What is sport mode? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

derin11 · 07-22-2009, 12:40 PM

I know that "D" is drive, and that Paddleshifters are, well, paddleshifters...
But, what is the Sport mode when you drop it into M???

zebra · 07-22-2009, 12:43 PM

from what i understand, that's where you use the paddle shifters to tell the car what gear it's gonna use...

unless you're talking about the more relaxed traction/stability control setting

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-22-2009, 12:59 PM

It is a more aggresive progamming of the tranny to keep the car in gear longer if you are getting on it.

zebra · 07-22-2009, 01:09 PM

so forget what i said... i'm a manual guy anyway

Brokinarrow · 07-22-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

so forget what i said... i'm a manual guy anyway

PQ · 07-22-2009, 01:24 PM

Sport Mode is the mental and logistical things you have to go through just before football season starts. Like making sure you have your 'Game Day' or 'Sunday Ticket' packages in order. And spending that extra time with the wife to make up for the time you'll spend concentrating on the games and scenarios. Then, tactfully, making her aware of the upcoming campaign.

For example, "Honey? Is there anything you want to talk about before football season starts?"

Sport Mode should not be confused with 'Playoff Mode' which doesn't require special subscriptions or anything but is a more 'cerebral' preperation. It requires a more solid and stern plan of attack.

For example, "Hey, find something to do for a few weeks, I need some space".

Hope this cleared it up for you. Sport Mode is a feature I've had since I was a small boy. It's easy to use but may require some practice.

CAUTION; DO NOT use Sport Mode if you are in a brand new relationship. Sport Mode requires a break in period. Low RPM and slower speeds.

Disclaimer:
Sport Mode not compatible with all models. Use sport mode at your own risk.

zebra · 07-22-2009, 01:25 PM

i'd expect that from you!

Brokinarrow · 07-22-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irpq11

Sport Mode is the mental and logistical things you have to go through just before football season starts. Like making sure you have your 'Game Day' or 'Sunday Ticket' packages in order. And spending that extra time with the wife to make up for the time you'll spend concentrating on the games and scenarios. Then, tactfully, making her aware of the upcoming campaign.

For example, "Honey? Is there anything you want to talk about before football season starts?"

Sport Mode should not be confused with 'Playoff Mode' which doesn't require special subscriptions or anything but is a more 'cerebral' preperation. It requires a more solid and stern plan of attack.

For example, "Hey, find something to do for a few weeks, I need some space".

Hope this cleared it up for you. Sport Mode is a feature I've had since I was a small boy. It's easy to use but may require some practice.

CAUTION; DO NOT use Sport Mode if you are in a brand new relationship. Sport Mode requires a break in period. Low RPM and slower speeds.

Disclaimer:
Sport Mode not compatible with all models. Use sport mode at your own risk.

that was awesome!!!

scrming · 07-22-2009, 03:05 PM

I LOVE SPORT MODE! I was on the road course Saturday and I just left it in Sport mode rather than using the paddle shifters... Sport mode worked great!

pinkcamaro10 · 07-22-2009, 03:11 PM

yes yes i heart sport mode.

Scott Jones · 07-22-2009, 06:37 PM

I drive in Sport Mode all the time. I assume it means I'm getting less mpgs, but I can live with that. I use the paddle shifters on the highway.

skipj3 · 07-22-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irpq11

Sport Mode is the mental and logistical things you have to go through just before football season starts. Like making sure you have your 'Game Day' or 'Sunday Ticket' packages in order. And spending that extra time with the wife to make up for the time you'll spend concentrating on the games and scenarios. Then, tactfully, making her aware of the upcoming campaign.

For example, "Honey? Is there anything you want to talk about before football season starts?"

Sport Mode should not be confused with 'Playoff Mode' which doesn't require special subscriptions or anything but is a more 'cerebral' preperation. It requires a more solid and stern plan of attack.

For example, "Hey, find something to do for a few weeks, I need some space".

Hope this cleared it up for you. Sport Mode is a feature I've had since I was a small boy. It's easy to use but may require some practice.

CAUTION; DO NOT use Sport Mode if you are in a brand new relationship. Sport Mode requires a break in period. Low RPM and slower speeds.

Disclaimer:
Sport Mode not compatible with all models. Use sport mode at your own risk.

So how would one handle 'Super Bowl Mode' or BCS Mode'?

PQ · 07-22-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipj3

So how would one handle 'Super Bowl Mode' or BCS Mode'?

"Get lost"

Quackaddict · 07-22-2009, 10:38 PM

Yeah when I am in traffic and don't want to shift with the paddles but need to get up and go for lane changes etc I keep it in sport mode.

07-22-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
derin11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San clemente Posts: 229 View My Garage	What is sport mode? I know that "D" is drive, and that Paddleshifters are, well, paddleshifters... But, what is the Sport mode when you drop it into M???

07-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	from what i understand, that's where you use the paddle shifters to tell the car what gear it's gonna use... unless you're talking about the more relaxed traction/stability control setting __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-22-2009, 01:09 PM	#4
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	so forget what i said... i'm a manual guy anyway __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-22-2009, 01:24 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Sport Mode is the mental and logistical things you have to go through just before football season starts. Like making sure you have your 'Game Day' or 'Sunday Ticket' packages in order. And spending that extra time with the wife to make up for the time you'll spend concentrating on the games and scenarios. Then, tactfully, making her aware of the upcoming campaign. For example, "Honey? Is there anything you want to talk about before football season starts?" Sport Mode should not be confused with 'Playoff Mode' which doesn't require special subscriptions or anything but is a more 'cerebral' preperation. It requires a more solid and stern plan of attack. For example, "Hey, find something to do for a few weeks, I need some space". Hope this cleared it up for you. Sport Mode is a feature I've had since I was a small boy. It's easy to use but may require some practice. CAUTION; DO NOT use Sport Mode if you are in a brand new relationship. Sport Mode requires a break in period. Low RPM and slower speeds. Disclaimer: Sport Mode not compatible with all models. Use sport mode at your own risk. __________________

07-22-2009, 01:25 PM	#7
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i'd expect that from you! __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-22-2009, 12:59 PM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	It is a more aggresive progamming of the tranny to keep the car in gear longer if you are getting on it.

07-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#9
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I LOVE SPORT MODE! I was on the road course Saturday and I just left it in Sport mode rather than using the paddle shifters... Sport mode worked great! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#10
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	yes yes i heart sport mode. __________________

07-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#11
Scott Jones Drives: Black 2010 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 50 View My Garage	I drive in Sport Mode all the time. I assume it means I'm getting less mpgs, but I can live with that. I use the paddle shifters on the highway. __________________

07-22-2009, 10:38 PM	#14
Quackaddict Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 209	Yeah when I am in traffic and don't want to shift with the paddles but need to get up and go for lane changes etc I keep it in sport mode. __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin

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