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Old 02-05-2006, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dkl
"S" mode does nothing when you're at a steady speed. Switching between "D" and "S" simply tell the tranny CPU to use the appropriate seperate "shifting/holding" programs.
I've noticed that "S" mode does actually do something at steady speed (well when you want to pass...). It won't require as much gas pedal to drop a gear for the added power it thinks you are looking for. Does that make sense? I guess it sounds better in my head.
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