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Post by ph001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:04 am

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:33 pm Ok so if you hold the sport button turn on ignition and leave go, it stays on every time you cycle the ignition.
A little tweek that should keep some happy.
Has anybody else confirmed this little feature yet... and whether it applies to both auto and manual cars?
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Post by GAZA62 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:44 pm

ph001 wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:04 am
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:33 pm Ok so if you hold the sport button turn on ignition and leave go, it stays on every time you cycle the ignition.
A little tweek that should keep some happy.
Has anybody else confirmed this little feature yet... and whether it applies to both auto and manual cars?
The problem I have with this feature is it would take away the childish smile I get when pressing the sport button :) the same smile I get when pressing the button to lower the roof in fact the same smile I get when turning the key :D my Z just makes me smile :D :D
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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:06 pm

ph001 wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:04 am
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:33 pm Ok so if you hold the sport button turn on ignition and leave go, it stays on every time you cycle the ignition.
A little tweek that should keep some happy.
Has anybody else confirmed this little feature yet... and whether it applies to both auto and manual cars?
I'll try if works on my manual. It's I've just been flat out with work.
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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:35 am

Works on the manual as well. Dine short video but don't know how to place on here
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Post by WBB » Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:46 am

Always enjoyed a bit of sport mode, just to get that little bit extra zip! Again, i'm not one for leaving it on all the time though.
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Post by AC5L4T3R » Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:14 am

Since I saw this post. I've been turning on Sports mode during my commute and I can't believe what a difference it makes to the car. After driving it with Sport mode on for 2 weeks, without it, the car feels like wobbly spaghetti. So much more responsive and the stiffer steering makes the car feel like it's glued to the road.
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Post by Flyingfifer » Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:32 pm

GAZA62 wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:44 pm The problem I have with this feature is it would take away the childish smile I get when pressing the sport button :) the same smile I get when pressing the button to lower the roof in fact the same smile I get when turning the key :D my Z just makes me smile :D :D
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I absolutely 100% concur! :driving: :dance2:
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Post by JamieZ4C » Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:03 pm

Flyingfifer wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:32 pm
GAZA62 wrote: Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:44 pm The problem I have with this feature is it would take away the childish smile I get when pressing the sport button :) the same smile I get when pressing the button to lower the roof in fact the same smile I get when turning the key :D my Z just makes me smile :D :D
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I absolutely 100% concur! :driving: :dance2:
Yeah, I'll +1 this too. All adds to the experience. :driving:

Although none of that roof down nonsense :wink:
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Post by redtailed78 » Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:35 pm

I'll have to do some testing on the sport button this weekend :driving:
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Post by PRMG » Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:16 pm

What about the DTC button? I've grown fond of holding it down along with the sport button.
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Post by Flyingfifer » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:49 am

JamieZ4C wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:03 pm Although none of that roof down nonsense :wink:
As Coupe owners we dont need this extra step to reach excellence 8) :rofl: :poke:
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Post by Needanothercoupe » Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:59 pm

I prefer the sport button on mainly for the steering though although from memory a slight throttle improvement, but I don't get to drive it anymore....until I get my own

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Post by enzed4 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:13 pm

Marlon wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:03 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:33 pm Ok so if you hold the sport button turn on ignition and leave go, it stays on every time you cycle the ignition.
A little tweek that should keep some happy.
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Really? First I've heard of this - is this only on the Auto :?
Just an update on this Marlon - I tested it out, and if you press and hold the Sport button when you turn the car off, it does remain on the next time you start the car. HOWEVER, it only works that one time. The next time you start the car the Sport button will be off. So to get it to remain on you need to hold it down every time you turn the car off, which is no different to turning it on every time you turn the car on, a bit pointless really.
I could imagine it might be useful if you're off on a trip somewhere, enjoying driving with Sport mode on, and you stop to get lunch or fill up the car, buy an ice cream etc, and want to carry on where you left off when you resume your trip, you won't need to engage Sport mode again when you drive off. But really, you'd notice the lack of 'sportiness' straight away and just hit the Sport button to re-engage.
Interesting feature I never knew about, but fail to see much point in it.
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Post by Marlon » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:32 pm

enzed4 wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:13 pm
Marlon wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:03 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:33 pm Ok so if you hold the sport button turn on ignition and leave go, it stays on every time you cycle the ignition.
A little tweek that should keep some happy.
D
Really? First I've heard of this - is this only on the Auto :?
Just an update on this Marlon - I tested it out, and if you press and hold the Sport button when you turn the car off, it does remain on the next time you start the car. HOWEVER, it only works that one time. The next time you start the car the Sport button will be off. So to get it to remain on you need to hold it down every time you turn the car off, which is no different to turning it on every time you turn the car on, a bit pointless really.
I could imagine it might be useful if you're off on a trip somewhere, enjoying driving with Sport mode on, and you stop to get lunch or fill up the car, buy an ice cream etc, and want to carry on where you left off when you resume your trip, you won't need to engage Sport mode again when you drive off. But really, you'd notice the lack of 'sportiness' straight away and just hit the Sport button to re-engage.
Interesting feature I never knew about, but fail to see much point in it.
Thanks for the clarification on this - as you say, its kinda pointless in a way
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Post by enzed4 » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:27 am

Marlon wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:32 pm
enzed4 wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:13 pm
Marlon wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:03 pm Really? First I've heard of this - is this only on the Auto :?
Just an update on this Marlon - I tested it out, and if you press and hold the Sport button when you turn the car off, it does remain on the next time you start the car. HOWEVER, it only works that one time. The next time you start the car the Sport button will be off. So to get it to remain on you need to hold it down every time you turn the car off, which is no different to turning it on every time you turn the car on, a bit pointless really.
I could imagine it might be useful if you're off on a trip somewhere, enjoying driving with Sport mode on, and you stop to get lunch or fill up the car, buy an ice cream etc, and want to carry on where you left off when you resume your trip, you won't need to engage Sport mode again when you drive off. But really, you'd notice the lack of 'sportiness' straight away and just hit the Sport button to re-engage.
Interesting feature I never knew about, but fail to see much point in it.
Thanks for the clarification on this - as you say, its kinda pointless in a way
I probably should have added I've only tested it in my auto, so can't 100% guarantee same experience with a real man's gearbox, but don't think it would be different.
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