GTS 4.0 Drivers, Sport or Sport plus?
11-16-2021, 10:18 AM
#16
Pro
11-16-2021, 04:45 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
I use Sport+ all the time and soften the suspension with the console button as needed to deal with rough roads or RR track crossings. I strongly prefer the linear throttle response offered in Sport+ and Normal modes. I do not understand the need for non-linear throttle mapping. If you want more throttle just move your foot farther. Aggressive throttle mapping can get you in trouble when driving the car hard and using subtle throttle inputs to “steer”.
Normal mode is no good for most driving due to auto start/stop and cylinder deactivation but is probably the best mode for spirited driving and track if you must rev match manually. The throttle response is linear and you can set SPASM, PSE, etc. with the console buttons. I think many GTS 4.0 owners would appreciate the ability to deactivate rev matching with a console button. I personally like auto-blip but would like the option to do it manually from time to time and without having to fiddle around with a bunch of ***** and switches.
Individual mode is good but some of the settings are grouped. I’d like to see more granularity. I can’t find a setting that will give me linear throttle mapping AND the extra burbles and backfires of Sport mode.
This car needs a “mode” that makes it sound exactly like a 981 GTS….
Normal mode is no good for most driving due to auto start/stop and cylinder deactivation but is probably the best mode for spirited driving and track if you must rev match manually. The throttle response is linear and you can set SPASM, PSE, etc. with the console buttons. I think many GTS 4.0 owners would appreciate the ability to deactivate rev matching with a console button. I personally like auto-blip but would like the option to do it manually from time to time and without having to fiddle around with a bunch of ***** and switches.
Individual mode is good but some of the settings are grouped. I’d like to see more granularity. I can’t find a setting that will give me linear throttle mapping AND the extra burbles and backfires of Sport mode.
This car needs a “mode” that makes it sound exactly like a 981 GTS….
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11-16-2021, 11:02 PM
#18
Instructor
Great thread! One more question - what's going on with PSM (traction control, stability control, etc.), in normal, sport, and sport + driving modes? In sport +, is stability control greatly diminished or completely turned off? I can't seem to find the answer to this one, but want to be sure I understand it if I'm going to use it daily or on most drives. I’m assuming it’s always on, at least to some extent, regardless of drive mode unless I turn it off with the center console button?
As an aside, I also agree that the throttle mapping is too aggressive in sport. Therefore I prefer driving in sport +, so I can get the auto blip feature when I want it, but also like to dial the chassis back to normal.
As an aside, I also agree that the throttle mapping is too aggressive in sport. Therefore I prefer driving in sport +, so I can get the auto blip feature when I want it, but also like to dial the chassis back to normal.
Last edited by SwanSong; 11-16-2021 at 11:37 PM.
11-25-2021, 12:26 AM
#19
Do you have a MT or PDK? For me with the PDK Sport is the sweet spot. In Sport Plus the transmission holds the gear a bit too long and it seems to be suited to the track more. My preflight routine is Sport and off I go.
11-25-2021, 01:09 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
Great thread! One more question - what's going on with PSM (traction control, stability control, etc.), in normal, sport, and sport + driving modes? In sport +, is stability control greatly diminished or completely turned off? I can't seem to find the answer to this one, but want to be sure I understand it if I'm going to use it daily or on most drives. I’m assuming it’s always on, at least to some extent, regardless of drive mode unless I turn it off with the center console button?
As an aside, I also agree that the throttle mapping is too aggressive in sport. Therefore I prefer driving in sport +, so I can get the auto blip feature when I want it, but also like to dial the chassis back to normal.
As an aside, I also agree that the throttle mapping is too aggressive in sport. Therefore I prefer driving in sport +, so I can get the auto blip feature when I want it, but also like to dial the chassis back to normal.
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11-25-2021, 02:06 AM
#21
Weird, I get that it’s subjective/personal but I don’t find that at all with the sport throttle tuning. I think it’s perfect and prefer it to normal or sport + because I think it is the most natural/linear feeling. I really don’t share the view that full throttle is 50% travel. Mine is a manual as well.
It’s good there are different modes so it suits everyone’s specific tastes.
It’s good there are different modes so it suits everyone’s specific tastes.
11-25-2021, 09:12 AM
#22
I’ll program the Individual mode for comfort settings on the highway at some point. Right now, when I have the time to do that stuff I’d rather just get in and take a ride.
I do not like Auto/Start/Stop and have not and hope to never experience three-cylinder activation, so I only use the drive mode dial past Normal mode.
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04-18-2023, 04:21 PM
#23
New GTS
foothills of the Sierra Nevada mtns below lake Tahoe.. North , South , East , West there are some great driving opportunities for a car like this. I traded in my 2006 Cayman S for this
properly outfitted Cayman with 400 horse
So far my preflight checklist is the following Sport Plus - ON
Auto Start / Stop - OFF
Proximity Surround Sensors - OFF
I can't wait to put more miles on this awesome machine and get it on some road trips this summer
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