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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 07:10 PM
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Default Sport mode on 2008 GS460?? What does this button do?

I have never put my 2008 GS460 in "Sport" mode, how does this affect the ride? I have heard it accelerates faster but I thought it had to do with the suspension??

Would like to try it out, just wondered what to expect??

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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 07:18 PM
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You're right, the sport mode function just stiffens the suspension, therefore, the ride as well. But because of that, it makes it handle noticeably better.
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Stiffens up the suspension and holds your gears in a higher RPM, which avoids downshifting the second you accelerate.
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Originally Posted by TRD_Power
Stiffens up the suspension and holds your gears in a higher RPM, which avoids downshifting the second you accelerate.
it doesn't have any affect on the engine or trans. Ghats what ECT is for not sport mode.
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tried it today.. enjoyed the ride!! think I will keep it in Sport Mode! Seemed quicker!
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Originally Posted by Blaze876
it doesn't have any affect on the engine or trans. Ghats what ECT is for not sport mode.
Ah, sorry, you're right. It's two separate switches. I mixed it up with my wife's car, which it's all done with one. Sport mode just does the dampening and a couple other things within the suspension. You'll notice a significant improvement in body roll when taking corners.
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