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05-14-2009, 08:58 AM
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          Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008
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Auto Users, use the M mode and not paddles!!
I finally read the manual why the DIC says S when in M mode before I pushed a paddle. It keeps the car in a sportier mode with shifts. Basically keeps the car in the 2500 and above power range if getting on the gas. I did drive the car lite footed in that mode and got 23MPG around town and 16MPG when goofing off and normal driving in that mode.
Car is alot more peepy in the sport shift mode. |
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05-14-2009, 09:24 AM
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Gunning for Sixth
Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Woodhaven, Michigan
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Found that out without even trying while test driving 1178. Then again, when I forgot to shift the car also yelled at me and flashed *Speed exceeded for gear selection* on the DIC
Salesman and myself kinda lol'd at it thinking at first that it was referring to the speed limit on the highway before actually reading the rest of the message. What.. I was concentrating on driving.. |
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05-14-2009, 09:42 AM
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Scoot, in the "S" mode were you able to burn em?
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05-14-2009, 09:49 AM
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Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Eufaula, Alabama
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Did not try.
But I did get an e-mail from Cherly about it. Basically said the car is designed to hook up. Alot of the sticks you see doing burn outs are having to hit 4K and dropping the clutch to do it. So she said I can break them loose by litely holding the brake and stomping on it or buy cheaper tires to do it. |
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05-14-2009, 09:57 AM
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Good to know. I know I will want to do it at least once. If I can find a rental car I will do it there, but if not I will feel the need to shave some tire life from my car.
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05-14-2009, 10:49 AM
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Big Orange
Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008
Location: Kent, WA
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the automated sport mode was programmed to be perfect. It takes some time to perfect the proper shift points with the paddles. Its the same way with my current car, that sport mode is a LOT more crisper with the top end shifts. Only down side is the downshifts on mine are lagged. |
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05-14-2009, 10:54 AM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Denver, CO
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Just to make sure I'm reading this right - if I put the shifter in "M" but don't use the paddles, the Camaro still shifts on its own but with sportier settings than usual?
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05-14-2009, 11:13 AM
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Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008
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05-14-2009, 11:30 AM
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This has been discussed many times in transmission threads, but the word doesn't seem to be getting out. Good idea posting it as an appropriately titled thread.
Question: Does it start in 1st when in that mode?
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05-14-2009, 11:33 AM
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Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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doesnt sport mode down shift aggressively under hard braking?
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05-14-2009, 11:36 AM
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Question. So putting it in "M" position puts it in sport mode. Then pulling a paddle puts it in manual mode. How would you put it back into sport mode from manual?
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05-14-2009, 11:41 AM
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Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008
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NOT once did I look at the speed-o-meter when I drove it...I was having too much fun "not" imagining I was driving the Camaro  I tend to do that alot when I drive any other car...wife has caught me a couple times lol
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05-14-2009, 11:45 AM
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Can't you just turn all that crap off?
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05-14-2009, 11:48 AM
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Removing weight has surprisingly little effect on fuel economy
Engine break-in procedure | Gear ratios 2002 GMC Sierra 4x4 5.3 (190,000 miles and going strong) 1980 Buick Lesabre family heirloom with 36,000 miles 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2 door I5-2.5 5spd DD lease Quote:
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