normal or sport which will last longer?
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normal or sport which will last longer?
Hello Friends,
I have an 03 ultra 90k
I have always driven in sport mode ( in normal the car sways even more not much softer feeling anyway)
sometimes, I hear the pumps turning on. I thought when in sport mode, the air is out of the bags.
I keep in sport mode so the bags/struts last longer ( $1000 each to replace )
am I correct?
also, I used the HIGH mode 2-3 times, never felt any diff at all.
I have an 03 ultra 90k
I have always driven in sport mode ( in normal the car sways even more not much softer feeling anyway)
sometimes, I hear the pumps turning on. I thought when in sport mode, the air is out of the bags.
I keep in sport mode so the bags/struts last longer ( $1000 each to replace )
am I correct?
also, I used the HIGH mode 2-3 times, never felt any diff at all.
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Do you feel any difference in sport mode? In my '05 ultra, I can't tell a difference (have 18" wheels). It's not like in my LX, which has the hydraulic suspension. The difference between sport and comfort on that is like day and night.
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On my 02 ul i can feel the difference in ride in all 3 setting. More when i had the 17's on, but with the 18's its like high is off limits unless in bumpy terrible roads. I drive normal mode in city and sport on highway to ease the swaying. Sport feels firmer then normal to me going over bumps but curves its plenty room for improvement.
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I would love to feel a noticeable difference
I too have 17's bumpy or not, still my old 92 camry ride.
I think there is confusion about sport mode and air in the bags.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
Racer
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From: Northern VA
I think there is confusion about sport mode and air in the bags.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
PS: when I bought this car, I also test drove a modern luxury and a custom luxury. All felt nearly identical to the UL except the UL is a little more "floaty" feeling. This is why I say I don't feel any difference using sport mode. I'm just wondering if I should, and if something is wrong.
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I think there is confusion about sport mode and air in the bags.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
Sport mode changes only the shock absorber settings, via the electric actuators atop each of the 4 shocks. So, in both sport and normal, the air pump will turn on and off as required to keep the car level and at correct ride height according to the weight on board.
At no time will you have no air in the bags; on "high", extra air is added to the bags until the height sensors report to the ECU that the height has increased by the correct amount.
thank you. GREAT explanation
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I have an 04 UL and from normal to sports mode makes a big difference. I'm sitting on 17s right now but the ride does feel just a bit firmer and a little tighter suspension and steering. i'm assuming that when the sports mode is lowering the vehicle by about an inch, it's actually tightening/compressing the suspension making it stiffer and therefore giving it a lower stance and a little bit of a sportier feel. i never tried it on high before so i really cant say what that feels like.
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Sport selection does not change the height of the vehicle, it just provides a stronger damping effect which is suitable for sporty type driving, such as on winding mountain roads and high speed driving.
The high mode raises the vehicle and the damping effect is set slightly firmer. It is suitable for driving on rough roads which are unsurfaced or continually bumpy.
These comments are taken of an 04 manual.
The high mode raises the vehicle and the damping effect is set slightly firmer. It is suitable for driving on rough roads which are unsurfaced or continually bumpy.
These comments are taken of an 04 manual.
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