Nissan 370Z Forum  

DS mode on automatic 370z. What do?

I managed to turn on DS mode within the 370z. Anyone got anymore information on this? What does it exactly do?

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree13Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-28-2020, 06:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default DS mode on automatic 370z. What do?

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

What does it exactly do?
Attached Images
File Type: jpg DS Mode (1) (1) (4).jpg (439.6 KB, 170 views)
JARblue likes this.

Last edited by larmenta478; 08-28-2020 at 08:08 PM.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2020, 06:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
UNKNOWN_370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: ny'r livn in tx
Posts: 8,687
Drives: well over 130m.p.h.
Rep Power: 14857
UNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

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
__________________
Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980
UNKNOWN_370 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2020, 07:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 View Post
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.

Last edited by larmenta478; 08-28-2020 at 07:55 PM.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2020, 09:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
Track Member
 
git@no's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: garden grove ca.
Posts: 506
Drives: 2014 370z base model
Rep Power: 11
git@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to all
Default

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

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
UNKNOWN_370 likes this.
git@no is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2020, 09:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by git@no View Post
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.
old guy likes this.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2020, 09:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,410
Drives: 13 370z 6MT
Rep Power: 2684366
-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by larmenta478 View Post
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
-ZS-Carpenter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2020, 10:29 AM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter View Post
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.
old guy and SG4247 like this.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2020, 10:48 AM   #8 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: OKC
Posts: 720
Drives: 2010 touring
Rep Power: 4486
SG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond reputeSG4247 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

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 - 12.669 @ 110 mph (stock fuel pump)
100 shot E85 - 11.589 @ 117 mph (DW fuel pump)
JWT C2 cams rev Base Circle & Titan Valves
SG4247 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2020, 10:53 AM   #9 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SG4247 View Post
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.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2020, 05:06 PM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
UNKNOWN_370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: ny'r livn in tx
Posts: 8,687
Drives: well over 130m.p.h.
Rep Power: 14857
UNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond reputeUNKNOWN_370 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by larmenta478 View Post
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?
__________________
Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980
UNKNOWN_370 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2020, 06:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
Track Member
 
git@no's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: garden grove ca.
Posts: 506
Drives: 2014 370z base model
Rep Power: 11
git@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to allgit@no is a name known to all
Default

I try it todayand yes feel a lot better

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
git@no is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-30-2020, 07:06 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: California
Posts: 11
Drives: 17 Supercharged 370z
Rep Power: 3360
larmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond reputelarmenta478 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 View Post
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.
Spartan 1771 and JARblue like this.
larmenta478 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2020, 11:49 AM   #13 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Red Voodoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: NE Tennessee
Age: 49
Posts: 139
Drives: a hard bargain!
Rep Power: 6
Red Voodoo is on a distinguished road
Default

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!
__________________
2010 QAB Zed Roadster | Touring | Sport | Navigation
K&N | Z1 | Swift | Koni | Eibach | SPL | SPC | Ichiba | Evo-R
Red Voodoo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2020, 01:32 PM   #14 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 36
Drives: 2017 Nismo
Rep Power: 3360
Blizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond reputeBlizzak has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I have been trying to activate this too, with no luck unfortunately
Blizzak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2020, 01:55 PM   #15 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 27
Drives: 2017 370Z
Rep Power: 19143
CyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond reputeCyFi6 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

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.
CyFi6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2014 370z automatic transmission - manual mode gpx123 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 62 05-10-2014 01:28 PM
Any harm to switching from auto mode 'D' to manual mode and back while driving? Lee123 Engine & Drivetrain 14 05-19-2010 07:10 PM
In manual mode will the automatic shift up to avoid over-rev? Lee123 Engine & Drivetrain 7 04-23-2010 06:17 PM
Automatic Trans Manual Mode Finite Engine & Drivetrain 1 02-24-2009 10:10 PM
7AT: Does driving in manual mode change the way automatic shifts? dandg Nissan 370Z General Discussions 2 02-13-2009 01:28 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:15 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2