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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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Race mode vs Sport Plus ... in traffic
Has any other owners noticed that the Race mode is not as friendly in traffic? The only way to get a gear jump down is via the paddles or hitting the kick down button. But when I run Sport Plus and depress the accelerator slightly, the gears jump down.


Race mode is the optimal mode for full out press (when the roads are clear) but Im finding the Sport Plus mode better in busy world... any one else here that owns the car feel the same?
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Yes, I run in Sport + mode every time I drive it and reduce the shock level as needed but keep the exhaust and tranny in Sport +
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Yes, I run in Sport + mode every time I drive it and reduce the shock level as needed but keep the exhaust and tranny in Sport +


Yep that's what I do too, shock in sport (not sport plus), to keep the kidneys in tact


I run race if Im in an area with low congestion and shocks in sport (not plus again). I think sport plus for the shocks is too strong.
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I'll be lowering the car next week so I'll report back as to how that changes everything.
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I'll be lowering the car next week so I'll report back as to how that changes everything.


What set up are going with?
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KW, I'm a dealer and they have it sorted out properly. Its a sleeve over system so we can keep the OEM suspension and just change the springs which will now become a coilover setup
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KW, I'm a dealer and they have it sorted out properly. Its a sleeve over system so we can keep the OEM suspension and just change the springs which will now become a coilover setup


Gratitude- can I source a set from local KW retailer then? Im assuming these are HAS?
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I drive my car in sport+ too it's more friendly in traffic I think the Race setting is perfect for also roll races the car is just super ready to go once you floor it!
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Gratitude- can I source a set from local KW retailer then? Im assuming these are HAS?
They don't have them yet as they're that new. They most likely won't have the part #. If you want a set just PM me and I can drop ship them straight from Germany to you.
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They don't have them yet as they're that new. They most likely won't have the part #. If you want a set just PM me and I can drop ship them straight from Germany to you.

Thanks for your help David--- cant wait to drop this sucka!!
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