Auto Trans Shift Button

mrnickleye · 03-12-2007, 04:57 AM

I have driven my slightly modded '89 N/A with the shift point button in 'Normal', and in 'Sport'.

I like it best in the 'Sport' mode. It holds each gear about 200-400rpm longer than the 'Normal' position, for the same throttle (foot) position.

Also, if I am cruising along in town at, say, 45mph, and I give it a bit more throttle to get my speed up quickly, it will kick out of torque convertor lockup and zip me up there.

Not so in the 'Normal' mode. You have to give it a bunch more throttle to kick off the lockup TC.

I am wondering how many Automatic car drivers use the 'Sport' position full time.

Murd · 03-12-2007, 02:37 PM

When I had an auto, I left it in sport full time.

motosparky · 03-12-2007, 11:02 PM

Mine is sport mode at all times.
I drive a canyon every day to work and it reacts faster in sport.
Too bad my baby is sick right now.
I loaned my car to my 21 year old son and boom, BHG !!! : (

mrnickleye · 04-12-2007, 05:18 AM

any more comments or votes???

dannydavi · 04-12-2007, 07:08 AM

On my 86.5 i have norm and pwr which im assuming is the same as sport considering it's exactly what you explained. I use it full time... but sometimes when i get mad at my self for going fast and doing dumb things, i will switch it to norm in an attempt to punish myself or something lol. Im already driving with an SR22

so i gotta be good. But there is a major pwr dif between the two.. i guess if im low on gas or something i might put it on norm in an attempt to keep RPM's down.

redmaro · 04-12-2007, 02:48 PM

I only use it when I race.

mrnickleye · 04-12-2007, 03:42 PM

dannydavi...that made me laugh.

I ALWAYS use the trip OD and fill up my tank (no dollar or two at a time for me), and keep an eye on my MPG.

I've tried it both ways, and it seems that in the normal (boring) position, I will get 1 more mile per gallon.

So...I'd rather 'feel' the most power I can, so I leave it in the power/sport mode.

supramacist · 04-12-2007, 04:38 PM

I have been in the mojave and through death valley. You can't put a dollar or two at a time because 2 bucks probably won't buy you a gallon. Some of the most expensive gas I ever purchased was on your side of kingman AZ.

dannydavi · 04-12-2007, 07:20 PM

lol i cant remember the last time i put less than $45 in my tank. I always fill up, but sometimes i push it until the last minute to go fill up again.

View Poll Results: How often do you use the 'Sport' position in your automatic tranny car ?
Full Time	7	77.78%
Part Time	0	0%
Never	1	11.11%
Only When 'Racing Around'	1	11.11%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2007, 04:57 AM	#1
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	AutoTrans Shift Button Poll I have driven my slightly modded '89 N/A with the shift point button in 'Normal', and in 'Sport'. I like it best in the 'Sport' mode. It holds each gear about 200-400rpm longer than the 'Normal' position, for the same throttle (foot) position. Also, if I am cruising along in town at, say, 45mph, and I give it a bit more throttle to get my speed up quickly, it will kick out of torque convertor lockup and zip me up there. Not so in the 'Normal' mode. You have to give it a bunch more throttle to kick off the lockup TC. I am wondering how many Automatic car drivers use the 'Sport' position full time. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08. Last edited by mrnickleye; 03-12-2007 at 05:04 AM.

03-12-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	When I had an auto, I left it in sport full time. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

03-12-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
motosparky Stock Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AV California Posts: 22	Mine is sport mode at all times. I drive a canyon every day to work and it reacts faster in sport. Too bad my baby is sick right now. I loaned my car to my 21 year old son and boom, BHG !!! : ( __________________ 89 N/A Supra Previous: 90 Turbo 86.5 N/A 85 GT http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...%20For%20Sale/

04-12-2007, 05:18 AM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	any more comments or votes??? __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-12-2007, 07:08 AM	#5
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	On my 86.5 i have norm and pwr which im assuming is the same as sport considering it's exactly what you explained. I use it full time... but sometimes when i get mad at my self for going fast and doing dumb things, i will switch it to norm in an attempt to punish myself or something lol. Im already driving with an SR22 so i gotta be good. But there is a major pwr dif between the two.. i guess if im low on gas or something i might put it on norm in an attempt to keep RPM's down. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

04-12-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
redmaro walbro fp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 432	I only use it when I race. __________________ MK3, Auto, Turbo.

04-12-2007, 03:42 PM	#7
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	dannydavi...that made me laugh. I ALWAYS use the trip OD and fill up my tank (no dollar or two at a time for me), and keep an eye on my MPG. I've tried it both ways, and it seems that in the normal (boring) position, I will get 1 more mile per gallon. So...I'd rather 'feel' the most power I can, so I leave it in the power/sport mode. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-12-2007, 04:38 PM	#8
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I have been in the mojave and through death valley. You can't put a dollar or two at a time because 2 bucks probably won't buy you a gallon. Some of the most expensive gas I ever purchased was on your side of kingman AZ.

04-12-2007, 07:20 PM	#9
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	lol i cant remember the last time i put less than $45 in my tank. I always fill up, but sometimes i push it until the last minute to go fill up again. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Auto Trans Issue	Irish_Mechanic	MKIII Supra	7	01-05-2010 03:47 AM
HELP PLEASE	Nick0887	Non-Generation Specific Questions	4	02-28-2009 07:26 AM
88 Turbo, issues with Auto Trans	Staceman	MKIII Supra	5	08-13-2007 09:51 PM
Auto vs. manual trans.	rnoswal	MKIII Supra	9	12-14-2005 01:54 PM
auto shift kit	steve119md	MKIII Supra	1	09-17-2005 04:32 AM