ECO Mode???
01-18-2019, 10:26 AM
#41
Drifting
guess by your “definition” I’m not a real man then! 
Of course, a different definition would be that real men do whatever the effe they want with their own property,
And certainly wouldn’t let a faceless internet twit tell him otherwise!
Srsly, with four gas guzzlers, no EV, it’s a pleasure and no downside for me to drive my ‘17 Z06 M7 the way I want and get the mileage I do, considering it replaced a car that got 9-10 mpg.
Of course, a different definition would be that real men do whatever the effe they want with their own property,
And certainly wouldn’t let a faceless internet twit tell him otherwise!
Srsly, with four gas guzzlers, no EV, it’s a pleasure and no downside for me to drive my ‘17 Z06 M7 the way I want and get the mileage I do, considering it replaced a car that got 9-10 mpg.
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01-18-2019, 10:31 AM
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guess by your “definition” I’m not a real man then!
Of course, a different definition would be that real men do whatever the effe they want with their own property,
And certainly wouldn’t let a faceless internet twit tell him otherwise!
Srsly, with four gas guzzlers, no EV, it’s a pleasure and no downside for me to drive my ‘17 Z06 M7 the way I want and get the mileage I do, considering it replaced a car that got 9-10 mpg.
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V Vette (01-18-2019)
01-18-2019, 11:14 AM
#44
Le Mans Master
LOL but true story, how can anyone say different ? Ill say it again: You want all the HP but want to drive in ECO mode (to save a few dollars-REALLY?) LOL.. Many old folks here just want to argue, YOU all know who you are!...
Last edited by V Vette; 01-18-2019 at 11:17 AM.
01-18-2019, 11:34 AM
#45
Race Director
I think that real men don't feel like they need to do what everyone else thinks they should do.
I'd rather drive a Corvette in eco mode* than a Prius in sport mode
*disclaimer-I never actually drive mine in eco mode, I leave it in sport mode all the time but because it's an A8, the AFM will activate frequently and it doesn't bother me. It's just like having a 9th gear IMO, the power is ready the instant I need it
I'd rather drive a Corvette in eco mode* than a Prius in sport mode
*disclaimer-I never actually drive mine in eco mode, I leave it in sport mode all the time but because it's an A8, the AFM will activate frequently and it doesn't bother me. It's just like having a 9th gear IMO, the power is ready the instant I need it
Last edited by Patman; 01-18-2019 at 11:37 AM.
01-18-2019, 12:10 PM
#46
Melting Slicks
Arguing is silly...good thing I never do it...
All kidding aside...Im amazed to read so many folks can "feel" the switch between V8 and V4. In my M7 I literally have to watch my dash to even know it went into V4 mode...and even then I feel nothing. I wonder why that is from one car to another?
All kidding aside...Im amazed to read so many folks can "feel" the switch between V8 and V4. In my M7 I literally have to watch my dash to even know it went into V4 mode...and even then I feel nothing. I wonder why that is from one car to another?
01-18-2019, 03:57 PM
#47
Melting Slicks
01-18-2019, 04:03 PM
#48
Le Mans Master
Not sure what you mean as my Toyota gives me power when I need it too.... but people here want 500, 600, 700HP for street use (and that's fine) but then talk about saving gas money , makes no sense... PS does the Z06 and ZR1 have ECO mode?
Last edited by V Vette; 01-18-2019 at 04:04 PM.
01-18-2019, 08:17 PM
#49
Advanced
I’m trying to think what else we can argue about. Tire pressure! That’s it! I run 30psi because that’s what it says on the door jam. Why am I wrong or right or wrong or right or wrong? Maybe I shouldn’t use my Sirius radio because it’s not manly enough. W.T.F.
01-18-2019, 08:32 PM
#50
Melting Slicks
If you want some fireworks, start a thread on oil.
Last edited by iclick; 01-18-2019 at 08:36 PM.
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V Vette (01-19-2019)
01-18-2019, 09:49 PM
#51
Well, I can't attest to your manliness, but you can get a few mpg from bumping up your psi.
01-19-2019, 11:33 AM
#53
Race Director
What I mean is that I can't tell the difference between Eco and other modes in terms of engine performance, and when in V4 mode it can switch back to V8 in a heartbeat. To me that's a win-win, a few more MPG when cruising and when you punch it the 460 hp is unleashed in less than a heartbeat. I don't see a downside to it.
I know that the ZR1 doesn't use AFM but the Z06 does.
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V Vette (01-19-2019)
01-19-2019, 04:05 PM
#54
Sport mode still goes into V4 mode. If you put the shifter into manual mode V4 will not engage.
