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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: AudiA8Quattro on 09 November 2019, 13:33
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Can anyone explain in simple terms what race mode does on the R?
It sounds great.
Thanks.
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The same as sport mode in the GTi - sharper throttle response, more noise, holds the gears for longer ( and so more aggressive shifts ).
Will also make subtle booms / pops when you lift off
It’s a lot louder than sport mode, is that the only real difference?
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It’s fake so can be turned off in individual mode.
For me, it sharpens the throttle response so you don’t have a dead inch at the top Which brings the car to life and the booms / pops and nice ( disclaimer ...if you like that sort of thing )
Wouldn’t you just put it in sport mode to do that?
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Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )
It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!
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I always understood the race mode opened the exhaust flap (more noise!!!) in the R over and above the sport mode.
Just to add there is no flap in the exhaust of the GTi/PP to open even when in sport mode
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I always understood the race mode opened the exhaust flap (more noise!!!) in the R over and above the sport mode.
Just to add there is no flap in the exhaust of the GTi/PP to open even when in sport mode
I think that’s what happens on the Audi RS models.
It would make sense.
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Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )
It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!
You're getting a little confused.
R Driving modes - Ind, Race, Normal and Eco (and Comfort if you have DCC).
Then you can flick the gearbox between D and S - which you can do in any of the above modes.
GTI doesn't have Race but has a Sport driving mode instead. Slightly confusing.
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Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )
It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!
You're getting a little confused.
R Driving modes - Ind, Race, Normal and Eco (and Comfort if you have DCC).
Then you can flick the gearbox between D and S - which you can do in any of the above modes.
GTI doesn't have Race but has a Sport driving mode instead. Slightly confusing.
Oh I see! I’ve not owned a Golf since 2005, so it’s a steep learning curve :grin: