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06-02-2015, 03:45 PM
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Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL
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Question for Auto ZL1's: D or M
Recently, I just started driving my ZL1 in the M (Sport mode) without using the paddle shifters and liked the response on both acceleration and de-acceleration with the tranny shifting. As this was a new "discovery" for me, any fellow members drive in this mode all the time and will it promote any faster wear & tear on the tranny?
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06-02-2015, 04:08 PM
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Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009
Location: Glendale, Arizona
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I drive in sport mode almost exclusively. No aditonal wear that I know of. Hurts the mileage somewhat.
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06-02-2015, 05:18 PM
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Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Maryland
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Yeah, I drive mine in M mode all the time too. It would start off in 2nd gear otherwise.
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06-02-2015, 05:25 PM
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Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Canada
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I always drive in M.
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06-02-2015, 05:30 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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Sport mode in both cars ...
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06-02-2015, 06:11 PM
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Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL
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Also, just started to use this method after my 10% pulley/damper/tune upgrade and my tuner suggested it. |
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06-02-2015, 06:30 PM
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Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
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M all of the time! No extra wear in M.
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06-02-2015, 10:33 PM
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GuitarmageddonZL1
Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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I use both. Depends on what I'm doing.
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06-02-2015, 11:57 PM
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Snake Eater
Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: TN
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If the car is tuned you will definitely start seeing a difference in mileage. I began driving in D because I noticed the gas mileage loss in M due to getting into my power band earlier.
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06-03-2015, 01:25 AM
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I use "D" until oil warms up (keeps rpm's lower) and then "M" and mostly tap shift as well.
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06-03-2015, 08:38 AM
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 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I normally run M in PTM mode 4 if im cruising around. D if I am stuck in traffic and feeling lazy.
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06-03-2015, 08:49 AM
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Drives: 2015 ZL1 Coupe A6 & 2002 ZO6 Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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What would be the best for the drag strip? M & PTM 5? I'm still trying to get used to my auto and can't seem the best way to launch the car on street or strip.
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06-03-2015, 09:53 AM
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Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
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PTM 5 with drag radial tires.
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06-03-2015, 10:02 AM
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 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
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Does the car make less power in non PTM 3-4 modes all the time, or does it only affect power cut during cornering/etc when traction is lost? Just curious when you're driving around the street if straight line performance with traction is reduced by not being in PTM 3-4. Does the tranny shift harder or differently in PTM 3-4 vs other modes or just the same?
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