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[sounds2k]

hmmm ... I thought that the auto box defaults to starting in 2nd gear with sport mode off, but 1st when it's on? It certainly seems to make a difference, even when you're pedal to the metal - yes it does twig that you're caning it ... but that thinking time adds vital seconds to the quick getaway  

[Markjay]

I'm no expert (in spite of the title on the left-hand side...), I think that the Sports mode simply changes gears at higher engine revs, but if you nail down the pedal then the box seems to change anyway at the rev-limiter so I don't see how the Sports mode could make a difference under these circumstances...

Don't know about Sports mode starting in 2nd, does not seem sensible to me that it would do this, because you would have less acceleration when starting in 2nd than in 1st....

[sounds2k]

I don't know that it does start in 2nd for certain - but I do know that it feels significantly faster when starting off in sport mode than not. Perhaps the idea of starting in 2nd makes it more economical?

I guess the only way to be sure would be to do 2 runs at Santa Pod - one with sport mode on, one without - there's a task for ya  

[TheBoy]

My MV6 is equally quick from standing start in Normal mode or Sports mode. Its a 1998 model.

Sports tends to hold gears longer when not in full kickdown, and also change down earlier.  From a slow running start, Sports is much quicker as it has already picked a lower gear that in normal...

[kjon51]

...Does anyone know if the quoted 0-62 times are using the sports button or standard?..

I don't think that matters, the 0-60 sprint is done with the right foot all the way down and I think that the autobox will change at the rev limiter anyway, the Sports mode will only affect driving if the pedal is not down to the nail.

What are you talking about? The sport mode makes the change up at higher revs, or put another way - hang on to the lower gear longer - in this example '0 - 60/62 sprint' we're only talking one change; 1st to 2nd so IMHO it makes a hell of a difference!

ATB
John

[Markjay]

Donnow... when I put my foot down from standstill, the gear seems to go up to the rev limiter and only then change, regardless on whether I'm in Sports mode or not... So I don't really see how Sports mode can make a difference when the pedal is in kickdown anyway. Maybe someone knows how this actually works...

[Markjay]

Kjon51, don't let me pull rank on you, I'm only an Omega Expert because I posted a lot, nothing to do with what I actually know about the beast...  

[TheBoy]

Donnow... when I put my foot down from standstill, the gear seems to go up to the rev limiter and only then change, regardless on whether I'm in Sports mode or not... So I don't really see how Sports mode can make a difference when the pedal is in kickdown anyway. Maybe someone knows how this actually works...

Correct operation! Sports will be no quicker in a 0-62 dash. It will be quicker around the lanes etc due to keeping engine at higher revs...

[CaptainZok]

Can you alter the change points with a Tech2?

[TheBoy]

Can you alter the change points with a Tech2?

Can't really do jack shit with it at present  

To modify the change points would be a new firmware for it, and they ain't flashable....  ... so no...

[Markjay]

Can you alter the change points with a Tech2?

Can't really do jack shit with it at present  

To modify the change points would be a new firmware for it, and they ain't flashable....  ... so no...

Not flashable on the 2.5/3.0, but on the 2.6/3.2...  

[CaptainZok]

Can you alter the change points with a Tech2?

Can't really do jack shit with it at present  

To modify the change points would be a new firmware for it, and they ain't flashable....  ... so no...

Yeah just readin your other posts, what a bugger.

[TheBoy]

Not flashable on the 2.5/3.0, but on the 2.6/3.2...  

Inc gearbox?

[sounds2k]

I was told recently that plod models were different (perhaps only when they were in service?) - sounded like they defaulted to having sport mode on instead of off ... ??

[TheBoy]

I was told recently that plod models were different (perhaps only when they were in service?) - sounded like they defaulted to having sport mode on instead of off ... ??

majority of plods are manual for obvious reasons...