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Originally Posted by Ocala FR-S
We should feel it. I found this same quote in a couple different reviews that seemed authoritative enough. "...a Sport Mode that quickens shift times and throttle response as well as shifting at higher rpm."
The owners manual in describing sport mode states "lower gears are used and gears change at a higher engine speed." It also states the obvious that sport mode controls are not carried out while in manual mode. No mention of quicker shifts and throttle response. But, the owners manual glosses over a lot of details.
I can't find anything that says whether or not the quicker shift times and throttle response of sport mode are also utilized in manual mode. Without yet having tried to discern this for myself, I would guess that manual mode works in one way without regard as to whether it is activated from normal mode or sport mode, and that manual mode would always take advantage of the quicker shift times and throttle response.
I suppose the shift response in manual mode could change depending on whether sport mode is on or off. Or maybe it only makes a difference while in temporary manual mode. I rather doubt all that.
I'll have to wait a week to compare the different modes so as not to disrupt my religious vow to drive only in manual mode all week.
Has anybody found documentation or had a clear experience to determine if manual shift mode utilizes the quicker shift times and throttle response of sport mode?
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In sport mode the faster shifts aren't just perceived. I believe As in manual mode the torque converter stays locked when possible, so the sshifts are tighter and quicker
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