Race mode questions
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Race mode questions
Just figured out the best mode for spirited driving is in Race mode. Seems that it provides the least amount of turbo lag when initially punching the accelerator. Two questions: 1. When in Race mode the Digital speed reading in the center of the gauges dissappears, it defaults to a list of all the modes available. Is there any way to keep the digital speed? I have a stretch of road that I sometimes let loose on and at high speeds it is hard for me to tell how fast I am going with a quick glance at the analog speedometer gauge on the left. Also in Race mode is the traction control disengaged?
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I've not felt any difference in engine response between Sport+ and Race Mode but I do have a PedalBox which helps eliminate any lag.
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I do wonder though, if making it very sensitive on the throttle in S+ is bad for the car at all?
Its on sport mode (orange color) with a -2 setting for now.
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Using the Progressive display the digital display of speed still shows up on both the display screen and the HUD when in Race mode.
In Race mode, traction control goes to Sport Handling mode. This pops a message on the left side of the left display when using the Progressive display layout. It will stay up there till acknowledge by a click on the left control button. It also displays a yellow message on the dash. Sport Handling mode is a lighter touch traction control than the regular mode and will allow more wheel spin and will also allow the rear of the car to step out more before the car brings it back in control by feeding more power to the fronts.
Don't recall about upshifts as I generally have used the paddles when in race mode, but I think it will eventually upshift. If definitely downshifts on its own.
In Race mode, traction control goes to Sport Handling mode. This pops a message on the left side of the left display when using the Progressive display layout. It will stay up there till acknowledge by a click on the left control button. It also displays a yellow message on the dash. Sport Handling mode is a lighter touch traction control than the regular mode and will allow more wheel spin and will also allow the rear of the car to step out more before the car brings it back in control by feeding more power to the fronts.
Don't recall about upshifts as I generally have used the paddles when in race mode, but I think it will eventually upshift. If definitely downshifts on its own.
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Race mode
Using the Progressive display the digital display of speed still shows up on both the display screen and the HUD when in Race mode.
In Race mode, traction control goes to Sport Handling mode. This pops a message on the left side of the left display when using the Progressive display layout. It will stay up there till acknowledge by a click on the left control button. It also displays a yellow message on the dash. Sport Handling mode is a lighter touch traction control than the regular mode and will allow more wheel spin and will also allow the rear of the car to step out more before the car brings it back in control by feeding more power to the fronts.
Don't recall about upshifts as I generally have used the paddles when in race mode, but I think it will eventually upshift. If definitely downshifts on its own.
In Race mode, traction control goes to Sport Handling mode. This pops a message on the left side of the left display when using the Progressive display layout. It will stay up there till acknowledge by a click on the left control button. It also displays a yellow message on the dash. Sport Handling mode is a lighter touch traction control than the regular mode and will allow more wheel spin and will also allow the rear of the car to step out more before the car brings it back in control by feeding more power to the fronts.
Don't recall about upshifts as I generally have used the paddles when in race mode, but I think it will eventually upshift. If definitely downshifts on its own.
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So if I read you guys right Race mode is Traction control "light".? I'm also assuming it is still 4 wheel drive and not rear wheel only? It also appears that the exhaust is slightly louder in Race mode, this also be that the revs are much higher?
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Yes, traction control, light, AWD on of course, only time thats off is in Drift mode and exhaust popping is loud because its holding the gears and slowing down at higher revs causing the exhaust fire crackers.
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Confirmed on the drive to work that upshifts in Race mode are still automatic unless the manual gearshift mode is selected.
Not much difference in exhaust note between Sport+ and Race mode. Volume is the same but Race mode may have a few more crackles. The most obvious change is between Sport and Sport+. In Sport+ or Race mode the exhaust gets a much more pronounced snarl and snap crackle pop over Comfort or Sport mode - even with the exhaust valve open.
Not much difference in exhaust note between Sport+ and Race mode. Volume is the same but Race mode may have a few more crackles. The most obvious change is between Sport and Sport+. In Sport+ or Race mode the exhaust gets a much more pronounced snarl and snap crackle pop over Comfort or Sport mode - even with the exhaust valve open.
