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Old 05-15-17, 04:56 AM
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Which driving modes do you guys use for a daily drive and why?

I've been using mostly Normal with my TVD set to normal. I'm not sure of the difference between Slalom and Track TVD's.
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Depends on mood. Lately I have just been using Eco for daily commute to and from work.
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What model year do you have? The 2017s have a custom mode which I have been using to put the drive terrain in normal but the suspension in sport. I leave the TVD in normal.

From what I understand, slalom is more for fun (more rotation, drift etc) and track is more focused on keeping things in check for improved lap times.
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I drive mostly in sport and slalom mode but I do switch over to sport+ to hear the exhaust sounds when entering the freeways.
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Originally Posted by E90076
What model year do you have? The 2017s have a custom mode which I have been using to put the drive terrain in normal but the suspension in sport. I leave the TVD in normal.

From what I understand, slalom is more for fun (more rotation, drift etc) and track is more focused on keeping things in check for improved lap times.
I have the 2016 Model.
Old 12-14-17, 07:20 PM
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Sport+ with Track mode on. Always. I bought the car to hot rod around in and that's what I'm doing!
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Normal all the time except when doing high speed/tempo passing maneuvers then I go Sport +/Track.
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I drive in normal mode when off the highway, if lots of traffic on the highway or on a very long drive I leave it in normal otherwise I put it into sport+ mode because I’m usually passing most people.
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The thing I don't like about modern Sport and Sport + modes, seems regardless of manufacturers is that in these two modes the transmission will not shift into its highest gears on the highway even under steady state cruise. This is extremely annoying. My BMW does it, Audi, Benz, Lexus, basically everyone does it. If it weren't for that I'd be driving around in sport or sport plus in my BMW all the time. Better and crisper shifts, better steering weight, etc...
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daily commute driving (back roads and non-highway): Normal
daily commute driving when i'm feeling zippy: Sports
Highway driving: Sports+ w/ TVD on track
Traffic jams: ECO

Why? I'm the type of person who tries to use all the buttons on the thing i own.
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Originally Posted by danwlee
daily commute driving (back roads and non-highway): Normal
daily commute driving when i'm feeling zippy: Sports
Highway driving: Sports+ w/ TVD on track
Traffic jams: ECO

Why? I'm the type of person who tries to use all the buttons on the thing i own.
im like you im always messing with my driving modes.
when the car is cold I keep it in normal until i see the temperatures going up then right away to sport mode and traction fully off.
as im driving and need to have the car to be more lively and react faster i put it in sport + and disappear
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Originally Posted by E90076
What model year do you have? The 2017s have a custom mode which I have been using to put the drive terrain in normal but the suspension in sport. I leave the TVD in normal.

From what I understand, slalom is more for fun (more rotation, drift etc) and track is more focused on keeping things in check for improved lap times.
Is everyone on here talking about the Mode that can be selected via the DIAL, or the driving mode that is in the menu where you can change the settings?
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Originally Posted by E90076
What model year do you have? The 2017s have a custom mode which I have been using to put the drive terrain in normal but the suspension in sport. I leave the TVD in normal.

From what I understand, slalom is more for fun (more rotation, drift etc) and track is more focused on keeping things in check for improved lap times.
Where Ian this function of controlling suspension on the 2017? Thanks!
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