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Dadhawk · 06-12-2019, 12:22 PM

Keep in mind the 86 is my daily commuter more than a track toy....

Stealth Mode (I call it "Semi-Auto"): About 90% of the time. During that time I use the paddles constantly for downshifting. On just about any trip over 2 miles I've probably used the paddles at least once. I often also flip into full manual mode at stoplights just for the "drag race" effect then back into AT mode after the rush.

Manual Mode: 10% of the time. Usually on a nice stretch of two lane curvy road. In this mode I'm usually also in Sport/VSC/Traction Off mode.

Snow Mode: Only used it once, and it did make a bit of a difference but I found manual mode worked better. All it does is start you in second gear I believe.

Not asked but, when in Manual mode I exclusively use the paddles. I don't care for using the shifter at all in manual.

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Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,086 Thanks: 39,605 Thanked 25,407 Times in 11,586 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Keep in mind the 86 is my daily commuter more than a track toy.... Stealth Mode (I call it "Semi-Auto"): About 90% of the time. During that time I use the paddles constantly for downshifting. On just about any trip over 2 miles I've probably used the paddles at least once. I often also flip into full manual mode at stoplights just for the "drag race" effect then back into AT mode after the rush. Manual Mode: 10% of the time. Usually on a nice stretch of two lane curvy road. In this mode I'm usually also in Sport/VSC/Traction Off mode. Snow Mode: Only used it once, and it did make a bit of a difference but I found manual mode worked better. All it does is start you in second gear I believe. Not asked but, when in Manual mode I exclusively use the paddles. I don't care for using the shifter at all in manual. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk". Last edited by Dadhawk; 06-12-2019 at 12:34 PM. Reason: Added sport mode in