DS mode on automatic 370z. What do?

larmenta478 · 08-28-2020, 07:13 PM

I managed to turn on DS mode within the 370z. Anyone got anymore information on this?

What does it exactly do?

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-28-2020, 07:54 PM

The actual DS button is only on a g37. You want sport? Put it in manual mode and/or SRM if you drive manual.
Pretty much the dramatic rev match in manual mode is DS

larmenta478 · 08-28-2020, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The actual DS button is only on a g37. You want sport? Put it in manual mode and/or SRM if you drive manual.
Pretty much the dramatic rev match in manual mode is DS

I get that the G37 has the DS button. I was able to turn on DS mode within the 370z without the button (see picture). I'm trying to figure out the difference between manual mode and DS on the 370z. To add, I cannot shift the knob or shift paddles when on DS mode.

I can't find more information elsewhere.

git@no · 08-29-2020, 10:02 AM

how did you turn on the DS mode? by mistake?
just curious

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larmenta478 · 08-29-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by git@no

how did you turn on the DS mode? by mistake?
just curious

Pretty much. It's worked on every automatic 370z that I have tried it on.

Put the shift knob on manual mode. Then move the shift knob towards the D gate. However, DO NOT enter the D gate. Simply, move the knob in between manual and D and then move it back to manual. DS should display. You can even set DS mode while driving.

Again, start at M, move shift towards D without crossing the mid line, and move the shift back to M. This movement is somewhat quick. Goodluck, took me 30 mins to master it.

-ZS-Carpenter · 08-29-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by larmenta478

Pretty much. It's worked on every automatic 370z that I have tried it on.

Put the shift knob on manual mode. Then move the shift knob towards the D gate. However, DO NOT enter the D gate. Simply, move the knob in between manual and D and then move it back to manual. DS should display. You can even set DS mode while driving.

Again, start at M, move shift towards D without crossing the mid line, and move the shift back to M. This movement is somewhat quick. Goodluck, took me 30 mins to master it.

Does it work? D vs DS in a G is a pretty noticeable change in behavior

larmenta478 · 08-29-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

Does it work? D vs DS in a G is a pretty noticeable change in behavior

At first I didn’t notice anything. However, the more I test it, the more I realize that there is a different tune, just subtle. I say this because when I drive normal as I always do, the car is pulling harder as if I’m going wide open throttle.

Also, downshifts are automatically rev matched without the use of paddles.

SG4247 · 08-30-2020, 11:48 AM

This works really well! Thanks for sharing larmenta.

It is significantly better 7AT up-shift feel along with SRM on decel. Shifter and paddles are ineffective in this mode.

I made a couple of quarter mile passes in this DS mode and the car runs pretty well.

Rep given! Learn something new every day.

larmenta478 · 08-30-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

This works really well! Thanks for sharing larmenta.

It is significantly better 7AT up-shift feel along with SRM on decel. Shifter and paddles are ineffective in this mode.

I made a couple of quarter mile passes in this DS mode and the car runs pretty well.

Rep given! Learn something new every day.

LMAO. Uncovered a secret 10+ years later. Going to go to a Nissan dealership Monday to speak to a Z master.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-30-2020, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larmenta478

I get that the G37 has the DS button. I was able to turn on DS mode within the 370z without the button (see picture). I'm trying to figure out the difference between manual mode and DS on the 370z. To add, I cannot shift the knob or shift paddles when on DS mode.

I can't find more information elsewhere.

You're going to rev higher with less effort. Your throttle response should be better. Wow. I had aZ 6 yrs n never noticed that. Was it in the manual or did u get a tip?

git@no · 08-30-2020, 07:09 PM

I try it todayand yes feel a lot better

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larmenta478 · 08-30-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You're going to rev higher with less effort. Your throttle response should be better. Wow. I had aZ 6 yrs n never noticed that. Was it in the manual or did u get a tip?

Utter dumb luck. Could not find it in the manual. Now spread this info everywhere.

Red Voodoo · 09-07-2020, 12:49 PM

It's hit or miss, I guess, depending on the year.. I spent 30 minutes this morning doing everything that I could think of to "activate" this hidden feature with no luck. 2010 Touring Sport (without the "REV" upshift alert in the tachometer, if that even matters). Love me some Easter eggs when I find them!

Blizzak · 09-07-2020, 02:32 PM

I have been trying to activate this too, with no luck unfortunately

CyFi6 · 11-10-2020, 02:55 PM

Can you expand on how to activate this mode? I was able to activate DS mode ONCE. Every time after that I have tried to get it to work, I haven't been successful.

Does the engine need to be warmed up, car at certain speed etc before it will work? I feel like I am not getting all the criteria for it to activate.

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git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 12	how did you turn on the DS mode? by mistake? just curious Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	This works really well! Thanks for sharing larmenta. It is significantly better 7AT up-shift feel along with SRM on decel. Shifter and paddles are ineffective in this mode. I made a couple of quarter mile passes in this DS mode and the car runs pretty well. Rep given! Learn something new every day. kidkotic2001 and old guy like this. __________________ NA on E85 - 12.402 @ 112 mph 100 shot E85 - 11.589 @ 117 mph JWT C2 cams rev Base Circle & Titan Valves

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git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 12	I try it todayand yes feel a lot better Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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CyFi6 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 27 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 19144	Can you expand on how to activate this mode? I was able to activate DS mode ONCE. Every time after that I have tried to get it to work, I haven't been successful. Does the engine need to be warmed up, car at certain speed etc before it will work? I feel like I am not getting all the criteria for it to activate.