshift to change gears anymore.

caliguy · 07-09-2011, 01:59 AM

Thankyou for explaining, gonna try it tommorow

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Originally Posted by JBCamaro2011

Yes, the stick shift in M position without touching the +/- tapshift will change gears automatically for you in a more agressive way. ( just like in D but higher revs and agressive) As soon as you touch the tapshift buttons + or - you are automaticaly in M (for manual) mode.

If you want to go back in S mode, just hold de + for a couple of seconds and you will see that it switches back to S mode and you don't need the tapshift to change gears anymore.

cam62 · 07-09-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Aieaboy

Hahahaha. I'm such a tool. I've had my Camaro for 4 MONTHS and just figured out the difference between D & S modes. Love the S mode!

hahaha.. it only took me a month

I thought the S was the car telling me to shift.. LOL. The owners manual sure isn't clear about that. It doesn't say anything about sport mode.

cam62 · 07-09-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JBCamaro2011

Yes, the stick shift in M position without touching the +/- tapshift will change gears automatically for you in a more agressive way. ( just like in D but higher revs and agressive) As soon as you touch the tapshift buttons + or - you are automaticaly in M (for manual) mode.

If you want to go back in S mode, just hold de + for a couple of seconds and you will see that it switches back to S mode and you don't need the tapshift to change gears anymore.

Don't forget to go back to S mode. I have a couple of times and then realized I was almost redlining 2nd gear. My point is, that in Manual mode, the care WILL not upshift automatically. I don't remember if it will downshift automatically or not though.

Majic · 07-09-2011, 08:13 AM

Doesn't anyone read their owner's manual anymore? It is all explained there.

Nightfall · 07-09-2011, 08:16 AM

also maybe im going nuts here but in S and Manual mode the steering tightens ALOT and the turning ratios of the steering wheel shortens also i think the susption tightens as well

all i know is like i posted in another thread 90% of the time i drive in Manual Tap Shift mode i can keep my RPM below 2k most of the time seems to save on gas too

hope you all enjoy it

OH one time it payed off was i forgot my wallet at home i live 20 30 mins from my work so i slaped it in sport and went for it turned an hour drive into a 25 min drive

i love sport its so epic pedels are so more better

if i just want to cruise say SCREW IT i just put it in D and go

what suprizes me though is there is no 2 or 1 gears like other automatics just P R N D M its weird IMO

Devon · 07-09-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Majic

Doesn't anyone read their owner's manual anymore? It is all explained there.

Of course not. I mean what's easier than opening and doing a minute of reading from a little book with everything you want to know about your car?

Taking photos, uploading photos, typing in an obvious question and waiting hours for a response that may or may not be clear, of course.

Nightfall · 07-09-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Devon

Of course not. I mean what's easier than opening and doing a minute of reading from a little book with everything you want to know about your car?

Taking photos, uploading photos, typing in an obvious question and waiting hours for a response that may or may not be clear, of course.

ChadG · 07-09-2011, 08:41 AM

S mode ftw

I don't think holding the + shift on the 2010 will cause it to go back to S from M, I've always had to actually use the shifter to go from D back to M (which puts it in S by default) to reset it.

I usually do all my driving in S mode, but will occasionally go to M if I'm first at a red light and want to have some fun - but honestly even then S does a better job of shifting if you just want to accelerate quickly.

seminolejon · 07-09-2011, 09:18 AM

Okay, I've had my car for a little over a month and 1000 miles. I did not know about this Sport mode!! I thought M mode was just to use paddle shifters.

Now I can't wait to drive and test sport mode.

Thanks!!

MARINE1991 · 07-09-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

No.

The "M" setting has two modes, Sport Mode and Manual Mode.
- If you use the paddles you will enter Manual Mode.
- If you do not use the paddles you will enter Sport Mode which is just like Drive except more sporty.

Wow I have had my car for 2 years and I did not know that...

MARINE1991 · 07-09-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by seminolejon

Okay, I've had my car for a little over a month and 1000 miles. I did not know about this Sport mode!! I thought M mode was just to use paddle shifters.

Now I can't wait to drive and test sport mode.

Thanks!!

I thought that too....

seminolejon · 07-09-2011, 09:26 AM

And to the inquiries about reading the owner's manual... yes, i have read it. In fact it's on my coffee table for easy access. However the manual doesn't mention the phrase "sport mode". After re-reading it, it does explain it, but not very directly.

Either way, I'm glad I know about it now.

07-08-2011, 11:51 PM	#29
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07-09-2011, 12:30 AM	#30
JBCamaro2011 A proud veteran Drives: Camaro 2LT 2011 IOM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sainte-Julie, Québec Posts: 203 View My Garage	Yes, the stick shift in M position without touching the +/- tapshift will change gears automatically for you in a more agressive way. ( just like in D but higher revs and agressive) As soon as you touch the tapshift buttons + or - you are automaticaly in M (for manual) mode. If you want to go back in S mode, just hold de + for a couple of seconds and you will see that it switches back to S mode and you don't need the tapshift to change gears anymore. __________________ K&N CAI, MBRP cat-back, Billet fuel door, Billet door sills plate, Side vent gill, Footwell lightning, black bowtie, tinted windows, OEM convertible spoiler, orange seat stitching, Walmart's orange pedal covers and more to come

07-09-2011, 08:16 AM	#35
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	also maybe im going nuts here but in S and Manual mode the steering tightens ALOT and the turning ratios of the steering wheel shortens also i think the susption tightens as well all i know is like i posted in another thread 90% of the time i drive in Manual Tap Shift mode i can keep my RPM below 2k most of the time seems to save on gas too hope you all enjoy it OH one time it payed off was i forgot my wallet at home i live 20 30 mins from my work so i slaped it in sport and went for it turned an hour drive into a 25 min drive i love sport its so epic pedels are so more better if i just want to cruise say SCREW IT i just put it in D and go what suprizes me though is there is no 2 or 1 gears like other automatics just P R N D M its weird IMO __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

07-09-2011, 08:41 AM	#38
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	S mode ftw I don't think holding the + shift on the 2010 will cause it to go back to S from M, I've always had to actually use the shifter to go from D back to M (which puts it in S by default) to reset it. I usually do all my driving in S mode, but will occasionally go to M if I'm first at a red light and want to have some fun - but honestly even then S does a better job of shifting if you just want to accelerate quickly. Last edited by ChadG; 07-09-2011 at 08:52 AM.

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seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	And to the inquiries about reading the owner's manual... yes, i have read it. In fact it's on my coffee table for easy access. However the manual doesn't mention the phrase "sport mode". After re-reading it, it does explain it, but not very directly. Either way, I'm glad I know about it now.