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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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The instant lowest gear downshift, quick upshift at redline, and complimented by the roaring Borla exhaust note truly made me appreciate and enjoy the RCF again!

Been driving sport+ the past 2 tanks and only lost 1mpg compared to my usual. IMO its well worth the price. Almost took a bath and traded for M4. Glad I slept on it.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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almost always after letting the engine warm up. almost traded the car in for a 911 991 but the v8 is just too enjoyable.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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I Do, even though SOME of the people on here say it runs just as good if not better in just Sport mode! ALWAYS on Purple mode & Sport+ for me
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyreb
I Do, even though SOME of the people on here say it runs just as good if not better in just Sport mode! ALWAYS on Purple mode & Sport+ for me
I tried with sport, but still a long lag downshifting (my main complaint) from 8th to 2nd. And most cases doesn't downshift to lowest possible gear
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rcf123
almost always after letting the engine warm up. almost traded the car in for a 911 991 but the v8 is just too enjoyable.
yup... The roaring v8
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 09:11 PM
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Yes, pretty much everytime I get in my car, it's either Sport or Sport +. Glad someone asked this question because I was wondering the same thing.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 10:25 PM
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Sport +: street driving
Sport: Highway driving. At cruising speed just wasting gas by not using overdrive gears.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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Sport+/Expert and manual mode 24/7
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 03:45 AM
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90% of time its sport+ and manual mode for me.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LXSDO
Sport +: street driving
Sport: Highway driving. At cruising speed just wasting gas by not using overdrive gears.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 06:33 AM
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I drive in all modes. Sport+ for best performance/reaction but worst for MPG. Drive in ECO for best MPG but worst for performance/reaction.
I like Sport+ over Sport but wish I could deactivate internal engine noise amplification.
I prefer to drive in Sport+ manual mode over all modes.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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Half the time sport+ mode in manual never auto. Those complaining about laggy downshifts in auto mode really need to get their head checked.

I use eco mode to warm it up and when distracted. Sometimes normal manual when I don't want the augmented sound. I use sport manual when I don't want the heavier sport+ steering.

Lexus did the augmented sound right. It does make the interior sound a lot better and authentic at the same time. It enhances the already good exhaust note just so. I run novel. Truly special Motorsport noise driving 80mph+ in 5th gear.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 07:19 AM
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Usually just Sport mode for me and I've never put the car in ECO mode..ever. I'll go Sport+ if I see a mustang driver closing in.......you can bank on mustang drivers trying to stir the pot.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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You are lucky to have such an exhaust. Novel is on a different planet as far as exhausts for the RCF go. It is simply unreal. Very smooth, high-pitched and exotic sounding. I am sure if it was more affordable, most of the owners would have this exhaust. If it is possible, can you please make a video from within the cabin with a few WOT runs? Would love to hear how Novel sounds from within the cabin at full throttle.


Originally Posted by ROK
Half the time sport+ mode in manual never auto. Those complaining about laggy downshifts in auto mode really need to get their head checked.

I use eco mode to warm it up and when distracted. Sometimes normal manual when I don't want the augmented sound. I use sport manual when I don't want the heavier sport+ steering.

Lexus did the augmented sound right. It does make the interior sound a lot better and authentic at the same time. It enhances the already good exhaust note just so. I run novel. Truly special Motorsport noise driving 80mph+ in 5th gear.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by tarponman
90% of time its sport+ and manual mode for me.
Same here. I do try to display some discipline on long highway trips SOMETIMES and drive in Eco.
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