I promise this isn't another "drive modes" thread, but...

[Tamadrummer88]

So tonight at work it was raining pretty heavily, leaving the roads soaked. Perfect opportunity to try out the drive modes, specifically snow/wet. It felt as if torque was really limited in 1st and 2nd gear, and boost wasn't building past 15psi (according to the gauge) anyone know what exactly happens in that particular mode? All this time I've just been driving in normal but when I have a free day and dry roads im trying the others.

Thanks.


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[kn7671]

You pretty much described what the mode does. I have a GT and noticed the same thing (except for the boost), with a major reduction in torque and throttle input. It interesting to drive around under mild throttle/acceleration and switch modes on the fly. If you flip from Snow/Wet to Sport+ during light acceleration, the throttle will pick up like you moved your foot, so it's clear the modes varies the % of throttle input to pedal input.

The owners manual description for Snow/Wet is absolutely ridiculous, below:

"Snow/Wet - Provides a confident
handling driving experience during poor
weather. This mode provides an
confident drive experience and a direct
connection to the road without
sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from your vehicle."

 

[martin]

Does the car have to be stationary to change the drive mode or can I change while I am driving? Same question for the steering change

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Does the car have to be stationary to change the drive mode or can I change while I am driving? Same question for the steering change

It can be changed on the fly for both the steering and drive modes. I do it all the time to notice the differences.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

You pretty much described what the mode does. I have a GT and noticed the same thing (except for the boost), with a major reduction in torque and throttle input. It interesting to drive around under mild throttle/acceleration and switch modes on the fly. If you flip from Snow/Wet to Sport+ during light acceleration, the throttle will pick up like you moved your foot, so it's clear the modes varies the % of throttle input to pedal input.

The owners manual description for Snow/Wet is absolutely ridiculous, below:

"Snow/Wet - Provides a confident
handling driving experience during poor
weather. This mode provides an
confident drive experience and a direct
connection to the road without
sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from your vehicle."

Thats exactly what i felt. I have some time off on friday, ill fiddle around with the drive modes to get a feel of what they're all like.

 

[SVTFreak]

The modes also change the stability and traction nanny settings. In sport, it gives more leeway and on snow it'll step in much earlier.

 

[Stark]

Also have a play with mixing up the settings....i.e. don't just stick with normal mode and normal steering, instead try normal steering with sport mode for example

 

[DB23]

I tried snow mode a few days ago in a couple inches of snow/slush and it does deaden the throttle response along with cranking up traction control. I was thinking it would be gimmicky but in fact it made the car feel more planted and stable during neighborhood driving and even moderate highway speeds.

I enjoy switching into sport/sport+ from normal on the fly - the change in throttle response in such that the car seems to leap forward without even putting the pedal down more, cool stuff.

 

[jrowlings]

Also have a play with mixing up the settings....i.e. don't just stick with normal mode and normal steering, instead try normal steering with sport mode for example

This is my standard setting combo for street and local driving. Love it. For long distance freeway, I'd probably put steering back to normal... but otherwise always in sport.

 

[Endokendal]

I tried snow mode a few days ago in a couple inches of snow/slush and it does deaden the throttle response along with cranking up traction control. I was thinking it would be gimmicky but in fact it made the car feel more planted and stable during neighborhood driving and even moderate highway speeds.

I enjoy switching into sport/sport+ from normal on the fly - the change in throttle response in such that the car seems to leap forward without even putting the pedal down more, cool stuff.

Me2. All the sudden I feel like I'm at LeMans, especially with the revving down shifts on the AT. Very cool and spices up the commute even more.

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