Sport vs Sport+
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tomtom74 (03-31-18)
03-31-18, 05:49 PM
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Agreed, Sport has a more sensitive throttle input plus changes to transmission change logic, however the difference in damping ratio between Sport and Sport+ is imperceptible. I'm convinced steering is the same. Perhaps if you take it to the track you might notice the difference... not something I'm willing to do. I'm referring to an overseas version here, so ours might be a selection to nothingness whereas yours might actually work.
04-02-18, 10:56 AM
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Sport+ is much better than I thought it would be. I don't spend much time in it, but I use it on almost every ride. I find I rarely go into sport mode and go directly into sport+, therefore I would like to know:
When and why do f-sport drivers use sport mode?
Are there any differences between sport and sport+, other than firming up the suspension?
Should Lexus have only use 3 modes by just adding a + to sport?
Is the steering wheel firmer in sport+ than sport?
It could be that some folks like to drive in sport mode but don't want the firmer suspension, I never thought about that until just now.
I am asking solely out of curiosity, no other reason, all comments are welcome.
When and why do f-sport drivers use sport mode?
Are there any differences between sport and sport+, other than firming up the suspension?
Should Lexus have only use 3 modes by just adding a + to sport?
Is the steering wheel firmer in sport+ than sport?
It could be that some folks like to drive in sport mode but don't want the firmer suspension, I never thought about that until just now.
I am asking solely out of curiosity, no other reason, all comments are welcome.
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ravenuer (04-02-18)
04-12-18, 09:05 AM
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I've been thinking about this post for the past couple of weeks and here are my conclusions, whether you want them or not, LOL.
1. Throttle feels the same
2. I could not tell the difference in the suspension unless I was going over speedbumps, pot holes, etc.
3.The steering is firmer, tighter and it's very easy to feel the difference.
4. Most importantly, and worth the price of admission, the above average roll of the RX when in a turn is reduced by 50% or so. I live in an area where there are many 40 to 50 mph sweeping turns and the difference while entering, during and exiting the turn is significant. I asked my wife if she could feel the difference as I alternated turns using sport then sport+ and she just said wow.
If you live in an area where turns are few, such as the south of Florida, the difference would be less noticeable.
1. Throttle feels the same
2. I could not tell the difference in the suspension unless I was going over speedbumps, pot holes, etc.
3.The steering is firmer, tighter and it's very easy to feel the difference.
4. Most importantly, and worth the price of admission, the above average roll of the RX when in a turn is reduced by 50% or so. I live in an area where there are many 40 to 50 mph sweeping turns and the difference while entering, during and exiting the turn is significant. I asked my wife if she could feel the difference as I alternated turns using sport then sport+ and she just said wow.
If you live in an area where turns are few, such as the south of Florida, the difference would be less noticeable.
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