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ChevyboiUSA · 01-05-2015, 01:44 AM

when driving your L99 SS, do you enjoy the ride better when its controlled by tap shift or when the computer is in control? and which option gives the best performance? TIA

REDDNOZE · 01-05-2015, 02:12 AM

I like it in sport mode w/ my Range AFM delete plugged in. When I buy purchase a gear shifter w/ tap shift from CFD on here I may change my mind.

Red2014SS · 01-05-2015, 04:40 AM

It depends on how I am driving. If I'm just cruising around, I let the computer do it all. Plus, if there are any sharp turns, the paddles are useless for me. If I am getting on it in a straight line, I use the paddles.

BluePhoenix · 01-05-2015, 06:57 AM

Tap shift can be fun, but I rarely ever use it. Never forget the time in my 2012 SS that I went to make a turn on to a side street and having the car in sport mode I bumped the downshift tap shift and the car growled like a Manual down shifting. Dumb but I was like holy shit, I'm sure part of that was the Borla ATak

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Denis · 01-05-2015, 07:15 AM

I use the tap shift 90% of the time.

CFD · 01-05-2015, 07:37 AM

I'm a big fan of tapshift. Lol, but get the buttons off the wheel and on the shifter where they belong and all is well.

SlingShot · 01-05-2015, 08:12 AM

It would have been nice if they set it up the same as the Chevy SS. On my SS there are the paddles on the wheel and "Slap" shift with the shifter, kinda nice.

Youngone · 01-05-2015, 08:19 AM

I use them because I'm not tuned so I do it to get rid of the AFM.

PalmerGA · 01-05-2015, 11:04 AM

Sport Mode w/ Range AFM device 98% of the time. Sometimes I'll downshift with the taps just to get a little rev noise, but very rarely.

paul44 · 01-05-2015, 11:13 AM

Use them all the time.

blewbyyou · 01-05-2015, 11:40 AM

I bought an automatic for the ease of driving since mine is a DD but when
entering an expressway I almost always tap shift down a couple times
to get that extra boost of power I like doing it that way instead of just punching it and letting the trans down shift for me.Most of the time when down shifting your entering a corner and the paddles are somewhat difficult
to operate because of placement of your hands on the wheel.

SoChrisB · 01-05-2015, 11:59 AM

I would use them more if the paddle shifters were on the shifter. I too use my Range and sport mode. This is my first automatic, so it took a lot of getting used to.

pbretelson · 01-05-2015, 12:06 PM

Sports Mode 50% of the time (spirited driving). Out of the hole to 70, "S" mode seems to have better shift points. Use paddles about 10% of the time.

CFD · 01-05-2015, 12:07 PM

Some may not be aware of these as I haven't been posting much so figured I'd let everyone know. The last page has the four current models I offer.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379915

01-05-2015, 01:44 AM	#1
ChevyboiUSA Drives: 2011 CAMARO SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ATLANTA Posts: 37	for L99 drivers when driving your L99 SS, do you enjoy the ride better when its controlled by tap shift or when the computer is in control? and which option gives the best performance? TIA

01-05-2015, 04:40 AM	#3
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	It depends on how I am driving. If I'm just cruising around, I let the computer do it all. Plus, if there are any sharp turns, the paddles are useless for me. If I am getting on it in a straight line, I use the paddles. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-05-2015, 06:57 AM	#4
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,282	Tap shift can be fun, but I rarely ever use it. Never forget the time in my 2012 SS that I went to make a turn on to a side street and having the car in sport mode I bumped the downshift tap shift and the car growled like a Manual down shifting. Dumb but I was like holy shit, I'm sure part of that was the Borla ATak . __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

01-05-2015, 07:15 AM	#5
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I use the tap shift 90% of the time. __________________

01-05-2015, 08:12 AM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	It would have been nice if they set it up the same as the Chevy SS. On my SS there are the paddles on the wheel and "Slap" shift with the shifter, kinda nice. __________________

01-05-2015, 02:12 AM	#2
REDDNOZE Drives: 14 summit white 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: from Chicago to Vegas Posts: 55	I like it in sport mode w/ my Range AFM delete plugged in. When I buy purchase a gear shifter w/ tap shift from CFD on here I may change my mind.

01-05-2015, 07:37 AM	#6
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I'm a big fan of tapshift. Lol, but get the buttons off the wheel and on the shifter where they belong and all is well.

01-05-2015, 08:19 AM	#8
Youngone Drives: Supercharged 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 231	I use them because I'm not tuned so I do it to get rid of the AFM.

01-05-2015, 11:04 AM	#9
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Sport Mode w/ Range AFM device 98% of the time. Sometimes I'll downshift with the taps just to get a little rev noise, but very rarely. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-05-2015, 11:13 AM	#10
paul44 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lebanon Posts: 450	Use them all the time. __________________ My build thread: Evilbee

01-05-2015, 11:40 AM	#11
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 453	I bought an automatic for the ease of driving since mine is a DD but when entering an expressway I almost always tap shift down a couple times to get that extra boost of power I like doing it that way instead of just punching it and letting the trans down shift for me.Most of the time when down shifting your entering a corner and the paddles are somewhat difficult to operate because of placement of your hands on the wheel.

01-05-2015, 11:59 AM	#12
SoChrisB Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 597 View My Garage	I would use them more if the paddle shifters were on the shifter. I too use my Range and sport mode. This is my first automatic, so it took a lot of getting used to.

01-05-2015, 12:06 PM	#13
pbretelson Drives: 2013 2SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 155 View My Garage	Sports Mode 50% of the time (spirited driving). Out of the hole to 70, "S" mode seems to have better shift points. Use paddles about 10% of the time.

01-05-2015, 12:07 PM	#14
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Some may not be aware of these as I haven't been posting much so figured I'd let everyone know. The last page has the four current models I offer. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379915