Is it safe to switch tranny and suspension modes while driving?
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Is it safe to switch tranny and suspension modes while driving?
I have always switched between M and S mode in the tranny along with S1 and S2 on the suspension. Is that OK to do or am I in for a rude awakening one day?
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I think all the "Don't switch that while driving" started back in the day of gen 1 electronic gear box that had S & W mode switch. The dealer told me many times don't switch that while you are driving
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So what do I do first thing.
Again, dealer information no good
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Note that it's not a warning about the transmission suffering any kind of damage but a warning that a sudden, unexpected gear change can result. I guess I wouldn't do it on an icy off ramp at high speed.
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I haven't had any issues doing that.
I will say, when switching in to dyno mode while at a light, I have had issues with the tranny wanting to switch out of say, 3rd gear...freaked me out and I stopped doing it after a couple of times. Now, I'll put it in dyno mode, and turn the car off. Of course, I don't do that at lights...
I will say, when switching in to dyno mode while at a light, I have had issues with the tranny wanting to switch out of say, 3rd gear...freaked me out and I stopped doing it after a couple of times. Now, I'll put it in dyno mode, and turn the car off. Of course, I don't do that at lights...
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I don't like using the paddles but the gear selector can be fun. I only use M mode if I plan on getting into some twisties, gives me better control of the car.
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S2 for the P30 cars is too tight for normal daily driving. The P30 has 35% higher spring rates. I go with C unless the plan is to tear up some curvy roads, then I have a completely different seat position and turn on my rip of the GT4 juke box.
