Cruise Question

[Larrylu]

I have had no experience with the downshifting that is being described in this post. I do no extreme downhill while in cruise so I can't say what would happen with either tune file. I do know that I feel engine braking in 5th that I don't feel in 6th. I thought there probably was some freewheeling built into 6th for mileage.  In my experience whatever grade assist functions I have (probably only have a few) become available by selecting M. It is the M only that is modified. In M if a paddle is not touched the gear numbers on the display do not show....just an M. The grade assist icon shows in the dash info. The car will then shift automatically 1 through 5. My gut tells me the shift points are held a little longer and the downshifts are a bit more aggressive. TSS has established his best 0 to 60 times in this mode. It's not a huge difference though. If you touch a paddle, you revert back to what is normal for M. I'm not aware of a real downside to this quirk, and it's kind of useful as personally I'm not too likely to use the paddles and if I wanted to all I have to do is touch one. I kind of feel it's a little like a mini Sport Mode.

 

[DJE624]

Right again Larry.  However, I wouldn't call it a quirk.  I actually asked for it on my custom tune.  I had it on the old custom tune.  Then, when I first did the pipes and had to go back to Stage 4+, it was off the tune.  When I got the 3 Bar tune, it was back again, as requested.  I really like it and it IS kind of like a sport mode.  I hardly ever use the paddles but, I do occasionally use the "Sport Mode" now. So, as it adds up, I am custom tuned for higher boost (more than Stage 4+) below 2K and above 5K, 170 Stat, Down Pipes, and 3 Bar along with Grade Assist (Sport Mode).  I'm not sure if the intake matters but, I doubt it.  I am very happy with it.  I will have more test results soon but I think the "Sport Mode" upshifts a little sooner. 

 

[Larrylu]

Yes Dave in my case I think I was one of the early noticers of what was then unknown and I suspect, unintended so I tend to characterize it as a quirk. But now it is known and can be requested. As more people play with it, we can hopefully document it's assets/shortcomings if any. BTW Dave your mod list is getting impressive. Even though our cars are quite different I think our tastes are very similar. I like your choices!