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CaptainSlow 10-22-2012 10:50 PM
Quick question re: 6-speed cars
 
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Sorry, I wasn't sure what to search for here, and I couldn't find the information I was looking for on Scions site.

The FRS I test drove a few weeks back was an automatic. I placed my order for a 6-speed after we got back to the dealership. The car I drove had different "modes" for sport and snow...Buttons were right behind the main shift lever. My question is whether those are still there on the 6-speed, and if so, what exactly changes in each mode. If not, what is available on the 6-speed?

Thanks to anyone who can help give a little insight!

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Shagaliscious 10-22-2012 10:52 PM
No they won't be.

The different modes are specifically for the AT. Snow mode makes it start it 2nd gear.

GMU-BRZ 10-22-2012 10:54 PM
Snow mode turns on the all wheel drive.

@Art_Mighty 10-22-2012 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow (Post 514096)
Sorry, I wasn't sure what to search for here, and I couldn't find the information I was looking for on Scions site.

The FRS I test drove a few weeks back was an automatic. I placed my order for a 6-speed after we got back to the dealership. The car I drove had different "modes" for sport and snow...Buttons were right behind the main shift lever. My question is whether those are still there on the 6-speed (meaning do the modes change the operation of the transmission), and if so, what exactly changes in each mode

Thanks to anyone who can help give a little insight!

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So they're both 6 speed transmissions (the manual and the automatic). The sport and snow bottons are there only for the automatic transmission and they change the shifting algorithms.

Jive Turkey 10-22-2012 11:03 PM
the automatic 6-speed is a torque converter box just FYI. basically snow mode makes it engage 2nd from the start so you dont have a lot of tq instantly, and the sport mode just bumps the shifting point and makes the trans stay in gear a bit longer when you aren't WOT.

manual doesn't have any because the initial TQ and rpm shifting points and hang time is all done by the driver.

rikdrt1 10-22-2012 11:12 PM
SPORT mode in Auto is a hella fun - it does sport downshifting and is quick as hell. i love it and i didnt evven know all about what it can do until i took the car out to the canyon for a fast run - -now i cant stay away from there every wknd.. love the auto sport mode - like a jeckyl-hyde for the usually booring auto tranny.

jmaryt 10-22-2012 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GMU-BRZ (Post 514107)
Snow mode turns on the all wheel drive.
ehe! he! he! i like this!

jmaryt 10-22-2012 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GMU-BRZ (Post 514107)
Snow mode turns on the all wheel drive.
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Originally Posted by rikdrt1 (Post 514153)
SPORT mode in Auto is a hella fun - it does sport downshifting and is quick as hell. i love it and i didnt evven know all about what it can do until i took the car out to the canyon for a fast run - -now i cant stay away from there every wknd.. love the auto sport mode - like a jeckyl-hyde for the usually booring auto tranny.
i agree! the 'slush" box in this car is delightful! lot of fun!,and ya get
'"stinkin'" good" gas mileage too!

CaptainSlow 10-22-2012 11:29 PM
Thanks everyone! I figured it was in the transmission, but couldn't confirm it anywhere...someone was telling me it also did something to the suspension, but I figured that wasn't correct info

jmaryt 10-22-2012 11:37 PM
incorrect! it "plays" with the gear ratios,making the '"slush" "boucoup"
versatile! car's a "hoot" with either transmission!..just sayin'

Demandred7 10-23-2012 09:59 PM
If you ended up ordering the Manual, then you will retain the Traction Control and VSC Sport Buttons. Shifting is completely you. The Automatic has the additional buttons that change how the Automatic behaves. Your friend that was talking about it affecting the suspension may have been talking about how different levels of the VSC affect the dynamics of the vehicle (i.e., that VSC Sport will allow you to walk the back end out more than normal mode would let you). VSC Off is the extreme with no intervention by the Stability Control.

gmookher 10-23-2012 11:00 PM
I recommend everyone try and learn how to drive stick..

CircuitJerk 10-23-2012 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gmookher (Post 516451)
I recommend everyone try and learn how to drive stick..
Buuuuut... But... I already know how to drive stick:lol:

einzlr 10-24-2012 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gmookher (Post 516451)
I recommend everyone try and learn how to drive stick..
That's what ... ....


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