GTS owners... difference between 'sports' abd 'vsc sports' button? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

UnLeasHer · 07-24-2012, 04:52 PM

any one notice much difference between the two buttons?

the sports button, when press has higher revs... and i can do this while driving and feel the difference right away.

the vsc sports button, i believe can only be activated when you are not moving? i know if u press it while driving the notification comes on, but there is no difference. i think i did see this in the owners manual.

what are your thoughts?

sticky · 07-24-2012, 05:19 PM

Haven't got my car yet but I remember reading:

- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Sports - limits the application of traction control to allow you to slide the car around more. Probably a safety feature not allowing it to be turned on while on the move.

- Sports - has faster and higher reving shifts in Drive mode (doesn't make a difference in Manual mode)

davey90 · 07-24-2012, 05:21 PM

I remember when using sports mode when test driving, i notice it holds the revs longer when you let go of the pedal.

also higher revs when when flooring it. =P

tibsy92 · 07-24-2012, 06:18 PM

Vsc lowers the limit of traction.
Sports loosens the gears and is good for twisty roads where constant gear changes are required, manual doesnt have this button.
Traction off.. well that's traction all off and activates when under 40km/h or stopped and held for 5+ seconds, that's where the fun starts

DanVIIIVI · 07-25-2012, 05:41 AM

Press the Traction button only, while stationary and it activates "Launch" mode which disables traction control until the vehicle reaches 40km/h, great for losing a little rubber on starts, it also stops the TCS from invading during a spirited launch.

Press the VSC button only and it will enter Sports mode, which lessens the impact of the TCS and Stability control systems allowing the driver a little more freedom when cornering. If you press and hold both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds then the entire safety net is switched off. Allowing total freedom to slide the vehicle.

The above is true only for Manual transmissions, i have not driven the Auto yet nor seen one, so don't know anything about the Sport mode and the way it interacts with the transmission.

Nezz · 07-26-2012, 03:22 AM

"Sport" is just transmission mode, nothing to do with traction control. VSC Sport button== Vehicle Stability Control. (Why do I get the urge to hide a supercharger clutch switch behind an AT's 'Sport' button in a manual..)

07-24-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
UnLeasHer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS & Mazda 3 SP23 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 112 Thanks: 53 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GTS owners... difference between 'sports' abd 'vsc sports' button? any one notice much difference between the two buttons? the sports button, when press has higher revs... and i can do this while driving and feel the difference right away. the vsc sports button, i believe can only be activated when you are not moving? i know if u press it while driving the notification comes on, but there is no difference. i think i did see this in the owners manual. what are your thoughts? __________________ My 3 <3's - husby, kitty and 86sy... depending on the road/ traffic conditions they may not be listed in order of preference.

07-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#3
davey90 Akina Speed Stars Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White 86 GTS Auto [CID- ***] Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 337 Thanked 187 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I remember when using sports mode when test driving, i notice it holds the revs longer when you let go of the pedal. also higher revs when when flooring it. =P __________________

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07-24-2012, 05:19 PM	#2
sticky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 86 GTS 6AT Location: Sydney Posts: 293 Thanks: 122 Thanked 69 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haven't got my car yet but I remember reading: - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Sports - limits the application of traction control to allow you to slide the car around more. Probably a safety feature not allowing it to be turned on while on the move. - Sports - has faster and higher reving shifts in Drive mode (doesn't make a difference in Manual mode)

07-25-2012, 05:41 AM	#5
DanVIIIVI Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86GTS 6M Location: Australia Posts: 194 Thanks: 51 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Press the Traction button only, while stationary and it activates "Launch" mode which disables traction control until the vehicle reaches 40km/h, great for losing a little rubber on starts, it also stops the TCS from invading during a spirited launch. Press the VSC button only and it will enter Sports mode, which lessens the impact of the TCS and Stability control systems allowing the driver a little more freedom when cornering. If you press and hold both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds then the entire safety net is switched off. Allowing total freedom to slide the vehicle. The above is true only for Manual transmissions, i have not driven the Auto yet nor seen one, so don't know anything about the Sport mode and the way it interacts with the transmission.

07-26-2012, 03:22 AM	#6
Nezz 86DESU Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS, S13, CB9 Location: Victoria Posts: 294 Thanks: 25 Thanked 69 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"Sport" is just transmission mode, nothing to do with traction control. VSC Sport button== Vehicle Stability Control. (Why do I get the urge to hide a supercharger clutch switch behind an AT's 'Sport' button in a manual..)

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