View Poll Results: How do you use sport mode

I use it all the time (hope I don't go blind).

51.52%

I use it once in a while as a special treat.

45.45%

I never use it.

3.03%

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Jan 5, 2009 | 05:25 AM

#31

cssnms

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From: MD

Maybe I am remembering this wrong, but isn't sport mode more designed for the twisties/track? I thought I remember reading that better 1/4 mile times are achieved in the normal setting using the paddels, which does not make much sense to me.

Feb 3, 2009 | 11:19 PM

#32

ES3

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From: SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS350jet

Quoted from Lexus' web site on the ISF:

"A Sport mode switch on the dashboard allows the driver to select from among Normal, Sport and Snow driving modes. In Sport mode, the VDIM system allows higher dynamic thresholds before intervening, alters steering assist to increase steering weight, and throttle response is sharpened. With the transmission in D mode, gears are held longer in response to throttle input."

Isn't that why the better 1/4 mile times are in Normal mode with VSC disabled?

Feb 4, 2009 | 06:31 AM

#33

BigMikeISF

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From: Dallas, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ES3

Isn't that why the better 1/4 mile times are in Normal mode with VSC disabled?

Hopefully Caymandrive or Toothdoc can shed more light on the setting they use on the 1/4 tracks. I'm almost positive they're running it in sport mode to lock the torque converter and get the quick shifts from 2-8th

Feb 4, 2009 | 06:54 AM

#34

Juanca

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I've tried all possible combinations, best times are achieved with SPORT+MANUAL+VSC OFF.

Feb 4, 2009 | 07:09 AM

#35

flowrider

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanca

I've tried all possible combinations, best times are achieved with SPORT+MANUAL+VSC OFF.

All the auto magazines and myself agree with you.

Lou

Feb 4, 2009 | 10:23 AM

#36

BigMikeISF

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From: Dallas, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanca

I've tried all possible combinations, best times are achieved with SPORT+MANUAL+VSC OFF.

That's what I figured just wanted to make sure, thanks Juanca and Lou!

Feb 5, 2009 | 12:13 AM

#37

ES3

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From: SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanca

I've tried all possible combinations, best times are achieved with SPORT+MANUAL+VSC OFF.

Interesting, I remember Cayman saying in the IS350 he got better times with ECT/Power disengaged.

Feb 5, 2009 | 01:49 AM

#38

pandy_88

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From: SGV/ROWLAND HEIGHTS

doesnt sport mode just rev higher?

Feb 5, 2009 | 05:29 AM

#39

BigMikeISF

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From: Dallas, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandy_88

doesnt sport mode just rev higher?

Post #18 tells you what sport mode does on the F

Feb 5, 2009 | 06:16 AM

#40

cm09578

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From: maryland

I use it all the time. My wife always gives me this wierd look everytime I press it...lol

Feb 6, 2009 | 01:19 PM

#41

avgj0F

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From: CA

I have it on right after start the engine. Feel like driving a V6 under 'normal' mode

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:33 PM

#42

PHXF

Driver

Joined: Mar 2009

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From: AZ

we really need a mod/hack to make the F default into sport mode.

Mar 13, 2009 | 02:58 AM

#43

gengar

Lexus Test Driver

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From: NV

Is it bad that I leave my F in snow mode most of the time, even when it's not snowing?

Mar 16, 2009 | 09:49 AM

#44

jkeifer3

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From: VA

Bad? It borders on criminal.......

Mar 16, 2009 | 04:10 PM

#45

malujerry

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From: NY

You guys are right!

I actually never even used sport mode until this thread, I am still under 300 miles despite skipping lunch everyday to drive around the block. But after reading these post I built up enough courage to try sport mode, what a freakin' difference! I wonder if I'll keep my MPG up now! I guess I could convert lunch money into the gas money in the worst case scenario

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