M Mode not strategic when wanting performance? Spirited Driving
07-29-2013, 02:59 PM
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M Mode not strategic when wanting performance? Spirited Driving
So took her out Sunday for some spirited driving. Turned ESC off and in M mode.
I have semi bald tires on Hankooks and am killing them off to get Bridgestone RE11s...
I red lined a lot in M mode in fact was trying to maneuver and went beyond Red Line, car went limp once (hope this isn't bad). I know its protection from damage. I feel like if you want to get an edge on maneuvering that M mode is just a waste of time. S mode is better in allowing the driver focus on maneuvering...
But man can this car fish tail bad even in M mode...
Just some pics:
I have semi bald tires on Hankooks and am killing them off to get Bridgestone RE11s...
I red lined a lot in M mode in fact was trying to maneuver and went beyond Red Line, car went limp once (hope this isn't bad). I know its protection from damage. I feel like if you want to get an edge on maneuvering that M mode is just a waste of time. S mode is better in allowing the driver focus on maneuvering...
But man can this car fish tail bad even in M mode...
Just some pics:
07-29-2013, 03:50 PM
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Is it me or does your car sit higher than normal? Even on springs?
PSS all the way.
had to make you jealous of my stance, brother.
PSS all the way.
had to make you jealous of my stance, brother.
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07-29-2013, 05:27 PM
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After all this time still orange markers. Didn't even notice them. Get hr coilovers! I'm a fan of 18 AMG wheels. Also Im cheap and will replace wheels when one of them is damaged.
07-29-2013, 05:56 PM
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I am getting multi spokes on in about 2 weeks if all goes well. New Bridgestone RE-11s. My next mod will be CF spoiler, an new CF difuser, and CF mirrors. Yours look killer....
07-29-2013, 06:22 PM
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I kind of agree.
It's "fun" to drive in M mode and pull the paddles to hear the wonderful exhaust note, especially the downshift blip!! However when wanting true performance, especially with a solid tune, driving in S mode is slightly more efficient and gets the job done. I am kind of like you. I occasionally hit the rev limiter redline and loose some time while the engine catches up. Or should I say when I catch up with the engine.
And yes, it sure is easy to throw the back-end around. Be careful!!
It's "fun" to drive in M mode and pull the paddles to hear the wonderful exhaust note, especially the downshift blip!! However when wanting true performance, especially with a solid tune, driving in S mode is slightly more efficient and gets the job done. I am kind of like you. I occasionally hit the rev limiter redline and loose some time while the engine catches up. Or should I say when I catch up with the engine.
And yes, it sure is easy to throw the back-end around. Be careful!!
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Yeah I know. Here is the deal. If someone can recommend a good quality side marker replacement I will buy it. I refuse to put cheap ebay crap that will not fit or get condensation inside within 1 month.
I am getting multi spokes on in about 2 weeks if all goes well. New Bridgestone RE-11s. My next mod will be CF spoiler, an new CF difuser, and CF mirrors. Yours look killer....
I am getting multi spokes on in about 2 weeks if all goes well. New Bridgestone RE-11s. My next mod will be CF spoiler, an new CF difuser, and CF mirrors. Yours look killer....
Cant wait to see what you're getting for your cf pieces.
The cf mirrors are killer all right. Killed my bank account.
P.S. I'm almost done with my mods. waiting on my vorsteiner type II lip(another 5 weeks). Then installing my sidevents as well. I also have some cf fender flares from superlubricity. Going to install everything at once. Will take pictures before my lip and fender flares fall off from abuse.
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