Sport mode

So today I switched my F30 to sport mode. I was waiting like a good boy and not doing it before the break in period was up. I know that is not required I just knew my own limits. It was a good thing I did wait because I tell you it is a new car when you do that. I thought it was fun to drive before but man this was awesome.

Anyone else out there feel like this?

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Agreed. It's much more awesome.

It's like having two different engines in one car.

Agreed! The throttle response is night and day and the way the transmission holds a gear higher into the rev range is nice (never get tired of that sound either!).

Originally Posted by LousyShot

Agreed! The throttle response is night and day and the way the transmission holds a gear higher into the rev range is nice (never get tired of that sound either!).

It turns the 328i into a rocket. Just tap the gas and WHOOOOSH you go.

BJ

Sport plus turns my black on black on black 2012 335i into a rocketship

Very much doubt I would ever use the Eco mode. Comfort, maybe maybe not. Now here is a question for you BJ. since you installed the last mode software does your car keep the last setting or it defaults back to comfort? The ASS to me its not a big deal, I can click a button and disable it when I start the car. But man if it can remember the last suspension setting that would be reason to do it ASAP.

Originally Posted by windsor027

Very much doubt I would ever use the Eco mode. Comfort, maybe maybe not. Now here is a question for you BJ. since you installed the last mode software does your car keep the last setting or it defaults back to comfort? The ASS to me its not a big deal, I can click a button and disable it when I start the car. But man if it can remember the last suspension setting that would be reason to do it ASAP.

The recode remembers last ASS position only. If you want to be in Sport 24/7, you need to tap the Sport rocker switch every time you start the engine.

Many of us got the ASS recode because it meant that hitting the Sport rocker was the only thing to remember to do before driving off. Without it, you need to hit ASS off and Sport on which is double the inconvenience. Sounds trivial, but it adds up especially if you take numerous short trips each day.

Keep in mind that Comfort is also the anti-nausea mode. Sport gives you rocket-like blasting power which can make wife/kids seasick, especially in traffic. Makes the accelerator a hair-trigger, takes no effort to launch. A great feature when driving solo, with passengers, different story.

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

The recode remembers last ASS position only. If you want to be in Sport 24/7, you need to tap the Sport rocker switch every time you start the engine.

Many of us got the ASS recode because it meant that hitting the Sport rocker was the only thing to remember to do before driving off. Without it, you need to hit ASS off and Sport on which is double the inconvenience. Sounds trivial, but it adds up especially if you take numerous short trips each day.

Keep in mind that Comfort is also the anti-nausea mode. Sport gives you rocket-like blasting power which can make wife/kids seasick, especially in traffic. Makes the accelerator a hair-trigger, takes no effort to launch. A great feature when driving solo, with passengers, different story.

BJ

sounds good to me. Another reason why I love the manual transmission, you can shift when you want.

Unlike you wife, mine loves cars and I have to remind her when we get this ride she needs to take it easy. Hell she is as excited as I am to have a manual car again. She already knows about the different settings, her first comment is why do they have an eco setting on a 335i.

Damn too bad about not remembering the last setting. I think this is a mistake BMW is making, they should have it part of the drivers profile, like seat and mirror settings.

Originally Posted by Pault335i

So today I switched my F30 to sport mode. I was waiting like a good boy and not doing it before the break in period was up. I know that is not required I just knew my own limits. It was a good thing I did wait because I tell you it is a new car when you do that. I thought it was fun to drive before but man this was awesome.

Anyone else out there feel like this?

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LOL!

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Like I have said, I have a bad feeling that plenty of people are test driving these cars with them only being driven in COMFORT.

Why would you have a "bad feeling" about that? BMW might very well have targeted their typical buyers with comfort mode.

Originally Posted by mdsbuc

lol!

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+1

Originally Posted by Jamesonsviggen

Like I have said, I have a bad feeling that plenty of people are test driving these cars with them only being driven in COMFORT.

I did 2 test drives (with different CA's), and they both emphasized the ECO/Comfort/Sport modes and had us switch between them in different driving conditions.

I can't see a CA's not going over this feature during a test drive. I don't think people who test drive BMW's are looking for just a cushy ride.

Originally Posted by FrogmanF30

I did 2 test drives (with different CA's), and they both emphasized the ECO/Comfort/Sport modes and had us switch between them in different driving conditions.

I can't see a CA's not going over this feature during a test drive. I don't think people who test drive BMW's are looking for just a cushy ride.

Majority of bmw drivers i see are soccer moms. At least thats what it looks like in miami, ft.lauderdale and palm beach

Originally Posted by Jamesonsviggen

Like I have said, I have a bad feeling that plenty of people are test driving these cars with them only being driven in COMFORT.

Originally Posted by voip-ninja

Why would you have a "bad feeling" about that? BMW might very well have targeted their typical buyers with comfort mode.

Last time I checked, less than 10% of all 3 Series sold have MT or any sport package.

If you study the marketing of the F30 you see that BMW is trying to accentuate "Luxury" and "Comfort" and "Eco(nomy)". The potential assumption being that BMW can take the enthusiasts for granted, they'll configure a sporty model per usual, but it's the high-end luxury car audience that needs work.

The E90 was not luxurious and not comfortable, those coming off leases will look at Audi, Mercedes, and Lexus because of the E90's spartan cabins and harsh suspensions. "Comfort" and "Luxury" are quite important methinks.

BJ

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Majority of bmw drivers i see are soccer moms. At least thats what it looks like in miami, ft.lauderdale and palm beach

Numbers are approximations based on past analysis:

The average BMW driver is 47 years old, is 50% female, is 60% likely to be leasing, is 90% using auto transmissions, is 90% not choosing sport options, is 80% buying off the lot.

Paints a very different picture than the typical Bimmerfester.

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Numbers are approximations based on past analysis:

The average BMW driver is 47 years old, is 50% female, is 60% likely to be leasing, is 90% using auto transmissions, is 90% not choosing sport options, is 80% buying off the lot.

Paints a very different picture than the typical Bimmerfester.

BJ

yea but the question is how many of the 50% of female BMW drivers look like her...

Originally Posted by windsor027

yea but the question is how many of the 50% of female BMW drivers look like her...

Definitely.

BJ

wtf was that old lady in the convertible thinking not getting ZHP

Originally Posted by justinnum1

wtf was that old lady in the convertible thinking not getting ZHP

"Old lady"?

I think you meant to say "core customer".

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Definitely.

BJ

you really know how to take the wind out of sails BJ.....

Originally Posted by windsor027

you really know how to take the wind out of sails BJ.....

Better?

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Better?

BJ

Lets just say I dropped the keyboard, mouse and chocked on my apple all at the same time.

Notice....manual or so called stick.