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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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does it make a difference if.I drove on power mode during summer or is that only for winter mode??


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don't see why it would matter
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I was just wondering because its suppose to be for snow specially the ect helps in the snow so u don't accelerate as fast.


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does it make a difference if.I drove on power mode during summer or is that only for winter mode??


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Power mode gives you an extra 100HP when its on
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ok just gotta say your stupid with the comments ****-adkt


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im serious..Does your car have an LSD?
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I believe not unless the previous owner did some mods I think my.gs is stock, except the wheels


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does it make a difference if.I drove on power mode during summer or is that only for winter mode??

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It adjusts the shift points to be a little more aggressive. I believe snow mode adjusts the throttle so that the car has less chance of spinning the tires in the snow.

No issue using either at anytime.
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debonair..... thanks bro I didn't think it made a difference but wanted to make sure.


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snow mode starts you in 2nd or 3rd gear from a stop. Put it in snow mode and drive above a certain speed and it shuts off, I'm pretty sure. Think owner's manual explains in detail.

Like Debonair mentioned, power mode is more aggressive. Upshift happen later (higher rpm), and downshifts happen sooner (higher rpm).

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thanks blanco I.love CL I've started to learn a lot just from reading some forums. I'm addicted to this every day I'm on the app at least 3 to 4 times. you guys are really helpful.I wish I knew a little.more about cars so I could add some.mods but its also expensive an with a baby on.the way can't spend to much. jeje


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