Drive mode select don't feel right.
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Drive mode select don't feel right.
So after having my 350F for 2 weeks I'm starting to think my Drive mode is off. Starting with the dampers, they don't feel any different when going from Normal to Sport/+. Steering is noticeable, but opposite of what I think is correct. In Sport/+ the steering is lighter than in Normal and don't feel more precise. I don't have another 350F to test at the moment, but I'm hoping to stop by the dealer asap to get this sorted out.
Throttle response and transmission, however, is functioning correctly. It could be me, but I'm pretty sure softer/stiffer suspension would be noticeable to my ***.
Anyone have this issue, or it's pretty normal?
My theory is Normal mode is stuck on stiff for dampers and steering.
Throttle response and transmission, however, is functioning correctly. It could be me, but I'm pretty sure softer/stiffer suspension would be noticeable to my ***.
Anyone have this issue, or it's pretty normal?
My theory is Normal mode is stuck on stiff for dampers and steering.
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The dampening quickness is what changes in sport and even more in sport +. It's very noticeable compared to normal as ride becomes harsher in those modes.
If the suspension was currently stuck in stiffest mode, you would feel every road imperfection.
If the suspension was currently stuck in stiffest mode, you would feel every road imperfection.
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unowned, I'm not sure that's correct. I don't think anything changes suspension-wise until you're in sport plus.
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The only notable thing that happens in Sport/+ are the Throttle response and transmission. Steering does feel ever so slightly lighter.
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
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The only notable thing that happens in Sport/+ are the Throttle response and transmission. Steering does feel ever so slightly lighter.
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
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The only notable thing that happens in Sport/+ are the Throttle response and transmission. Steering does feel ever so slightly lighter.
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
At the "stealership", before I purchased the car, The SA told me he could actually feel the steering wheel tighten up in sport/+ mode.
Can anyone confirm that the steering does indeed tighten up?
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Sport Mode
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This is incorrect, the steering does tighten up in Sport+ mode on the AWD model which does not have VGRS as an option.
Sport Mode
Throttle sensitivity increased
Shifts held longer in automatic mode
Sport+ Mode
Throttle sensitivity increased
Shifts held longer in automatic mode
Steering sensitivity decreases
Shocks stiffen
Sport Mode
Throttle sensitivity increased
Shifts held longer in automatic mode
Sport+ Mode
Throttle sensitivity increased
Shifts held longer in automatic mode
Steering sensitivity decreases
Shocks stiffen
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In my 350 non F Sport, going into Sport mode reduces the assist in the steering, making it feel much heavier than when in normal or eco modes. Very noticeable at parking speeds...
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Just took it out again and played with the settings. I can confirm that my steering does not stiffen up or feel heavier in sport/+ mode. Dang, just got the car and looks like I already have an issue. The last thing I bought new was an xbox one a few weeks ago and the controller handle feels extremely loose. Looks like my luck isn't that great with new things.
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