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.

 

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.

 

unowned, I'm not sure that's correct. I don't think anything changes suspension-wise until you're in sport plus.

 

suspension stiffens in Sport+ not Sport. I think only transmission and throttle get more responsive in Sport, not steering or suspension

 

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?

 

Steering tightens in both sport/sport plus modes, but my car does not have the variable ratio steering.

 

If you don't have VGRS you would not feel steering difference from normal to S/S+. If you do have VGRS you would feel stiffer steering in S+.

 

for sure Sport+ tightens steering too, I havent messed around much in Sport, id rather go to +

 

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

 

Then what's the point of VGRS aside from telescoping feature? Is it possible it's included in AWD?

 

VGRS changes the ratio, not just the effort.

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...

 

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...eering-feature

 

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.