Automatic Transmission Program
05-07-2007, 04:44 PM
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Automatic Transmission Program
Kind of new here. Which of the programs (C or S) do most peole use for everyday driving? I understand from the manual that the S mode not only affects the shifting of the automatic transmission but also impacts the ride of the car. Wondered which program most people use?
05-07-2007, 04:51 PM
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yes, the C/S mode affects both the tranny and the suspension settings (either Airmatic or ABC).
Personally, I really, really wish you could adjust the tranny and suspension seperately like you could on the W220.
I find I use the "C" mode on side streets and anytime I'm going from traffic light to traffic light or in traffic. I prefer the smoothness of starting in 2nd gear.
However, once I'm on the highway or at speed, I definitely prefer the S mode for the body control. There is a *slight* float in C mode. And in S mode the car is so tossable that it's hard to resist the fun and the confidence on twisties and off-ramps.
(This is on a car with ABC, by the way.)
If I could set each independently, then it would be "C" for the tranny and "S" for the suspension and I'd leave it like that all the time. That would be awesome.
Personally, I really, really wish you could adjust the tranny and suspension seperately like you could on the W220.
I find I use the "C" mode on side streets and anytime I'm going from traffic light to traffic light or in traffic. I prefer the smoothness of starting in 2nd gear.
However, once I'm on the highway or at speed, I definitely prefer the S mode for the body control. There is a *slight* float in C mode. And in S mode the car is so tossable that it's hard to resist the fun and the confidence on twisties and off-ramps.
(This is on a car with ABC, by the way.)
If I could set each independently, then it would be "C" for the tranny and "S" for the suspension and I'd leave it like that all the time. That would be awesome.
