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What % of the time do you guys use PWR ECT?

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Old 03-26-08, 11:49 AM
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Power mode (on my IS350) holds whatever gear your in a bit longer.. depending on acceleration & declaration.. and speed..

It will also take a lower gear (if it can) for quicker acceleration when compared to regular driving mode.

It basically makes your drive more spirited so to speak..

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Old 03-26-08, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by D.Jobin
I just have SNOW, no PWR
Really? 6 speed don't have power mode?
Old 03-26-08, 12:00 PM
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ive only used it a couple of times... but i'll vote for 25%
Old 03-26-08, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GordoNx3o9
Really? 6 speed don't have power mode?
With the Manual 6 Speed.. you control ALL of your shifts...
Old 03-26-08, 12:27 PM
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I dunno? Gonna have to try it!
Old 03-26-08, 12:30 PM
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The snow mode retards the timing wheras the ECT mode advances the timing in the AT equiped cars. I like having these modes for novelty. I guess the snow mode is not bad for really bad winter, it worked well in my gen 1 in deep snow and ice.
Old 03-26-08, 01:19 PM
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I used the pwr button a few times when I first bought the car. But I don't "Feel the Power" as much now. I guess I'm getting used to the speed of this car. Maybe it's time for a GT-R!
Old 03-26-08, 01:45 PM
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I use it more like 10% of the time.

Showing off speed/torque on the road and when I need to merge on interstate...but really that is all showoff time too
Old 03-26-08, 01:48 PM
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I never drive with it on there's no point the awd 250 is slow
Old 03-26-08, 01:54 PM
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I think I've tried it twice.
Old 03-26-08, 02:14 PM
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I can't remember if I even have that feature on mine, it feels like eternity since I drove my car. So my answer is "never". lol
Old 03-26-08, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007
I can't remember if I even have that feature on mine, it feels like eternity since I drove my car. So my answer is "never". lol
Have you gotten your car back from the shop yet?
Old 03-26-08, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
Have you gotten your car back from the shop yet?
Nope not yet. I'm still rockin' the Maxima rental. lol
Old 03-26-08, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
With the Manual 6 Speed.. you control ALL of your shifts...
Thattts Righttt
Old 03-26-08, 02:45 PM
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Not never, but way less than 25%


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