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RubyCamaro · 02-16-2011, 12:52 PM

I used them in the snow at the recommendation of peers on C5. I never lost traction, slipped or slid one bit in some pretty difficult situations. I'm sure some of that was traction control, but especially on take offs & decelleration to stop, using the shifters probably helped.

VictoryMuscleCars · 02-16-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I use mine every time I drive my Camaro, the paddle shifters are awesome, I love winding out the gears and listening to the sound of my LT's and Corsa exhaust, many people think my car is a stick, the paddle shifters are definitely one of my favorite things about these awesome Camaros.

Totally agree... love em!!

UT-Engineer · 02-16-2011, 01:04 PM

I use them with Stability Control and Traction Control off. Its fun. Just hold the "shift up" paddle to go back to S mode (I usually do this around traffic). But 4th and 5th are very rewarding at high rpms. 6th gear is just to save gas lol.

montreal2010yellow · 02-16-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UT-Enginner

I use them with Stability Control and Traction Control off. Its fun. Just hold the "shift up" paddle to go back to S mode (I usually do this around traffic). But 4th and 5th are very rewarding at high rpms. 6th gear is just to save gas lol.

I tried to dothe SHIFT Up paddle to return to S mode and did'nt work. I guess that's available on later prodection models. Mine is a very early one - Vin# 602 and I beleive my car does'nt hae this option. Any guess???

Revo1 · 02-16-2011, 02:17 PM

Been using them to keep my AFM in check. But that's not a concern for LT drivers...

UT-Engineer · 02-16-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

I tried to dothe SHIFT Up paddle to return to S mode and did'nt work. I guess that's available on later prodection models. Mine is a very early one - Vin# 602 and I beleive my car does'nt hae this option. Any guess???

hmmm, you got me there? I would assume all production models had this feature. I usually hold the shift up paddle for about a good second or two and it goes from M to S mode. Before i found this out i would just shift from S to D then back to S quickly.

CFD · 02-16-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by UT-Enginner

hmmm, you got me there? I would assume all production models had this feature. I usually hold the shift up paddle for about a good second or two and it goes from M to S mode. Before i found this out i would just shift from S to D then back to S quickly.

It's been determined that early models don't have that feature also I believe the 2011 can use the paddles in D 2010's cannot

Clark Grizwald · 02-16-2011, 03:44 PM

Thanks for the great feedback! I never knew about Sport mode....I wondered about the S when I went to manual mode. I just looked in the owners manual to see what it said and it doesn't say much...except the car recognizes "competitive driving" and holds the gears longer. It was easy to over look. Now I'm anxious to see how it performs in sport mode. Are you guys (and/or gals) seeing a big drop in gas mileage?

Darth_Emma · 02-16-2011, 04:23 PM

What's gas mileage?

wlee32 · 02-16-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I've used them a few times, but the shifts are so soft and laggy it seems rather pointless so I just leave it in S or D now. If I want to shift I jump in the SS and start rowing ...

Haha. Sounds like you should throw in a short throw shifter..?

JJ · 02-16-2011, 04:29 PM

OK, so now I am slightly confused. I have a 2011 SS. I have a D and an M option, cannot see anything about an S option.

Whilst in D I can flip the paddles to go into Manual mode OR I can move the auto stick from D to M.

My understanding of M mode was that it is a "sport" mode where revs are kept higher before auto gear changes and as the book says, it is in "competitive" mode.

Shifting back to D with the shift or holding right paddle for 2+ secs will put back to D. You can drive in full auto mode in M providing paddles are not engaged, and so my interpretation is that M is the sport mode previous posts were referring to.

Or am I off target here?

Darth_Emma · 02-16-2011, 04:34 PM

M gives you Sport mode if you don't touch the paddles.
If you're in M and you touch one of the paddles, then you're in manual mode (and you use the paddles to shift).
The paddles don't work in D.

If you're in M and using the paddles, hold the rt. paddle for a few seconds to switch back to sport mode.
Watch the Driver Info Center.

CFD · 02-16-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ

OK, so now I am slightly confused. I have a 2011 SS. I have a D and an M option, cannot see anything about an S option.

Whilst in D I can flip the paddles to go into Manual mode OR I can move the auto stick from D to M.

My understanding of M mode was that it is a "sport" mode where revs are kept higher before auto gear changes and as the book says, it is in "competitive" mode.

Shifting back to D with the shift or holding right paddle for 2+ secs will put back to D. You can drive in full auto mode in M providing paddles are not engaged, and so my interpretation is that M is the sport mode previous posts were referring to.

Or am I off target here?

You are correct.

D= Drive
M= Sport mode
M + Buttons = Manual mode (tapshift)
You can also use the tapshift feature when in the M position I believe on the 2011 when in ndrive using tapshift if you do not use it for a bit it will go back to auto, in M it will stay in tapshift so you must shift manually or hold the button to go back to sport mode "M"

I don't no why GM didn't put a friggin "S" there instead of "M" to make it less confusing

rdblan2 · 02-16-2011, 04:38 PM

When you move the shifter to "M" you are in sport mode. The "s" is on the DIC. You'll stay in sport mode until you hit the paddle shifters or go back to "D".

02-16-2011, 12:52 PM	#15
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I used them in the snow at the recommendation of peers on C5. I never lost traction, slipped or slid one bit in some pretty difficult situations. I'm sure some of that was traction control, but especially on take offs & decelleration to stop, using the shifters probably helped. __________________

02-16-2011, 01:04 PM	#17
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	I use them with Stability Control and Traction Control off. Its fun. Just hold the "shift up" paddle to go back to S mode (I usually do this around traffic). But 4th and 5th are very rewarding at high rpms. 6th gear is just to save gas lol. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

02-16-2011, 02:17 PM	#19
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Been using them to keep my AFM in check. But that's not a concern for LT drivers... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

02-16-2011, 03:44 PM	#22
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	Thanks for the great feedback! I never knew about Sport mode....I wondered about the S when I went to manual mode. I just looked in the owners manual to see what it said and it doesn't say much...except the car recognizes "competitive driving" and holds the gears longer. It was easy to over look. Now I'm anxious to see how it performs in sport mode. Are you guys (and/or gals) seeing a big drop in gas mileage? __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

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02-16-2011, 04:23 PM	#23
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	What's gas mileage?

02-16-2011, 04:29 PM	#25
JJ Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 110 View My Garage	OK, so now I am slightly confused. I have a 2011 SS. I have a D and an M option, cannot see anything about an S option. Whilst in D I can flip the paddles to go into Manual mode OR I can move the auto stick from D to M. My understanding of M mode was that it is a "sport" mode where revs are kept higher before auto gear changes and as the book says, it is in "competitive" mode. Shifting back to D with the shift or holding right paddle for 2+ secs will put back to D. You can drive in full auto mode in M providing paddles are not engaged, and so my interpretation is that M is the sport mode previous posts were referring to. Or am I off target here?

02-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#26
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	M gives you Sport mode if you don't touch the paddles. If you're in M and you touch one of the paddles, then you're in manual mode (and you use the paddles to shift). The paddles don't work in D. If you're in M and using the paddles, hold the rt. paddle for a few seconds to switch back to sport mode. Watch the Driver Info Center.

02-16-2011, 04:38 PM	#28
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	When you move the shifter to "M" you are in sport mode. The "s" is on the DIC. You'll stay in sport mode until you hit the paddle shifters or go back to "D".