Performance shift mode time-out

goatjacket · 07-22-2020, 12:29 PM

Searched a bit but couldn't find for certain: after entering PSM, what makes the A10 return to normal? Is it simply coming to a stop or is throttle % also a factor?
Activated it for the first time playing on some twisty roads over the weekend. I felt it engage and certainly the downshifts; but it seemed to revert after a minute or so...granted I was behind a slower car so had to calm down. Once slower car was out of the way I activated it again with no problem and then came up to a stop sign. Any way to keep it on for longer periods?

Vigilante375 · 07-22-2020, 12:45 PM

I'm sure someone can give you a better explanation but that feature is truly meant for the track. So unless you're on a back country, twisty road with no one for miles then it will stay activated as long as you're pushing the vehicle, hard or close to hard, like you would be on the track.

I don't know if any of the PTM modes would keep it activated 100% of the time. But the only way to keep it engaged like that is in manual then its on you.

Walkure · 07-22-2020, 01:47 PM

The owners manual doesn't say specifically what makes the car come out of PSM. Just a vague "after a short time at steady speed without high cornering loads".

You didn't ask, but you can force the car out of PSM by moving the shifter to manual mode, then back to auto.

Biscuit.fr · 07-22-2020, 02:03 PM

If you ease car should come back to D within 30’’
If you want to come back to normal asap,
Load the car, paddle switch ++++
Rpm will drop and car will switch to D shortly

Boo · 07-23-2020, 10:55 AM

I use PSM all the time....just throttle down real fast without even engaging acceleration. Then as long as you are driving somewhat aggressively it will stay on so brake and accelerate....sharp turn
..it will stay on. I keep it on allll the way to the grocery store every week....good times

goatjacket · 07-23-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

I use PSM all the time....just throttle down real fast without even engaging acceleration. Then as long as you are driving somewhat aggressively it will stay on so brake and accelerate....sharp turn
..it will stay on. I keep it on allll the way to the grocery store every week....good times

It really does add even more excitement to the drive. Once I activated it, I was hooked and had to do it again!

thanks everyone for all the info.

Boo · 07-23-2020, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by goatjacket

It really does add even more excitement to the drive. Once I activated it, I was hooked and had to do it again!

thanks everyone for all the info.

Ya man ive been abusing PSM for about 2 1/2 years straight. It amazes me every time....i can engine brake with one foot and one hand?

Dude as long as you are going 37mph you are good....if you are doing 50...get into PSM and leta rip or a roll race....

crosive · 07-23-2020, 04:05 PM

i forget where I read it, but once activated, if it doesn't sense any hard braking or turning, it will slowly upshift to the highest gear possible, then deactivate once there.

I know I can slam the gas and it will stay on the whole off ramp, but if I catch a green light, I'll be turning with it still on.

you can also deactivate it immediately by switching to manual mode and back

JasonGofast · 07-24-2020, 11:40 AM

PSM throws me off guard every now and then. I'll step on it to pass someone or just because. Then as I'm slowing to a stop it's giving me demonic downshifts with all sorts of pops and burbles. It gives me a real "easy, easy girl" feeling haha! I love how it's always ready to go.

DFW_Muscle · 07-24-2020, 02:33 PM

Quote:

You didn't ask, but you can force the car out of PSM by moving the shifter to manual mode, then back to auto.

Thank you for sharing this.

Yves ZL1 · 07-24-2020, 03:41 PM

I had some kinda difficulties with the A 10 ... now I understand better... it’ s not easier to have a robot gestion under your foot...

nicktechla · 07-24-2020, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonGofast

PSM throws me off guard every now and then. I'll step on it to pass someone or just because. Then as I'm slowing to a stop it's giving me demonic downshifts with all sorts of pops and burbles. It gives me a real "easy, easy girl" feeling haha! I love how it's always ready to go.

haha same here. like whoaaa, we aren't racing right now, chill!

07-22-2020, 12:29 PM	#1
goatjacket Drives: 2018 ZL1 (sold: 2015, Z/28; 19 1LE) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ft Wayne Posts: 57	Performance shift mode time-out Searched a bit but couldn't find for certain: after entering PSM, what makes the A10 return to normal? Is it simply coming to a stop or is throttle % also a factor? Activated it for the first time playing on some twisty roads over the weekend. I felt it engage and certainly the downshifts; but it seemed to revert after a minute or so...granted I was behind a slower car so had to calm down. Once slower car was out of the way I activated it again with no problem and then came up to a stop sign. Any way to keep it on for longer periods?

07-23-2020, 04:05 PM	#8
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	i forget where I read it, but once activated, if it doesn't sense any hard braking or turning, it will slowly upshift to the highest gear possible, then deactivate once there. I know I can slam the gas and it will stay on the whole off ramp, but if I catch a green light, I'll be turning with it still on. you can also deactivate it immediately by switching to manual mode and back Last edited by crosive; 07-23-2020 at 04:05 PM. Reason: on ramp, off ramp, same difference

07-22-2020, 12:45 PM	#2
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,371	I'm sure someone can give you a better explanation but that feature is truly meant for the track. So unless you're on a back country, twisty road with no one for miles then it will stay activated as long as you're pushing the vehicle, hard or close to hard, like you would be on the track. I don't know if any of the PTM modes would keep it activated 100% of the time. But the only way to keep it engaged like that is in manual then its on you.

07-22-2020, 01:47 PM	#3
Walkure Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 375	The owners manual doesn't say specifically what makes the car come out of PSM. Just a vague "after a short time at steady speed without high cornering loads". You didn't ask, but you can force the car out of PSM by moving the shifter to manual mode, then back to auto.

07-22-2020, 02:03 PM	#4
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	If you ease car should come back to D within 30’’ If you want to come back to normal asap, Load the car, paddle switch ++++ Rpm will drop and car will switch to D shortly

07-23-2020, 10:55 AM	#5
Boo Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 315	I use PSM all the time....just throttle down real fast without even engaging acceleration. Then as long as you are driving somewhat aggressively it will stay on so brake and accelerate....sharp turn ..it will stay on. I keep it on allll the way to the grocery store every week....good times

07-24-2020, 11:40 AM	#9
JasonGofast Used to own a ZL1 Drives: '16 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: TX Posts: 279	PSM throws me off guard every now and then. I'll step on it to pass someone or just because. Then as I'm slowing to a stop it's giving me demonic downshifts with all sorts of pops and burbles. It gives me a real "easy, easy girl" feeling haha! I love how it's always ready to go.

07-24-2020, 03:41 PM	#11
Yves ZL1 Drives: Canadian 2019 BLACK ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bourges (France) Posts: 412	I had some kinda difficulties with the A 10 ... now I understand better... it’ s not easier to have a robot gestion under your foot...

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