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10-22-2014, 02:17 PM | #1 |
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Advice on Sport & Sport+ mode
I have a manual trans 35i. I notice when using the "Sport" vs "Comfort" mode, the foot pedal accelerates softer and faster when shifting from gear-to-gear which is nice
I have 3 questions below: 1) Is it OK & safe to always use the "Sport" mode on the city street and highway? Does it wear out the engine using "Sport" mode all the time? 2) When do you usually the "Sport+" mode? 3) I personally don't feel much different using the "Sport" & "Sport+" mode. Can anyone tell me the difference using the "Sport+" mode? Thanks for the advices in advance! |
10-22-2014, 03:04 PM | #2 |
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sport+ is abbreviation for sport+dsc off (which confusingly uses the DTC traction control setting, and doesn't actually fully turn off the traction control)
use it all the time, no worries. It will allow a minimal amount of oversteer. |
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10-22-2014, 03:11 PM | #3 | |
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Seriously the only damage you can do to the car will be as a result of hitting a wall if you any drive well: otherwise enjoy every setting, oh and RTFM! |
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10-22-2014, 04:12 PM | #4 |
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I know you were joking (and making a derogatory statement against Miatas), but I am actually thinking of getting a 07 Miata MS-R for track usage.... (i.e. I think it is a better track car than my Z435...)
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10-22-2014, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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I don't know if it's just in my head but Sport+ seems to hold the revs higher and makes the shifts more aggressive.
I thought it may also alter the suspension and steering but I haven't really used it enough to make a judgement. |
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10-22-2014, 04:51 PM | #6 |
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It does all those things. (you need to have the adjustable dampers option for that to be adjusted)
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10-22-2014, 05:11 PM | #7 | |
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I have adaptive dampers but think sport is harsh and sport+ overly so. I would honestly just leave them in comfort and have the heavy steering and more aggressive throttle mapping if it were possible. I tend to just drive with the shifter in sport so I get faster shifts and more revs but without the harsh ride. |
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10-23-2014, 06:48 AM | #8 | |
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10-23-2014, 10:09 AM | #9 | |
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There is a technical doc floating around the forums that explains the settings in each "mode" |
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10-23-2014, 03:59 PM | #10 | ||
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Pretty cool. I like heavy steering but i also really like traction control! Especially in the wet |
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10-24-2014, 02:41 AM | #12 |
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10-24-2014, 05:36 AM | #13 |
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That's bizarre because I could swear mine firms up even more in sport + (suspension). Its like, bouncy, firm and rock hard. I'll have to check that again now...
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10-24-2014, 08:00 AM | #14 |
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I think the variance for the steering between sport and sport plus is mental. They are definitely quicker than comfort, but I feel like they also change weight with different speed. For me I've experienced both heavy and light weight the modes, depends on how you are driving.
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10-24-2014, 09:23 AM | #15 |
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Yes on my 35is I feel that Sport+ has a harsher ride. Ive tested the feel and bumps can be felt more. I've read that tech chart but I can't agree with it as I am feeling it different.
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10-24-2014, 09:42 AM | #16 | ||
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http://weblog.pac1.net/_Documents/14...escription.pdf Mick70 posted the page 77, and that also says "vertical dynamics management" as having basic and sport settings Maybe the sport and sport+ settings are different? I have seen a picture on these forums suggesting that, but I personally don't think there is a difference, and that doc suggests there is no difference |
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10-25-2014, 01:23 AM | #17 |
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The chart contains several mistakes. It is very easy to test for yourself. Drive in slalom with constant speed while switching between modes. Notice how the steering feel changes. Try switching between dsc off and normal and tell me you do not notice a change of feel.
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10-25-2014, 01:35 AM | #18 | |
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Steering in sport+ is much more communicative than in sport if you ask me. It is by far my favorite sporty mode, although I use dsc off instead of sport+ to access it. Sport is the worst mode as it is neither the most comfortable nor the most transparent. At least normal is comfortable. This was especially noticeable when I was running toe out. Now, while running toe in, all modes are rather heavy and the difference is smaller. The fact that our cars are not adjusted the same in regards to camber and toe from factory may explain why we feel differently about the steering. Last edited by Asbjorn; 10-25-2014 at 07:02 AM.. |
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10-25-2014, 03:30 AM | #19 | |
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I love Sport but Sport+ over speed humps and with rubbish UK roads is far too harsh !! I see what the diagram says but on my 35iS I, too, can't agree with it for my model. |
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10-25-2014, 11:41 AM | #20 |
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I thought if you had servotronic steering and adaptive M-chassis the ride and steering would adapt to driving style and condition. I feel it especially on the steering in sport, sometimes it has lots of assistance and other times not much at all.
Since people are experiencing that there car’s are acting different, maybe the chart that Mick posted can have been revised throughout the different sw-updates? |
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10-26-2014, 04:26 AM | #21 |
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After years of owning my 35is and switching from Sport to Sport+ I also feel Sport+ is firmer. I wasn't even expecting it to be and only thought it would affect throttle response and gear change but the most noticeable thing for me is the steering weight & suspension stiffness increase!
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