sport mode?

[close_to_the_edge]

Hi all, I have a 3.0 si coupe with automatic transmission for six months.

I didnt push the sport button yet because I dont know how to use it. I looked at its manual but there is no information enough about it.

Is there anybody to explain me about it simply?

regards

[bjbstewart]

do NOT push that button. It is for professionals only. ;-)

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by bjbstewart

do NOT push that button. It is for professionals only. ;-)

dont worry I'm professional generally drive my car high speed, but want more than that

[seank]

A search for "sport mode" will answer your question that has been covered many times. New info we can help with.

Btw, most don't use it.

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by seank

A search for "sport mode" will answer your question that has been covered many times. New info we can help with.

Btw, most don't use it.

Yes, I get the topic with enmough information. Thanks.

[RobMCoupe]

///M guys don't use sport mode. You have a 3.0si so it is different. I had a 3.0 before and use the sport mode every time I start the car. It tighten the electric steering and have different shift point for auto tranny. Accelerator is remap for better response. I believe that's all it do.

[StickMon]

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

///M guys don't use sport mode. ...

I use sport mode 100% of the time.
My previous ride of 22 years had a "binary throttle", so it's what I'm used to.

But then, I'm just driving to work and back.
As fullerra states below, it's probably too nonlinear for precision driving.

[RobMCoupe]

Originally Posted by StickMon

I use sport mode 100% of the time.
My previous ride of 22 years had a "binary throttle", so it's what I'm used to.

You are one of the rear ///M drivers.

[fullerra]

Initially I used it to help with rev matching for heel/toe downshifts on the track, but that benefit was FAR outweighed by the inability to modulate the yaw angle mid-corner

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

///M guys don't use sport mode. You have a 3.0si so it is different. I had a 3.0 before and use the sport mode every time I start the car. It tighten the electric steering and have different shift point for auto tranny. Accelerator is remap for better response. I believe that's all it do.

should I push the button before start my car?

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by fullerra

Initially I used it to help with rev matching for heel/toe downshifts on the track, but that benefit was FAR outweighed by the inability to modulate the yaw angle mid-corner

dear fullera, sorry, I didnt understand your words, can you explain it with simple words please?

actually its hard to me to find out meaning of special terms here.

[close_to_the_edge]

by the way you, M drivers, genearlly use manual shift I know, I think you are talking about manual shift but my car is automatic, is it make any difference?

[close_to_the_edge]

One more thing there are only one m coupe in Turkey, others are only 3.0 si.

[RobMCoupe]

Originally Posted by close_to_the_edge

should I push the button before start my car?

After car is started.

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by StickMon

I use sport mode 100% of the time.
My previous ride of 22 years had a "binary throttle", so it's what I'm used to.

But then, I'm just driving to work and back.
As fullerra states below, it's probably too nonlinear for precision driving.

dear stickMon, what do you mean precision driving?

I have only one car and I drive it all time, going to work and other leisure but not in the long way.

[Westersund]

I hate sport mode in my M.

[StickMon]

Originally Posted by close_to_the_edge

dear stickMon, what do you mean precision driving?

fullerra's comments, that don't translate easily, refer to skilled driving on the track.

The bottom line is that sport mode is a matter of preference.
Whatever suits your use and driving style.

As for specifically what it does on a non ///M, I'm not sure.
Hopefully you found that in another thread.
Probably:
1) More sensitive throttle. Not more power, just more throttle with less pedal.
2) Less input from electric power steering assist, to give you better road feel.

With an automatic, maybe:
3) Shift points moved to higher revs.

But I don't know for sure on that one.

[fullerra]

Sorry abt that...

If you are not driving on the track, I wouldn't worry about sport vs. non-sport mode.

In practice, it may make the commute a bit more fun (sport mode on), as it may feel as if the car has better acceleration. That being said though, if it is for commuting, your gas mileage may suffer a bit.

Sorry If I added more confusion.

[m5m3mc]

Originally Posted by close_to_the_edge

by the way you, M drivers, genearlly use manual shift I know, I think you are talking about manual shift but my car is automatic, is it make any difference?

Big difference. In your car I'd use it 100% of the time. In my M Coupe it makes the car undriveable in normal city conditions.

[psygnosis]

The Sport Button on the E85/E86 Z4 does three things.

• Changes the throttle response on all models
• Changes the steering feel on non-M models
• Changes the shifting on Auto/SMG models

The effects are pure personal preference. I don't use it much, I press the DSC button more often to turn the traction control down a bit (DTC)

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by fullerra

Sorry abt that...

If you are not driving on the track, I wouldn't worry about sport vs. non-sport mode.

In practice, it may make the commute a bit more fun (sport mode on), as it may feel as if the car has better acceleration. That being said though, if it is for commuting, your gas mileage may suffer a bit.

Sorry If I added more confusion.

thanks for your replay. I understand now.

except driving on the track?

thanks

[close_to_the_edge]

Originally Posted by psygnosis

The Sport Button on the E85/E86 Z4 does three things.

• Changes the throttle response on all models
• Changes the steering feel on non-M models
• Changes the shifting on Auto/SMG models

The effects are pure personal preference. I don't use it much, I press the DSC button more often to turn the traction control down a bit (DTC)

Dear psygnosis, my coupe is not ///M but has a ///M steering. I think sport mode on makes change my steering.

thanks