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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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S+ vs. Manual shift times - Actual Data

Hi all,


I'm curious about other's experiences with transmission modes S+ and M. I know the manual states that the shift times in both modes are 100 ms. However with the 507, it seems that while in M the shifts are faster than S+. Also, the throttle response is much more "crisp" while in M. It's as if the throttle mapping is 100% in M vs. in S+ at say 85%-95%.


Does anyone have any logged data from the ECU notating all the particulars while in S+ or M? I will say that I "allegedly" drive much harder in M than S+. Perhaps the ECU has adapted to M mode vs. S+. Could I need to do the re-adaption technique those have spoke of on here: turn key to on position, press gas pedal to floor for 5 seconds, turn off for 2 minutes and then enjoy...?


Let me know your thoughts.


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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Wouldn't this involve both ECU and TCU? I'd imagine fuel map would be controlled by the former and shift times by the latter. And the "readaptation technique" I also thought was for the TCU. Anyone? I've always been curious about these things myself, but haven't been able to find much information on these issues.
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There should be no shift adaptations in M mode.
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My experience has been the opposite. It seems that the downshifts are quicker/more consistent in S+.
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