Bobisf

I'm still exploring my 011 F and learnt that you can use the paddle shifters to up and downshift while in drive mode. What is the difference in using paddle shifters during Drive mode as opposed to the M (or as I like to call it the F mode) mode? I'm confused Has anybody tried doing this and noted any difference?

Dv8tion388

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Paddle or stick in D mode for example is to assist specific gears for hill climbs or decents. Mud or snow, ETC. When you switch to F and "sport" mode, thats the most aggressive programming the ECU/ECM will strive for.

~Dv8

darbs242

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It shifts a lot slower with the paddles in D than in manual with sport mode on. Its so much more fun to drive in manual anyway, the car sucks when you let it shift.

DS2k

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I think the other difference is that the car will "take over" again after a while if you left it in the D move (decelerate, etc.), but in the M mod it holds that gear regardless? at least that's my theory. I definitely enjoy the shifting capability without having to move the shifter back and forth.

lobuxracer

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It's called S mode. It's a way to limit the highest gear. The gearbox still shifts automatically, it just won't go any higher than the gear you select. The same technology is used in the other 2IS cars. They don't get our manual mode though, they only get S mode. If you pull and hold the downshift paddle, you'll get S mode enabled while the stick is in D.

I don't know why anyone would use this when we have an outstanding manual mode.

DS2k

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There is a long answer to this, but the short one is if you have a daily commute of +45min in traffic, you would quickly grasp the benefits of this

lobuxracer

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I have a very similar commute. I just slap the stick left and shift so I get the gear I want.

infinus

In S mode the car still uses the torque converter with each shift while in M mode it uses the direct shift method correct?

lobuxracer

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Yes, this is true.

UCrazyKid

S mode you still get torque converter slip, M you get 100% lock up above 1st gear. Also more aggressive sifts, and rev matched down shifts.

TripleBlkF

so in my 08 in M mode i wont get lock up in first gear? i have one tire spinning until hitting second?

lobuxracer

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No you have one tire spinning in all eight gears. Torque converter lockup has nothing to do with the spool in the differential.

UCrazyKid

No. torque converter regulates engine to gears connection. Rear differential (or lack of one) cause one wheel spinning.

Exactly. However if the electronic LSD (brake assisted, not gear or clutch pack mediated) both wheels should be turning not just one. Unless it is deactivated by the "pedal dance" to turn it off.

flipside909

Not an issue for 2010 and 2011 as they have a standard Torsen LSD.

ISF001

I am a newbie to the ISF. I sold my 2009 GS (F sport air intake) and secured a 2012 ISF. It's clearly a remarkable piece of automotive technology and exciting to drive.

With a little over 500 miles on the car, I thought that I would explore the paddles in M with Sport mode enabled. It seems that at low RPM (2K-4K) the shifts are subdued; at higher RPM (5K +) there is a distinct difference--they are quick and hard (for a lack of other words).

The car seems to ride on tracks in extreme, high-speed corners on back roads, and I feel that it is nicely complemented by paddle shifts. (I am probably preaching to the choir here, as I am new to this machine.)

2012 ISF Obsidian with Black Leather and Black Alcantara; Nav with ML; 225 Front/255 Rear tires, etc.