Calling all IS owners...Sport Shift Mod Request
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It seems we have to make some more noise.
A while back I wrote about preventing an automatic downshift in sport mode while accelerating hard. Since then I've talked with technicians and master technicians. They all feel it would be a simple ECU software fix.
Toyota will only add this as an option if enough of us request it.
So I ask all those interested in the modification to include this request on all surveys and discussions with your Lexus dealer whenever possible. Note: The surveys go back to Japan and are the best mechanism to bring about possible change with any concerns you may have.
Also note: There are romurs that this mod has already been implemented with Team Lexus's IS350 automatic transmission.
A while back I wrote about preventing an automatic downshift in sport mode while accelerating hard. Since then I've talked with technicians and master technicians. They all feel it would be a simple ECU software fix.
Toyota will only add this as an option if enough of us request it.
So I ask all those interested in the modification to include this request on all surveys and discussions with your Lexus dealer whenever possible. Note: The surveys go back to Japan and are the best mechanism to bring about possible change with any concerns you may have.
Also note: There are romurs that this mod has already been implemented with Team Lexus's IS350 automatic transmission.
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huh? When I'm accelerating hard from a stop, my car will only upshift until I let up. If I'm cruising on the highway (5th or 6th) and then floor it, it drops to a lower gear as I would expect it to. What are you talking about?
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That means you have never drove a stick shift. I would like Lexus to implement no downshift function to make it a true manumatic trans. I believe Volkswagens do that. I would make it easier to drive with paddle shifters. Its a good idea to let them know.
regards, Bart
regards, Bart
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Originally Posted by skorpio
That means you have never drove a stick shift. I would like Lexus to implement no downshift function to make it a true manumatic trans. I believe Volkswagens do that. I would make it easier to drive with paddle shifters. Its a good idea to let them know.
regards, Bart
regards, Bart
If he's referring to no downshifting while in paddle shift mode unless commanded by the (-) paddle, I'm behind that. They also need to make the upshift work on (+) command too instead of just "highest gear allowed". When I hit the (+) paddle, I want it to upshift instantly.
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Originally Posted by ISMaximus
Honestly, that thing shifts so slow anyway I usually just leave the car in D.
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Originally Posted by jthbe
Also note: There are romurs that this mod has already been implemented with Team Lexus's IS350 automatic transmission.
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