Does the 2016 C7 have the Start/Stop functionality?
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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I thought I read a while back that it was going to be put on the C7, but I haven't heard anything else about it recently, and I haven't been on the forum much lately. Thanks!
Great, thanks for your reply and info.
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The Consigliere
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Then again, other than picking up some intel on that from the Bash, I'm not sure how much something like this would be telegraphed by GM.
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I agree. Just ordered a 2016 5 series BMW. It has it but it can be disabled which it will be as soon as I take delivery.
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Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is "start/stop functionality"? I mean when I push the start button it starts. And when I hit the brakes it stops. Somehow I don't think that's what you meant...
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start stop shuts the engine down at a stoplight, engine starts again when you come off the brake. It's worth 4-7% savings in gas.
Now before everyone starts hollering, you can shut it off on any car that has it. permanently. (until you tell the car to use it again)
Now before everyone starts hollering, you can shut it off on any car that has it. permanently. (until you tell the car to use it again)
Melting Slicks
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Can't imagine having to deal with that, especially when cammed. I have to idle for a few before driving off, even when warm. I don't recall the car being able to start instantly and go when I was stock either.
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Not in the US, perhaps for 2017. To meet the new EPA regulations all manufacturers will have to employ everything possible! Better than a turbo V6 engine to me! On average idling uses about 17% of the energy consumed. Our new BMW SUV has it and it works almost seamlessly. It also has regenerative braking that charges the battery so no problem employing the higher electric loads it comsumes.
It starts when you take your foot off the brake and you can't tell. When hot out it will start the engine if stopped for any length of time.
Well worth the effort IMO.
It starts when you take your foot off the brake and you can't tell. When hot out it will start the engine if stopped for any length of time.
Well worth the effort IMO.
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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What is it with everyone around here loving to use gas? You just enrich Middle East theocracies for no reason.
If it saves gas and doesn't dent performance a bit, why disable it? Because of ignorance and a belief in automotive conspiracies it'll wreck your engine right when the warranty is up?
A 6.2 liter V8 burns a lot of fuel idling.
I've rented cars with this feature, it's easy as chit to control, all you do is save money.
If it saves gas and doesn't dent performance a bit, why disable it? Because of ignorance and a belief in automotive conspiracies it'll wreck your engine right when the warranty is up?
A 6.2 liter V8 burns a lot of fuel idling.
I've rented cars with this feature, it's easy as chit to control, all you do is save money.
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It's the same reason why the M7's do not have the remote-start function from the key fob like the A8's do...
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Burning Brakes
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That's why I don't get the indignation here. You can avoid pushing in the clutch when your stopped. On an auto, as soon as you let off the brake, the car starts up instantly.
I would avoid engaging it in traffic and when making a right. But we all know those 3 minute red lights. Those are bad enough, no point in paying a quarter for the privilege of watching hipster cross the street.
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What is it with everyone around here loving to use gas? You just enrich Middle East theocracies for no reason.
If it saves gas and doesn't dent performance a bit, why disable it? Because of ignorance and a belief in automotive conspiracies it'll wreck your engine right when the warranty is up?
A 6.2 liter V8 burns a lot of fuel idling.
I've rented cars with this feature, it's easy as chit to control, all you do is save money.
If it saves gas and doesn't dent performance a bit, why disable it? Because of ignorance and a belief in automotive conspiracies it'll wreck your engine right when the warranty is up?
A 6.2 liter V8 burns a lot of fuel idling.
I've rented cars with this feature, it's easy as chit to control, all you do is save money.
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The way it works is if you are stopped for an extended time it cycles the engine on and off to keep heat and AC consistent. While my car was in getting transmission repair attempts I had a new Impala as a loaner. Its really not that bad IMO.
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Last edited by Black&White; Jan 31, 2016 at 01:42 AM.