D vs DS?
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The other thing I've noticed about DS vs. D is that DS will not shift into 5 gear. For example, when I'm driving in DS at about 70mph, my RPM's is about 3,300...then when I switch to D mode, my RPM's will drop down to about 3,000. So, to me it appears that DS holds at 4th gear, and D will hold at 5th gear as an overdrive gear???
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DS is useless driving on the street. DS is the best option while racing on the track or doing an all out run in the canyons. It will hold the gear till redline when it senses u are taking turns over and over. After few corners, the DS mode will hold the gear till redline and will never shift in a turn.
As far as normal city/highway driving, DS will hold one gear lower than D would, that is why it is pointless.
As far as normal city/highway driving, DS will hold one gear lower than D would, that is why it is pointless.
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I use the manual mode in our Saab all the time and I like it because it shifts like a manual keeping the converter clutch engaged. I don't like it much in the G35 and I am disappointed in how it works in the G35. In the manual mode the converter clutch stays disengaged and you get that slush box feeling when accelerating without the CC engaged. THe Saab feels much more connected and much more like a manual tranny gear. I have not found any other car that has a better manual mode than our Saab ...