stoessjc

What changes occur when one switches to "Eco" mode?

The Rock1

Select Eco mode for improved
fuel economy. This will result in
better Active Fuel Management
(AFM) operation. See Active
Fuel Management® on
page 9-25

Active Fuel Management®
This system allows the engine to
operate on either all or half of its
cylinders, depending on the driving
conditions. With a manual
transmission, the system is only
active in Eco mode. With an
automatic transmission, the system
is available in all modes, but is more
aggressive in Eco mode. See Driver
Mode Control on page 9-39.
When less power is required, such
as cruising at a constant vehicle
speed, the system will operate in
the half cylinder mode, allowing the
vehicle to achieve better fuel
economy. When greater power
demands are required, such as
accelerating from a stop, passing,
or merging onto a freeway, the
system will maintain full-cylinder
operation.

trevor90

i drive in eco mode all the time, it's still enough to damage my kidneys. i like it.

flyguy0812

Get a DSC Sport controller. www.dscsport.com. Rides like a luxury car in eco or wet mode now. A lot better in all the modes, in town I use the Wet mode, best ride and steering.

MontanaBob

Does the installation of the DSC V2 Controller void the GM warrantee? There is no mention of it on the DSC website.

Thanks!

Montana Bob

ronsc1985

Why do you care? If you are going to the dealer for service and are worried just swap the OEM controller back in. It's a 10 minute job after you have done it once and know what to do.

MontanaBob

RonSC,

Thanks for the prompt response.

I care, because, if I am not mistaken, any changes or modifications are retained in memory, even if the non-stock component is replaced with a stock unit. Even if that is not true, I'd have to install the controller with wing nuts or Dzus fasteners, as I'd have to swap it out every time the car went into dealer for service.

Thanks again.

Montana Bob

davepl

Wait, I thought I asked this months ago, and it was no softer than factory Tour, or so I was told.

Are you saying I can get a better luxury ride in Tour with a DSC? How much better?

I would imagine worst case you're voiding your suspension warranty, but having never had a suspension warranty claim in my life that I can think of, not sure how much that is actually giving up!

MontanaBob

Dave,

My thanks for your response.

I bought my car used in February. Upon inspecting it prior to purchasing it, I discovered the right rear shock weaping and the left rear leaking. The dealer replaced the LR, under warrantee, but said that the GM rep would not authorize replacement of the RR as it was not leaking yet. (The $64 question, of course, is at what point does a "weap" become a "leak".)

The bottom line is that I am extremely careful of performing any changes which void either the GM or extended warrantees. My experience over the years has shown me that manufacturers will look for any excuse not to honor their warrantees. I've got lots of "scars" from previous battles!

Montana Bob

ronsc1985

You are making too much of this. The DSC controller simply takes sensor various inputs and makes on the fly changes to the magnetic shock fluid magnetic field by varying the current input.

As to swapping the unit it is not really held in by anything except the lock type connector. It's just a matter of loosening a few push pins in the left front fender liner and then reaching in and plugging the current module and replacing it with the other one. If the DSC unit causes a problem, just put the OEM unit back in.

BTW if you have a new model the OEM controller may be fine for your purposes. There is an update for older models which apparently softens the shock settings in the tour and wet modes.

davepl

Really? Like for my 2015Z? I thought the "new magride calibration" was all about track stuff.

Is there a thread that talks about that update in particular? I'm not sure how to know which is which.

Thanks!
Dave

rbartick

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-from-gm.html

MontanaBob

Dave,

Ron is absolutely correct. Here is a link to the most comprehensive of the threads addressing the Magride Upgrade issue:

flyguy0812

With the DSC the street ride is completely different. No sharp jolts or bounces. Very comfortable. On the track in any track mode the car really comes alive, lowered my lap times. The shocks are more active than reactive. I bought it for the track, but the street ride is so much better than stock.

Bill Dearborn

It only voids the warranty on the GM module you took out while it is out. If you put it back in then it is covered by the warranty.

Bill

lordofwar

what is eco mode?our 650HP cars have a eco mode?LOL

rbartick