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Tony Stark · 07-06-2013, 09:38 PM

I know this question maybe pointless in this age of cars since most cars help prevent you doing damage to the transmission

But basically can I switch from lets say D to M with a automatic transmission while the car is driving so I can pass a slow person and have my engine roar in sport mode.

I never felt the need to move a gear in an automatic car before in my current ride (07 Impala) the gears are D 3 2 1 and I havent used any but D.

What I am trying to inquire about is hard to type online but hopefully my question is able to be read, but I do not own a Camaro yet before you flame me for not knowing my car lol.

oldfriend · 07-06-2013, 09:47 PM

You can't go from D to M
You have to first go from D to S , the use the paddles at the wheel , and go to M , right hand shifts UP ,left one shifts DOWN
And no , you can't hurt the trans by shifting in to just about everything from anything , if the car can't andle it , it will show on the SCREEN , shift DENIED

It's all the the owners Manual

tom231 · 07-06-2013, 09:49 PM

Yes! You can switch into manual mode at any time. In fact, on the SS's you can switch into manual mode just by touching the paddle shifter without actually moving the gear selector.

zandron263 · 07-06-2013, 09:50 PM

Yes you can with no issue. if you try to drop into too low of a gear you will get a shift denied message on the DIC.

Tony Stark · 07-06-2013, 09:51 PM

Thanks guys

Dynamite · 07-06-2013, 10:22 PM

Just leave it in M. I did when I had my old 2LT. It stayed in sport mode at all times. Downshift when you want to get in the high RPMS and hold the Upshift (right paddle) to switch back to automatic mode, it takes about 2 seconds to activate.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 07-06-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

You can't go from D to M
You have to first go from D to S , the use the paddles at the wheel , and go to M , right hand shifts UP ,left one shifts DOWN
And no , you can't hurt the trans by shifting in to just about everything from anything , if the car can't andle it , it will show on the SCREEN , shift DENIED

It's all the the owners Manual

Sure you can. While in drive you can use the paddles to shift, no need to go to sport mode unless you intend on holding the gear.

When doing it in D the car will shift back to D once you have maintain a consistent speed for period of time.

I do it all the time to pass left lane idiots.

RaiderSS · 07-07-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

Sure you can. While in drive you can use the paddles to shift, no need to go to sport mode unless you intend on holding the gear.

When doing it in D the car will shift back to D once you have maintain a consistent speed for period of time.

I do it all the time to pass left lane idiots.

In 2010 and some 2011's you cant go D to M, you have to be in Sport to activate tap shift

102SS · 07-07-2013, 02:43 PM

On mine I have to move the shifter down to get paddle mode.

I make my pass then put her back in drive.

Frank in MD · 11-25-2013, 01:11 PM

I've been using the TAP shift feature a lot lately, my exhaust sounds so much meaner....

rdblan2 · 11-25-2013, 05:43 PM

You won't break anything. The car will prevent you from imploding anything.

Camaromax · 11-26-2013, 05:19 AM

Thank you for answering my doubts. I do this all the time. My uncle thought I would mess up the transmission.

07-06-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
Tony Stark Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 39	Automatic trans - Switch gears while driving without damage to gears? I know this question maybe pointless in this age of cars since most cars help prevent you doing damage to the transmission But basically can I switch from lets say D to M with a automatic transmission while the car is driving so I can pass a slow person and have my engine roar in sport mode. I never felt the need to move a gear in an automatic car before in my current ride (07 Impala) the gears are D 3 2 1 and I havent used any but D. What I am trying to inquire about is hard to type online but hopefully my question is able to be read, but I do not own a Camaro yet before you flame me for not knowing my car lol.

07-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#9
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,134	On mine I have to move the shifter down to get paddle mode. I make my pass then put her back in drive. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

11-25-2013, 01:11 PM	#10
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I've been using the TAP shift feature a lot lately, my exhaust sounds so much meaner.... __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

11-25-2013, 05:43 PM	#11
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	You won't break anything. The car will prevent you from imploding anything. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

11-26-2013, 05:19 AM	#12
Camaromax Young Grasshopper Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LS "MH" Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pomona Posts: 45	Thank you for answering my doubts. I do this all the time. My uncle thought I would mess up the transmission. __________________ *2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LS "MH"- BBK Performance Cold Air IntakeGranatelli Motorsports Axle-Back ExhaustPlasti-Dipped Wheel Trimmings, bezels and BowtiesLED interior lightsEagle Eye Headlights**

07-06-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You can't go from D to M You have to first go from D to S , the use the paddles at the wheel , and go to M , right hand shifts UP ,left one shifts DOWN And no , you can't hurt the trans by shifting in to just about everything from anything , if the car can't andle it , it will show on the SCREEN , shift DENIED It's all the the owners Manual

07-06-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
tom231 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 301	Yes! You can switch into manual mode at any time. In fact, on the SS's you can switch into manual mode just by touching the paddle shifter without actually moving the gear selector.

07-06-2013, 09:50 PM	#4
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Yes you can with no issue. if you try to drop into too low of a gear you will get a shift denied message on the DIC.

07-06-2013, 09:51 PM	#5
Tony Stark Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 39	Thanks guys

07-06-2013, 10:22 PM	#6
Dynamite Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 522	Just leave it in M. I did when I had my old 2LT. It stayed in sport mode at all times. Downshift when you want to get in the high RPMS and hold the Upshift (right paddle) to switch back to automatic mode, it takes about 2 seconds to activate.