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Chive Driver · 09-18-2013, 09:42 PM

Like the title says?

Any actual list of differences?

juicyporkman · 09-18-2013, 09:49 PM

Paddle shifters with sports mode.

SIN R G · 09-18-2013, 09:55 PM

Sport mode will also hold the gear a little longer before it shifts for more spirited driving. Use sport mode if you plan to race anyone. And of course only race on the track.

DefianceDan · 09-19-2013, 05:51 AM

Couldn't tell you for sure....my gearshift seems to always skip drive and goes right into sport.

qcman · 09-19-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DefianceDan

Couldn't tell you for sure....my gearshift seems to always skip drive and goes right into sport.

This mine is broken

I think as it only ever stops in sport mode now & with that only need to touch the paddles to get to manual mode

Cam

Ohten · 09-19-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chive Driver

Like the title says?

Any actual list of differences?

Judging from the response given no one knows

PalmerGA · 09-19-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by juicyporkman

Paddle shifters with sports mode.

This would put you into "Manual" mode. Sport Mode is fully automatic with higher and more aggressive shift points than straight Drive mode.

Jump in your car and take it for an aggressive spin in Drive, then do the same in Sport mode. If you can't tell the difference... I can't help you.

ClawSS · 09-19-2013, 10:32 AM

Is this, in theory, a separate set of tables that can be manipulated by those in-the-know as to tranny programming?

Something akin to the Tow/Haul mode used on my 2500HD?

KMPrenger · 09-19-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ClawSS

Is this, in theory, a separate set of tables that can be manipulated by those in-the-know as to tranny programming?

Something akin to the Tow/Haul mode used on my 2500HD?

Yep...when I had my transmission tune, I had the tuner leave drive alone, but change sport mode to shift more firmly. I'd imagine you could also ask for things like a slightly higher shift rpm in sports mode for each gear. I've even heard of owners having the tuner not allow the car to shift out of first so quickly.

The characteristics that make sports mode different are that the car will hold on to the current gear longer before shifting, and when you really want to play hard and you get on it for a certain period of time, the car will 'sense' that you want to play, so it will actually keep the rpms high (say 4,000+ rpm) so that you have the best part of the power available to you instantly. After about 30 - 60 seconds or so if you aren't still getting on it, the rpms will drop back down to normal

Ringo64 · 09-19-2013, 10:55 AM

Can definitely feel the difference. Definitely holds the gear longer and seems like the shifts are quicker or more precise (the latter may just be in my mind though

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vroomapunk · 09-19-2013, 01:03 PM

The actual difference is that Sport mode will hold a gear longer, if you are at WOT or close to it then it will hold it almost to red line. Drive will shift earlier to save gas.

Thats it.

Yes, a tuner can change the settings for drive vs sport.

SlingShot · 09-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Sport mode is an adaptive mode. It will adjust itself based on your current driving style. If you drive it easy, it will shift normally. If you start hammering on it, it will shift harder an hold gears longer due to the programing parameters.

ravensjeff · 09-19-2013, 01:53 PM

Go to the drag strip, put it in Sport Mode and floor it. Your car will shift gears at 5500 rpm and you will get the quickest time out of it.

For road course aggressive style racing, as said above, the car will keep it in gear longer assuming you will want to go faster. If you don't understand what is going on with the car, it can appear as though your tranny is stuck in gear. It's not, that is how it is designed for aggressive road course racing.

Austin45 · 09-19-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

The characteristics that make sports mode different are that the car will hold on to the current gear longer before shifting, and when you really want to play hard and you get on it for a certain period of time, the car will 'sense' that you want to play, so it will actually keep the rpms high (say 4,000+ rpm) so that you have the best part of the power available to you instantly. After about 30 - 60 seconds or so if you aren't still getting on it, the rpms will drop back down to normal

This. It is so amazing when it does that. Let off the gas for curve and bam, the power is right there after the apex.

09-18-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
Chive Driver Keep Calm and Chive On Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 88	Difference between Drive / Sports Mode Like the title says? Any actual list of differences?

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Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Can definitely feel the difference. Definitely holds the gear longer and seems like the shifts are quicker or more precise (the latter may just be in my mind though ) __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

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vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	The actual difference is that Sport mode will hold a gear longer, if you are at WOT or close to it then it will hold it almost to red line. Drive will shift earlier to save gas. Thats it. Yes, a tuner can change the settings for drive vs sport. __________________

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juicyporkman Drives: Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VA Posts: 20 View My Garage	Paddle shifters with sports mode.

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SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	Sport mode will also hold the gear a little longer before it shifts for more spirited driving. Use sport mode if you plan to race anyone. And of course only race on the track.

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SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Sport mode is an adaptive mode. It will adjust itself based on your current driving style. If you drive it easy, it will shift normally. If you start hammering on it, it will shift harder an hold gears longer due to the programing parameters. __________________

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ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Go to the drag strip, put it in Sport Mode and floor it. Your car will shift gears at 5500 rpm and you will get the quickest time out of it. For road course aggressive style racing, as said above, the car will keep it in gear longer assuming you will want to go faster. If you don't understand what is going on with the car, it can appear as though your tranny is stuck in gear. It's not, that is how it is designed for aggressive road course racing. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.