Driving modes question.

[Yusee]

Exactly the same as in a DSG car. Makes the pedal more responsive

[madstaff]

So are we saying my manual CS with DCC when in individual mode with throttle set to sport it still defaults the throttle to normal after cycling the ignition??

I can't believe that's what happens?? I'm sure throttle always says "sport" in settings and has done ever since I set individual mode up.

[sjw]

So are we saying my manual CS with DCC when in individual mode with throttle set to sport it still defaults the throttle to normal after cycling the ignition??

I can't believe that's what happens?? I'm sure throttle always says "sport" in settings and has done ever since I set individual mode up.

No, we're not saying the settings in the Individual mode are changed. We are saying that despite what they say they're set to, they might not actually be _applied_ unless you switch to and from the mode.

I'd need to check the settings in my DSG car, but the setting I'm talking about in particular is "engine", which affects the shift points. This is obviously not relevant in a manual car.

[madstaff]

We are saying that despite what they say they're set to, they might not actually be _applied_ unless you switch to and from the mode.

Thats what i thought. Will have to try when i next go out.

[Yusee]

I'd need to check the settings in my DSG car, but the setting I'm talking about in particular is "engine", which affects the shift points. This is obviously not relevant in a manual car.

I think this is a DSG thing. The owners handbook- which I quoted above- refers to change in settings of “ engine or DSG box” to “normal” when ignition switched off. No mention of “ throttle “.

[sjw]

I'd need to check the settings in my DSG car, but the setting I'm talking about in particular is "engine", which affects the shift points. This is obviously not relevant in a manual car.

I think this is a DSG thing. The owners handbook- which I quoted above- refers to change in settings of “ engine or DSG box” to “normal” when ignition switched off. No mention of “ throttle “.

I think the issue is the loose use of the word "throttle" - I know I'm guilty of it. I'd wager that everyone using the word "throttle" in the scope of this "issue" actually means the shift change points.

[LSBristol]

I'm not referring to DSG. When I say throttle I mean the responsiveness of the pedal. In a manual car. It reverts to be less responsive after cycling the ignition, despite staying in sport (or individual). It then becomes more responsive if you change to a different mode and back again.

I'm going to stop replying to this now, I can't even remember what this thread was about 

[Yusee]

It’s been a great thread, stimulating thought and discussion.

Quite a few of us have pushed the “ mode” button for the first time in years!

And it has helped answer the question “ driving modes- what are they good for?” Absolutely nothing!

[symonh2000]

I'm not referring to DSG. When I say throttle I mean the responsiveness of the pedal. In a manual car. It reverts to be less responsive after cycling the ignition, despite staying in sport (or individual). It then becomes more responsive if you change to a different mode and back again.

I'm going to stop replying to this now, I can't even remember what this thread was about 

I tried changing modes this morning, mid drive on the way to work.

Car started in sport, switched to normal then back to sport.

I don't agree that the throttle mapping goes back to normal after the engine has been turned off. Switching from sport to normal made a difference in the the throttle felt slightly duller, and switching back to sport made the car the same as previously.

It is a manual by the way.

[Yusee]

I considered keeping my head down on this, because I risk sounding like a total ar5e, but I feel I ought to set the record straight-

Having pushed the “ mode” button more times in a week than I have in 4 years, I do now agree with @LSBristol that the “drive “ ( throttle map) starts in normal until another mode re- selected.

I had set it up soon after buying the car then forgotten about it.

Have to say, I don’t find “ normal” drive bad, particularly for urban driving.

Apologies if I misled anyone.