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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Rab_m_2 on 09 April 2020, 13:25
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Hello!
First post but always on here having a read.
Does anyone know if there is a faster, less fiddley way to select sport mode? Press and hold something? Seems a bit crazy you need to look away from the road to cycle through the options and the odd occasion turn off the stop/start instead.
I drive in individual but when its time to have fun or quickly use a straight for an overtake, opportunity its away before you get to sport mode.
Acc - sport
Drive - Eco
Engine - comfort
Thanks
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DSG? Pull the lever back
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Manual, sorry
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You can either press the mode button once and choose from the touch screen or keep pressing it to cycle through the modes. Three quick presses would do it.
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Manual, sorry
Then how is sport mode going to help you overtake?
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Manual, sorry
Then how is sport mode going to help you overtake?
50 extra bhp in sport mode...
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Have to admit, its a pita for me.
The mode button is out of sight from my driving position so fumble around for it (muscle memory will probably come as use it more maybe?), then having to look to the screen isn't ideal.
Much prefer the rocker style on old m135 - forwards sports - middle comfort - back eco etc
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50 extra bhp in sport mode...
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Eh?. When was this introduced? To the best of my knowledge (2 Gti's and 2 R's), Sport mode changes the throttle response, stiffens the suspension and changes the steering response. but at no time does it increase the power available.
I stand to be corrected but I think you have misread something or someone has been telling you porkies.
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50 extra bhp in sport mode...
Eh?. When was this introduced? To the best of my knowledge (2 Gti's and 2 R's), Sport mode changes the throttle response, stiffens the suspension and changes the steering response. but at no time does it increase the power available.
I stand to be corrected but I think you have misread something or someone has been telling you porkies.
Whoosh
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Have to admit, its a pita for me.
The mode button is out of sight from my driving position so fumble around for it (muscle memory will probably come as use it more maybe?), then having to look to the screen isn't ideal.
Much prefer the rocker style on old m135 - forwards sports - middle comfort - back eco etc
You'll find it easy enough after a while - it's the top left button so you have a nice edge to feel for
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50 extra bhp in sport mode...
Eh?. When was this introduced? To the best of my knowledge (2 Gti's and 2 R's), Sport mode changes the throttle response, stiffens the suspension and changes the steering response. but at no time does it increase the power available.
I stand to be corrected but I think you have misread something or someone has been telling you porkies.
Whoosh
At times like this it is important to refer to the statement in the very bottom right corner of the forum.
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Have to admit, its a pita for me.
The mode button is out of sight from my driving position so fumble around for it (muscle memory will probably come as use it more maybe?), then having to look to the screen isn't ideal.
Much prefer the rocker style on old m135 - forwards sports - middle comfort - back eco etc
You'll find it easy enough after a while - it's the top left button so you have a nice edge to feel for
It's designed for LHD so it's close to the driver - no idea why an electronic button couldn't be moved for RHD markets :rolleyes:
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50 extra bhp in sport mode...
Eh?. When was this introduced? To the best of my knowledge (2 Gti's and 2 R's), Sport mode changes the throttle response, stiffens the suspension and changes the steering response. but at no time does it increase the power available.
I stand to be corrected but I think you have misread something or someone has been telling you porkies.
Whoosh
At times like this it is important to refer to the statement in the very bottom right corner of the forum.
:grin:
Takes the edge off when you have to write or say the word 'joking'... :smiley:
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Duh it’s a gti leave it in sport all the time if u want comfort buy a different car :grin:
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leave it in individual , all settings in race , suspension in comfort = ring mode
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So there is a button to take it out of 'SPORT' more additional weight I dont need :sad:
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I find eco mode horrible in my manual GTi. Literally feels like the boost has been halved. Don’t think it actually saves that much fuel from the times I’ve tried it. I’d maybe try the car in normal mode for drive.
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Thanks,
Eco mode makes it a day to day car, sport mode is when i want to go wild.
leave it in individual , all settings in race , suspension in comfort = ring mode
My GTI can't change suspension settings. Its a very nice balance between smooth and on rails though!
Took van and partners car A1 for a drive today. Audis been sat for 3 weeks and told me battery was draining. Once a week now.
Took the Golf out afterwards in sport mode the full time. Nice to drive the sluggish van and a good nippy quick A1 then get into the GTI to appreciate it. Don't feel the true performance as much as a day to day.
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I find eco mode horrible in my manual GTi. Literally feels like the boost has been halved. Don’t think it actually saves that much fuel from the times I’ve tried it. I’d maybe try the car in normal mode for drive.
This!
OP - why not enjoy your car day to day, presumably that's why you bought a GTI? That's why I've bought a second one, because every drive, no matter how short or how long, is fun, even commuting. I just can't understand your reasoning.
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This Hercules has quite a good Sport button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHOvoO-6nWQ
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This Hercules has quite a good Sport button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHOvoO-6nWQ
That reminds me of a time when I used to work at Heathrow when our carpark was adjacent to the end of one of the runways. It was a foggy morning and time for Concorde's departure. I could hear it coming but couldn't see it until it was right next to me. As it went past climbing, the roar and the glow of the afterburners was incredible!
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[/quote]That reminds me of a time when I used to work at Heathrow when our carpark was adjacent to the end of one of the runways. It was a foggy morning and time for Concorde's departure. I could hear it coming but couldn't see it until it was right next to me. As it went past climbing, the roar and the glow of the afterburners was incredible!
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Great memory of the wonderful Concorde to have.
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I find eco mode horrible in my manual GTi. Literally feels like the boost has been halved. Don’t think it actually saves that much fuel from the times I’ve tried it. I’d maybe try the car in normal mode for drive.
This!
OP - why not enjoy your car day to day, presumably that's why you bought a GTI? That's why I've bought a second one, because every drive, no matter how short or how long, is fun, even commuting. I just can't understand your reasoning.
If he's got a van then maybe needs that for work on a daily basis? Nothing wrong with having the GTI for fun but certainly would never use the eco mode if it was a weekend car!leave it in individual , all settings in race , suspension in comfort = ring mode
Normal GTI only has Sport, did the CSS have Race?