I've been given a Sport Setting

ThomasXC60 · Nov 25th, 2011, 19:25

I guess it's part of a software update but just come back from my first service and flicked the gear stick across (auto) to see what gear I was in and it said 'S' where normally it shows the gear and goes to manual, excellent and they didn't charge me extra, still can't turn the lights off though!!

t5_monkey · Nov 25th, 2011, 21:19

Does the sport setting make any difference ?

Tiger1057 · Nov 25th, 2011, 21:32

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Does the sport setting make any difference ?

To an xc60? Are you taking the mickey?
Sorry I just could not help myself - no offence intended lol

ThomasXC60 · Nov 25th, 2011, 21:34

Not really, it just waits a bit longer to change gear, there maybe other subtle changes but only discovered it this evening when I nipped out for a curry.

ExMercR · Nov 26th, 2011, 08:15

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Does the sport setting make any difference ?

It makes a massive difference to the feel of the car. The gearbox generally operates in one gear lower than when in (D)rive, which of course, means it is more often in the power band, so feels more accelerative. Additionally, the gearbox is far more willing to kick down a gear or two.

Honestly, the car is night and day different in the two modes, even if there is no more absolute power or performance, it is definitely more accessible in Sport. Of course, the downside is the impact on fuel consumption..

birger · Nov 26th, 2011, 11:46

My impression is that in addition to both selecting a lower gear as well as keeping each gear longer, is that the input from the pedal potensiometer is treated differerent so that the pedal is more sensitive. This does not make any difference during "floring", however. But he pedal feels more sensitive. Another impression of mine is that each gear shift is quicker and more firm, but i could be wrong.

The Hooded Claw · Nov 26th, 2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by ThomasXC60

Not really, it just waits a bit longer to change gear, there maybe other subtle changes but only discovered it this evening when I nipped out for a curry.

There IS a Joke in there yer know !!! ..... "Sport Setting/Eating a curry"

I'll get me coat !!!

Keith

ThomasXC60 · Nov 26th, 2011, 22:02

I was in a hurry and went to drop it down a gear on a bit of dual carriageway when I found it, I hadn't eaten the curry at this point!!

Nov 25th, 2011, 19:25	#1
ThomasXC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2017 12:28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sussex	I've been given a Sport Setting I guess it's part of a software update but just come back from my first service and flicked the gear stick across (auto) to see what gear I was in and it said 'S' where normally it shows the gear and goes to manual, excellent and they didn't charge me extra, still can't turn the lights off though!!

Nov 25th, 2011, 21:19	#2
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Does the sport setting make any difference ? __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Nov 25th, 2011, 21:34	#4
ThomasXC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2017 12:28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sussex	Not really, it just waits a bit longer to change gear, there maybe other subtle changes but only discovered it this evening when I nipped out for a curry.

Nov 26th, 2011, 11:46	#6
birger Junior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2013 19:43 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South	My impression is that in addition to both selecting a lower gear as well as keeping each gear longer, is that the input from the pedal potensiometer is treated differerent so that the pedal is more sensitive. This does not make any difference during "floring", however. But he pedal feels more sensitive. Another impression of mine is that each gear shift is quicker and more firm, but i could be wrong.

Nov 26th, 2011, 22:02	#8
ThomasXC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2017 12:28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sussex	I was in a hurry and went to drop it down a gear on a bit of dual carriageway when I found it, I hadn't eaten the curry at this point!!

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