Newbie Q re: DSC vs Dynamic vs Sport Modes
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Newbie Q re: DSC vs Dynamic vs Sport Modes
Man, what a vehicle. Just learning all about this high performance sports car. I've had it two weeks now.
So, is there a good reference to what these three items really control? It appears that there are 3 switches, thus 9 different combinations!
For general aggressive street fun, what changes happen to the car:
-with DSC on (default) and...
1. DM and SM off (default)
2. DM off, SM on
3. DM on, SM off
4. DM and SM on
-with DSC off and...
5. DM and SM off
6. DM off, SM on
7. DM on, SM off
8. DM and SM on
9. All off.
Is there a combination you prefer? One that blows you away? One that raises the performance while maintaining good control?
Thanks!!
So, is there a good reference to what these three items really control? It appears that there are 3 switches, thus 9 different combinations!
For general aggressive street fun, what changes happen to the car:
-with DSC on (default) and...
1. DM and SM off (default)
2. DM off, SM on
3. DM on, SM off
4. DM and SM on
-with DSC off and...
5. DM and SM off
6. DM off, SM on
7. DM on, SM off
8. DM and SM on
9. All off.
Is there a combination you prefer? One that blows you away? One that raises the performance while maintaining good control?
Thanks!!
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TR64ever (03-23-2016)
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Man, what a vehicle. Just learning all about this high performance sports car. I've had it two weeks now.
So, is there a good reference to what these three items really control? It appears that there are 3 switches, thus 9 different combinations!
For general aggressive street fun, what changes happen to the car:
-with DSC on (default) and...
1. DM and SM off (default)
2. DM off, SM on
3. DM on, SM off
4. DM and SM on
-with DSC off and...
5. DM and SM off
6. DM off, SM on
7. DM on, SM off
8. DM and SM on
9. All off.
Is there a combination you prefer? One that blows you away? One that raises the performance while maintaining good control?
Thanks!!
So, is there a good reference to what these three items really control? It appears that there are 3 switches, thus 9 different combinations!
For general aggressive street fun, what changes happen to the car:
-with DSC on (default) and...
1. DM and SM off (default)
2. DM off, SM on
3. DM on, SM off
4. DM and SM on
-with DSC off and...
5. DM and SM off
6. DM off, SM on
7. DM on, SM off
8. DM and SM on
9. All off.
Is there a combination you prefer? One that blows you away? One that raises the performance while maintaining good control?
Thanks!!
Sport mode affects automatic transmission shift points.
The 3 DSC settings control various degree of throttle intervention when losing traction.
someone with the AT would have to explain all the shifting idiosyncracies for each of those settings. (or RTFM).
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DSC vs. TracDSC vs. Off
I find DSC to be too intrusive. If I decide "oh, crap, I need to punch it" it cuts throttle rather than letting the wheels spin. TracDSC doesn't cut things off as abruptly, but doesn't let me spin out into the woods if I'm just too much of a dumbass.
Dynamic
I like standard throttle, dynamic steering, dynamic suspension. I never change that.
Sport Mode
With a manual transmission, that's between my brain, my right hand, and my right foot. Sometimes, I can be a dumbass. Sometimes that's fun. Sometimes it's stupid (see TracDSC above).
I find DSC to be too intrusive. If I decide "oh, crap, I need to punch it" it cuts throttle rather than letting the wheels spin. TracDSC doesn't cut things off as abruptly, but doesn't let me spin out into the woods if I'm just too much of a dumbass.
Dynamic
I like standard throttle, dynamic steering, dynamic suspension. I never change that.
Sport Mode
With a manual transmission, that's between my brain, my right hand, and my right foot. Sometimes, I can be a dumbass. Sometimes that's fun. Sometimes it's stupid (see TracDSC above).
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This is somewhat off-topic ... regarding the shifting in manual/sport mode in an automatic.
Does everybody notice / have a lurch from the 3->2 downshift at low speed and rpm? It's slightly better in dynamic, but still noticeable for me. That's the only real issue I have with the automatic transmission.
Does everybody notice / have a lurch from the 3->2 downshift at low speed and rpm? It's slightly better in dynamic, but still noticeable for me. That's the only real issue I have with the automatic transmission.
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You are correct.
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Uncle Fishbits (12-03-2021)
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Dynamic definitely affects shift points; tends to keep the engine at higher revs. Sport mode even more so. I think sport mode only affects the transmission, while dynamic does the other stuff too.
The auto has the ability to hold a gear through a corner rather than upshifting, and it can downshift on a downgrade for engine braking. Never noticed if those require dynamic or not.
The auto has the ability to hold a gear through a corner rather than upshifting, and it can downshift on a downgrade for engine braking. Never noticed if those require dynamic or not.