I just picked up my S type about a week and a half ago so I'm interested too if it makes a difference using manual J shifting or driving in D all the time.

I am going to start using S mode all the time now - great thread! (once spring hits mind you - sigh)

Rob

 

Hey guys I know this is an old thread but quick question:

Does driving in Sport mode increase throttle response? I didn't think that it could do that.
And also, does using the J-Gate damage anything or wear anything out faster? (Not planning on shifting higher, just thinking it would be a bit more fun!)

 

I use sport mode all the time it simply holds each gear a little longer before shifting. I occasionally use the J gate in traffic to down shift to slow with out using brakes. Some times I'll downshift to 4th, 3rd and 2nd coming up to a traffic light, I like to hear the Mina exhaust growl a little bit. Using the J gate won't cause you any problems as long as you don't abuse it.
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If I have to read another thread about shifting with the J Gate, transmission sport mode or gearbox fault codes I think I'm gonna hurl.

 

Well I guess you'd better step outside so you don't make a mess in your house. Because I believe that newer members deserve an answer to their questions even if the subject is an older one, so they don't think they are being ignored.

 

I'm always in S mode.

Love the higher revs. More thrills and fun.. and gas

 

I don't because when I do, there's this weird thing my car does when coming to a stop. When I coast to a stop, like letting go of the gas without pressing the brakes, and get to about 10-15 mph, it feels as if the car lurches forward. Almost as if I was stepping on the brakes suddenly. Only does this in S mode, so I avoid driving in it.

 

I haven't noticed any difference in sport mode...

 

S mode is always on for me, no adverse effects

itching to taste AWD in snow this coming winter though

 

You won't notice anything... ;-)
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I also found that driving in Sport mode does offer me better gas mileage. Manual states that Sport mode is disabled during certain driving behaviors like during cruise control use. The sound is better too

Has anyone had isues with rough shifting in sport mode though? Like a pause and clunk from a dead stop? I had the tranny checked and the transfer case is brand New at 65K. Tran case blew at 65 and that's an all or nothing deal, sealed unit replacement only. Glad she's certified

 

I wondered what that little S met.

 

i have been driving in S mode for the past two days, there is definetly a difference. the car sounds different, i would say smoother.

 

I leave my auto in sport mode at all times, it drives more like a "normal" car to me that way. If I am gentle on the gas, it shifts like it would in normal mode. If I get on it, it is much quicker to increase the revs for me than it would in normal mode.

Plus I hate hitting top gear at 40 MPH in normal mode, it then dogs to get up to 65 unless I force a downshift. I used to leave it in "4" until I got up to 50 MPH, but is easier to set it to sport and forget it.