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sport button...Gimmick or not?

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Old 07-10-07, 05:42 PM
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Default sport button...Gimmick or not?

Can someone shed some light on what the sport button really does...

Is there a signifigant difference in using it as I can not really tell...

Thanks for any info...
Old 07-10-07, 05:51 PM
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What GS model do you have? I have a GS300 AWD and damn this sports mode makes the car respond instantaneously as I put my foot down and the car changes gears faster and accelerates quicker.
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I think he's talking about the sport button for the shocks.
Old 07-10-07, 09:13 PM
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AVS - Adaptive Variable Suspension is an electronic control which helps stiffen your suspension dampening from NORMAL to SPORT mode. It's not going to make a huge difference in straight line driving, but it is noticable when you're on the twisties. This is basically a more simplified OEM version of the EDFC (Electronic Dampening Force Controller) which can be added on certain Tein Coilover systems.
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it's definetly worth it and the **** is wonderful. Huge difference. It stiffens the car up around turns and makes for minimal body roll.
Closer in comparison to my old 550i. Still not comparable, but great for a lexus in comparision....
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Originally Posted by smalldog
I think he's talking about the sport button for the shocks.
Woops, my bad. Honest mistake.
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