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07-05-2018, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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Should I be concerned about using Sport Plus engine mode all the time?
Just ordered a M4 with 6MT. I understand the car has auto rev match but in Sport+ engine mode this "feature" is disabled. I personally like taking responsibility for my own rev matching so I'll likely be having my car in sport + all the time.
Have any of you seen any disadvantages in keeping your M4 in Sport+ all the time (even in rain), i.e. harsh ride, lack of traction, etc? Thanks
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I have a DCT, but I run in Sport+ throttle 99% of the time. No issue. The only arguable disadvantage I can see is that some find the direct, instant throttle response to be too jumpy. I'm not one of those people. YMMV.
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That's because you have a 2018. Throttles on 2015 are a vicious bitch
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I keep my DCT M3 in Sport+ 99.9% of the time because I like the quick throttle response and the louder exhaust. Yesterday I had to drive in Efficient because my mother in law was in the car and I couldn't believe how different the throttle response was. |
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07-06-2018, 09:22 AM | #7 |
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I wait till the engine is warm until Sport+. Unsure if necessary but makes me feel better. Besides neighbors would hate me, if not already.
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No issue whatsoever.
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Sport + all the time. Horrible mileage that way but who cares. Not a Prius.
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07-06-2018, 01:31 PM | #12 |
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I also am in sports+ 99.9% of the time(2018 6sp comp pack). Also almost always in sports mode for both suspension and steering. Just really prefer the car that way, regardless of where and how I’m driving. I also don’t want or need rev matching.
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07-06-2018, 01:40 PM | #13 |
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I found myself wondering what the non Sport+ modes were for?
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Sports+ sends engine cooling into overdrive with the fans running constantly in anticipation of heavy track use. Anything that gets used more often breaks down sooner. How much sooner, I have no clue, but it is a data point.
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07-06-2018, 02:12 PM | #16 |
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A lot of these professional reviewers seems to favor the long throttle but I’m sure we know better.
I prefer mostly sp+ as well unless I have non enthusiast guests.
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There are other modes other than Sport+??? I didn't know that...
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Me: No thanks. And don’t ask me again.
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07-06-2018, 05:14 PM | #21 |
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You can't drive a car like this and worry about some extra wear on the cooling fans.
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