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Normal / Sport setting
- Z4 Beemer
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Normal / Sport setting
In Sport mode there is less assistance with the steering (it feels heavier). Does this mean there should be a slight improvement in fuel economy in Sport mode? I've had it in Sport quite a lot in the last few days and I really like the quicker throttle response. If it turns out its more economical (in theory) due to having less steering resistance I think that will be my new permanent setting. At parking speeds it does feel a bit heavy though.
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- Smokin
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Re: Normal / Sport setting
Can't vouch for the "new" Z4, but on the older ones, it means LESS fuel economy 'cause the quicker throttle response makes your right foot happy.
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- Wondermike
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Re: Normal / Sport setting
Smokin, I would agree, snappier response means you can't help yourself.
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Re: Normal / Sport setting
And means a bigger smileWondermike wrote:Smokin, I would agree, snappier response means you can't help yourself.
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Re: Normal / Sport setting
I've tried it in various modes on long highway drives and find the mileage to be better in Sport, possibly due to cruise control having quicker response times ?? I could be imagining it too...
I normally drive in Sport mode and manual shift the DCT.....but for easy fun I leave it in Drive and turn on Sport+. Leave "Normal" for traffic jams..
I normally drive in Sport mode and manual shift the DCT.....but for easy fun I leave it in Drive and turn on Sport+. Leave "Normal" for traffic jams..
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- ChuckB
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Re: Normal / Sport setting
I find the SPORT mode more economical, mainly due, I think, to being able to keep the engine in the "sweet spot" of the power band, I think in NORMAL the engine turns at too low an RPM to get the best fuel consumption.
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