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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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This might be an odd question, but is it possible to make the Sport+ suspension mode permanent in all modes?


Reason I ask is because I recently lowered my car with RS*R Down Springs, and I feel that in 'Normal', it feels a little bouncy and when I switch into Sport+, it feels stiff and it feels more confident when driving. Might just be roads I am going on but I like the stiffness of Sport+.


I'd like to keep that stiffness of Sport+ without sacrificing the gas mileage. Is that even possible?


Probably not, but worth asking you all. lol
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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This is all hypothetical, but it should be possible. Switching to S+ simply changes the dampers so if you removed the module on top of the struts, you should be able to manually adjust the **** until it where Sport+ should be.

As I said, this is all hypothetical, but I think this is how it would be performed if possible.
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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Definitely makes sense! I wonder if anyone else has thought of this or at least tried it? Hmm...
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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I've been thinking the same thing too. Try it and let me know if it work.
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Old Jul 15, 2016 | 10:05 AM
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i had RSR downs and on normal mode it felt a little soft, but sport mode its not as bad, Sport + is where you feel the difference.

Im now on RSR half downs and its a pretty noticeable difference when you're crusing on normal and sport +.

Also on the OE springs, normal will feel really soft and bouncy, Sport +it will stiffen and steering will tighten up. half downs/down springs will enhance that and make your drive feel more sporty.

Hope this helps
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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So you're saying the halfdowns are stiffer?


I really don't want to have to swap out springs again. Also I like the look of Downs. I just wish there was a way to hack the AVS so that it can be manually adjusted and keep the stiffness of Sport+ in normal mode or all the modes.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SceneAmati
So you're saying the halfdowns are stiffer?


I really don't want to have to swap out springs again. Also I like the look of Downs. I just wish there was a way to hack the AVS so that it can be manually adjusted and keep the stiffness of Sport+ in normal mode or all the modes.
halfdowns are stiffer then OEM springs but are softer then the Down springs.

they both ride very nice, only reason i went to Half downs was so i could fit wider tires on my wheels.
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