What mode do you normally drive in?

[Tim_]

We bought our Mustang just over a year a now, it’s a V8 auto, a 17MY in lightening blue. If I’m in the car then I’m mostly like with my other half and we split the driving. I very rarely get to put the gear box in sport and if I do I need to take over the shifting to stop the complaints. Once or twice I’ve managed to get into sport+ which I’ve found really brings the car alive. Last week we got a set of Michelin’s PS4S tyres fitted and after a week or two of convincing I got her to line lock the P Zeros into oblivion on the way got the tyre shop which resulted in some big grins. Today we went out the in the car purely for a drive, so did a big journey just for the fun of it, and as it’ll be quite a while before my better half gets to drive it again I decided to slowly encourage her to drop the roof, pop the gearbox into sport and eventually I put it into sport+ for her to try.

Normally, if I was to drive and popped it into that mode, I’d get told off but today resulted in a big grin, spirited driving and a ‘I think this is my favourite mode’. Lots of rolling of the eyes and ‘finally’ from me. I’m hoping I don’t get told off from now on. It seemed the Mustang got louder, more provactive and just generally become the car it was designed to be.

So, what’s everyone’s favourite mode?

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[CVCashmere]

Favorite mode? Sport!!

Mode forced to use because of $@#%@%&#^ traffic? Normal!!

 

[Redcruzer]

Mostly normal. But I bounce around between normal and sport a lot depending on traffic and certain grades in the mountains.

 

[trojannemo]

I drive on S+ on D since I have the smartTOP module to change to that setting automatically. Every once in a while I go to Track Mode and/or drive with the paddle shifters on S.

 

[Flare65]

Normal.

 

[Deleted member 35644]

I drop it in Sport when I get bogged down in stop & go....holds the lower gears longer so it isn't constantly shifting. Once I get freed up, I put it back in Normal.

 

[Johnnybee]

Generally I use sport in the early part of my commute (warming up along the arterial, getting on the highway, slugging through the slow spots) until things open up and then I slip it back to D for the enhanced fuel economy. I haven't really used the other modes yet, other than snow/wet during the crappy winter weather.

 

[Madtel4]

I have 8500 miles and most have been in Sport +. I have my mode set to sport and almost every time shift to S.
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[Bullitt78]

I find Sport mode with normal steering and D in the trans is best for normal driving. When I want to get the most out of the trans I drop it in S drive.

 

[lsiunsuex]

So long as there isn't snow - probably 50/50 sport / track. Always manual shift - I hate how normal and sport hold the gear so long.

 

[Smokey613]

Normal with the occasional Sport+

 

[Bullitt78]

So long as there isn't snow - probably 50/50 sport / track. Always manual shift - I hate how normal and sport hold the gear so long.

I’ve noticed this as well but I figured it’s because the power seems to really kick at the higher RPM’s. My other car is an Infiniti Q50 RS with a twin turbo and its the exact opposite. It will kick through three gears before you hit 30mph unless you’re on it. Very annoying so the Stang is a nice change imo.

 

[Horseplay]

Always sport

 

[Thatguy]

I drive on S+ on D since I have the smartTOP module to change to that setting automatically. Every once in a while I go to Track Mode and/or drive with the paddle shifters on S.

I didn't know about the SmartTOP module until I researched it after reading your reply. I think I'll be ordering one! Mainly so I don't have to manually put the car in S+ everytime I drive. The one touch down feature will be good too!

I usually drive in S+ or Track mode. I've found I give up about 3-5 MPG driving in S+. Also give up at least 2-3 MPG with the top down.

 

[freshjive]

I use snow / rain mode most of the time, shifts are smooth and subtle. It also doesn't do the rev hang like normal / sport / track

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