Different driving dynamics when in Drive vs Manual Shift mode?
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Different driving dynamics when in Drive vs Manual Shift mode?
Specs: 2008 IS250 RWD with 77K miles
I reset the ECU a few weeks ago already. But I do notice the car drives/shifts differently when in Drive vs Manual select mode. And when I say manual select mode, I just leave it in 6. This makes the car behave the same way as if it were in drive (utilizing all 6 gears) but does not depend on the ECU to figure out shift points or driving characteristics. It is basically a "neutered" version.
But it definitely shifts smoother and without hesitation in the manual mode (NOTE: car is still shifting for me, I am NOT shifting the car). When in Drive mode, the shifts are rougher. I can't explain it.
I enjoy setting the car on manual mode and let the car still shift for me. It is a smoother experience.
I reset the ECU a few weeks ago already. But I do notice the car drives/shifts differently when in Drive vs Manual select mode. And when I say manual select mode, I just leave it in 6. This makes the car behave the same way as if it were in drive (utilizing all 6 gears) but does not depend on the ECU to figure out shift points or driving characteristics. It is basically a "neutered" version.
But it definitely shifts smoother and without hesitation in the manual mode (NOTE: car is still shifting for me, I am NOT shifting the car). When in Drive mode, the shifts are rougher. I can't explain it.
I enjoy setting the car on manual mode and let the car still shift for me. It is a smoother experience.
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Really? I often leave the car in manual mode (in 6th) while driving so that if I want to downshift for a hill or a quick stop, it is ready to go. But I can't say I have noticed a difference in the shifting feel.
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I to have noticed a slight difference in shifting using manual. I just really don't like the fact all manual seams to do is a gear lockout, not the same as true manual mode! Am I missing something here?
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I wanted an IS-F so bad, I just couldnt find one for a reasonable price that didnt have too many miles on it! sigh, oh well, I still love my IS 350
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^I looked at this one over the weekend. Still WAY too high for me to even consider right now. Looks like a clean, stock IS-F. Had tinted windows.
http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/inventory/ISF?cid=0
http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/inventory/ISF?cid=0
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^I looked at this one over the weekend. Still WAY too high for me to even consider right now. Looks like a clean, stock IS-F. Had tinted windows.
http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/inventory/ISF?cid=0
http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/inventory/ISF?cid=0
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