"S" mode - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Decepticon1069 · 06-20-2014, 03:47 PM

This is specifically for the 3.6L V6 couple with the Automatic transmission. we have 3 driver modes.
1. "D" mode. This is your normal drive mode where you may override the transmission with the Tapshift paddle shifters.
2. "S" mode. This is the sport mode. The paddle shifter are NOT used and the transmission shifts later at higher RPMs and keep the engine in the "power band" longer under hard acceleration.
3. "M" mode. This is the manual mode where you move your shifter to the "S" mode but you use the paddle shifters to control shifts. You car should automatically shift into 2nd gear under hard acceleration, then you are free to select gears after that.

Now here's my question: Have you experimented with these modes, and if so, do you notice a significant difference between them? Personally the "S" mode for me seems to be the most responsive and the best. In addition to these modes, has anyone experimented with turning off their Traction Control AND StabiliTrac?

Decepticon1069 · 06-20-2014, 03:48 PM

Note this question is for stock cars only, no additional parts (i.e. CAIs, throttle bodies, etc.).

woodside783 · 06-20-2014, 03:53 PM

the S just puts it in sport mode and changes the shift paterns or you can use the paddle shifters to shift. tuning off the nannies just let you use all the power with out the computer shuting the power down when it feels the car spin tires or get side ways. Get some where that is away from people to try this out and see how it reacts.

Aequitas & Veritas · 06-20-2014, 07:12 PM

I'm always in M on mine since I cannot stand the D shift points, and never use S since I love my paddles.

And turning the nannies off is fine, just learn the limits of the car first and gradually play with the set up

RubyCamaro · 06-20-2014, 08:17 PM

I only drive in S except on rare occasions. I learned early on that I hate the shift points in "D" & the unresponsiveness. I have played around with the paddle shift some but really need someone to teach me how to use them effectively. Overall I figure the car is smarter & faster than I am anyway. It will hopefully only get better when I get my HP dyno tune in a couple of weeks!

06-20-2014, 03:47 PM	#1
Decepticon1069 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1 LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Prince George Posts: 133	"S" mode This is specifically for the 3.6L V6 couple with the Automatic transmission. we have 3 driver modes. 1. "D" mode. This is your normal drive mode where you may override the transmission with the Tapshift paddle shifters. 2. "S" mode. This is the sport mode. The paddle shifter are NOT used and the transmission shifts later at higher RPMs and keep the engine in the "power band" longer under hard acceleration. 3. "M" mode. This is the manual mode where you move your shifter to the "S" mode but you use the paddle shifters to control shifts. You car should automatically shift into 2nd gear under hard acceleration, then you are free to select gears after that. Now here's my question: Have you experimented with these modes, and if so, do you notice a significant difference between them? Personally the "S" mode for me seems to be the most responsive and the best. In addition to these modes, has anyone experimented with turning off their Traction Control AND StabiliTrac?

06-20-2014, 03:53 PM	#3
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	the S just puts it in sport mode and changes the shift paterns or you can use the paddle shifters to shift. tuning off the nannies just let you use all the power with out the computer shuting the power down when it feels the car spin tires or get side ways. Get some where that is away from people to try this out and see how it reacts. __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

06-20-2014, 07:12 PM	#4
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	I'm always in M on mine since I cannot stand the D shift points, and never use S since I love my paddles. And turning the nannies off is fine, just learn the limits of the car first and gradually play with the set up __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

06-20-2014, 08:17 PM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I only drive in S except on rare occasions. I learned early on that I hate the shift points in "D" & the unresponsiveness. I have played around with the paddle shift some but really need someone to teach me how to use them effectively. Overall I figure the car is smarter & faster than I am anyway. It will hopefully only get better when I get my HP dyno tune in a couple of weeks! __________________

06-20-2014, 03:48 PM	#2
Decepticon1069 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1 LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Prince George Posts: 133	Note this question is for stock cars only, no additional parts (i.e. CAIs, throttle bodies, etc.).