My 1000 miles!
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Originally Posted by Psychoburn
I finally hit 1000 miles on my car =) I'll have pics of my car too later!
PS this is my first post
PS this is my first post
I noticed you have your Speedshift programmed to "Comfort?"...put that thing on "SPORT OR MANUAL!!!"
the "C" setting is best for snow/rain....by the looks of your temp gauge, you're probably somewhere that's a bit chilly (for SO.Cal standards at least) so you're probably right in setting it to "C"Happy Speeding!!!
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Originally Posted by DbleNckel
I noticed you have your Speedshift programmed to "Comfort?"...put that thing on "SPORT OR MANUAL!!!"
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Originally Posted by Psychoburn
Ohh, I wasn't sure which one to put it in, I was thinking S means snow lol. I've set it correctly now thanks!
HAHAHHAH
that's what these forums are for!!! to help fellow owners out!!! fyi: the "C" starts you off in second gear everytime you reach a dead stop, that way enabling you to have more traction in slippery conditions....you can also find this in your owner's manual
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Originally Posted by DbleNckel
WELCOME PSYCHOBURN!!!
I noticed you have your Speedshift programmed to "Comfort?"...put that thing on "SPORT OR MANUAL!!!" the "C" setting is best for snow/rain....by the looks of your temp gauge, you're probably somewhere that's a bit chilly (for SO.Cal standards at least) so you're probably right in setting it to "C"
Happy Speeding!!!
I noticed you have your Speedshift programmed to "Comfort?"...put that thing on "SPORT OR MANUAL!!!"
the "C" setting is best for snow/rain....by the looks of your temp gauge, you're probably somewhere that's a bit chilly (for SO.Cal standards at least) so you're probably right in setting it to "C"Happy Speeding!!!
btw, "S" stands for "Standard" not "Sport" sorry for the confusion.....it allows for more of a "SPORT" drive
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1000 mile inspection
The C55's have a mandatory 1000 mile inspection which is free, dont forget to take it in. I took mine in there was a problem with the shock sprut so they kept it there and im getting it back tommarow the part came in today! Its been a month. The dealer said its not safe to drive well i have whole nother post about that problem so besides that take it in for the inspection.
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Are there other uses for the "C" setting?
Like, does it help gas mileage?
Would it be the setting of choice for transporting your acceleration phobic parents around town?
Is the "S" setting basically a set and forget for most?
Like, does it help gas mileage?
Would it be the setting of choice for transporting your acceleration phobic parents around town?
Is the "S" setting basically a set and forget for most?
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Originally Posted by vitaman
Are there other uses for the "C" setting?
Like, does it help gas mileage?
Would it be the setting of choice for transporting your acceleration phobic parents around town?
Is the "S" setting basically a set and forget for most?
Like, does it help gas mileage?
Would it be the setting of choice for transporting your acceleration phobic parents around town?
Is the "S" setting basically a set and forget for most?
2. not sure about the gas mileage comparo...I usually only have it on "S or M"
3. Yes, definitely gives a more smoother shifting pattern compared to "S or M", per the owner's manual it states "C" will give this comfort driving for situations like transporting your acceleration phobic parents.
4. S=set and forget, M=pay attention!
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Originally Posted by djx18
I heard the C mode keeps the car in 2nd gear and never drops it down to 1st. I am not to sure if im correct or not but that is what i remember my sales person telling me.
THIS IS TRUE!!!
you can test and verify this while at a dead stop, say you have it on "S" and want to switch to "M",..... in order to get to "M" you have to go pass "C" ...as you do this watch your dash closely...immediately after you go from "C" to "M" you can see that "M" starts at 2nd gear (telling you that the car was previously in 2nd gear for the "C" mode) and then quickly (as the system realizes it's in "M") switches to 1st gear
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Originally Posted by DbleNckel
I noticed you have your Speedshift programmed to "Comfort?"...put that thing on "SPORT OR MANUAL!!!" the "C" setting is best for snow/rain....by the looks of your temp gauge, you're probably somewhere that's a bit chilly (for SO.Cal standards at least) so you're probably right in setting it to "C"
the "C" setting is best for snow/rain....by the looks of your temp gauge, you're probably somewhere that's a bit chilly (for SO.Cal standards at least) so you're probably right in setting it to "C"I think I remember reading in the manual that it's best to keep it on the "C" setting for the first 1000 miles during the break-in period.
I drove about 100 miles until realizing this myself! lol. Congrats on your 1000 miles btw!
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