Will Driving in ECO Mode Harm the HC???

[1971demon]

Edited thread title from "Dirving" to "Driving"

Hmmm...can you "dirv " in eco mode...maybe 2ndAmend has something there..

 

[2ndAmend]

Edited thread title from "Dirving" to "Driving"

I Dirve lick i Speel!!!

 

[1971demon]

I Dirve lick i Speel!!!

Glad I'm never on the roads of NH..

 

[2ndAmend]

I keep seeing these notes:

 

[2ndAmend]

Got word back from the attendee, instructor apparently no longer pushes the cylinder deactivation, but is still negative on eco mode in HC's.

 

[2ndAmend]

For the record, this is what the 170 Supplement says:

Eco mode offers increased fuel efficiency and quieter exhaust character, as well as a more relaxed throttle pedal recommended for wet weather conditions.

• Eco (if selected, will stay active on subsequent igni-
tion cycles): Offers quieter exhaust character, maxi-
mized fuel efficiency, and increased throttle pedal
control for wet weather. Shift paddles are disabled.
Steering and suspension settings are configurable.

I haven't noticed a change to the pedal or exhaust based on a few dozen miles driving around town, but the difference in the trans it huge! I'm guessing the bulk of the "eco" is earlier upshits on mild throttle and the less aggressive downshifting.

I plan to keep it in eco unless I plan to play a bit.

 

[jgilj]

Talking out the ass until I see definitive proof, evidence

 

[jgilj]

In Eco I’ve still noticed downshifting that I say is aggressive but I’ve only driven it for 50 miles in Eco. Probably won’t do it again because I need to piss off the corvette guys at the end of the subdivision.😂

 

[2ndAmend]

In Eco I’ve still noticed downshifting that I say is aggressive but I’ve only driven it for 50 miles in Eco. Probably won’t do it again because I need to piss off the corvette guys at the end of the subdivision.😂

The very few vettes I see at Land Speed Trials and dragway are very disappointing. I have to assume they are good on a road course.