Toggle switches on auto

[fabianvs]

How much of a difference in throttle response do you get? Is it a noticeable difference compared to anyone who's driven an 11?

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[JimmyTwoTimes]

I tried the one for the hazard lights today; it works to turn the hazard lights on and off pretty well.

 

[SVTFreak]

Out the box in regular mode, it has better throttle response than my 11 did. And feels like a lot more low end torque (maybe due to converter as my 11 was a manual).

Sport mode definitely speeds up the throttle curve. I suspect they do this by speeding up the throttle angle versus input at pedal rather than true throttle response, but either way, it feels like better response.

 

[BlackWidow]

Once you get a tune the different modes become irrelevant IMO. The only useful one is rain/snow mode.

 

[Charles147]

I tried the one for the hazard lights today; it works to turn the hazard lights on and off pretty well.

My GF accidently hit the hazards when messing with the USB while in traffic. I sunk into the seat at the intersection. Ha!

 

[15GTBEN]

Out the box in regular mode, it has better throttle response than my 11 did. And feels like a lot more low end torque (maybe due to converter as my 11 was a manual).

Sport mode definitely speeds up the throttle curve. I suspect they do this by speeding up the throttle angle versus input at pedal rather than true throttle response, but either way, it feels like better response.

It's the converter. My 14GT pulled better down low/part throttle than my 12 and 15 5.0 manuals. The 15' definitely has better throttle response than the 11-14 though.
Can't comment on the toggle switches as I have a base GT.

 

[Old 5 Oh]

How much of a difference in throttle response do you get? Is it a noticeable difference compared to anyone who's driven an 11?

Quite a lot of difference. Normal is fine for most circumstances, but Sport really wakes up the car. Much faster responses, much sportier. Rain/Snow mode kills throttle response very effectively, which is a big help in slippery conditions where any twitch of your ankle may spin the car.

I haven't needed or tried Track mode so can't say anything about it. I am glad I have the modes. The Rain/Snow mode in particular makes the car much more useful as a DD around the calendar.

 

[badass03ragtop]

Quite a lot of difference. Normal is fine for most circumstances, but Sport really wakes up the car. Much faster responses, much sportier.

+1

Tried sport mode with manual shift today and redlined the thing before I knew what was happening. Totally caught me off guard as I'd only driven in normal yesterday on the way home from the dealership. This was going from a dig, so it definitely caught me off guard.

 

[Jrhogger]

+1

Tried sport mode with manual shift today and redlined the thing before I knew what was happening. Totally caught me off guard as I only drove in normal yesterday on the way home from the dealership. This was going from a dig, so it definitely caught me off guard.

um ditto.......

 

[GN34]

I find that the transmission shifts in the same aggressive manner in any of the following combinations:

Transmission in D and Drive Mode in Sport+

Transmission in S and Drive Mode in Sport (No toggle switching needed, defaults to Sport)

Transmission in S and Drive Mode in Sport+

Am I missing something subtle between these different combinations?

When you shift the transmission into S, the Drive Mode gives you three options Sport, Sport+ or Track.

What is the difference between Sport and Sport+?

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[EcoSwag1990]

When I am shifted into S and then flip to Sport+ it usually does a lot more revving which sounds pretty cool

 

[defdans]

Sport mode does make a big difference in responsiveness. It also revs higher when downshifting, etc. It sounds a lot more like a sportscar.

If the car is a polite lady in normal mode, it turns into a badass when you switch to sport mode.

 

[TiE2000]

I can't comment for an Auto, but i've played around with the switches a lot, since I got my manual. Wet/Snow, is awesome! really turns down throttle response, and keeps you pointed forward. We've been seeing a lot of "cold" rainy weather here in Houston this last week, and I have been in that mode 80% of the time.

Normal, is great for your daily commute, way more than enough grunt to pass people, but civilized enough in lower RPM for stop / go.

Sport+, is fun, use this mode to "fish"

track, I have not used yet... as soon as the streets dry up, i'll play around with it.

 

[Patrick S]

To get a real feel, i was in normal mode, from a stop, shifted to second, and then pulled hard after i shifted to third. mid pull, i hit the toggle to sport mode.

2 words describe what i experienced.

HOLY SH%*!!!

yes, that was a lot of fun. I think my wife needed a change of clothes.

i have not done the same for track mode.

 

[xTexasfightx]

So what difference is there between S and D? I haven't messed with anything other than D and Sport+ as well as Wet/Snow mode.

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