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David
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 01:16 pm: | 
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What modes do you folks use for your different driving needs? Why is it not recommended to use Sport Mode with cruise control?
Cheers,
David |
Greg Davis
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 01:30 pm: |
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David, I keep mine in Sport mode, and have never heard of not using cruise in that mode. I've never had any problems with cruise set while in sport. Enlighten me.  |
Carlt
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 01:36 pm: |
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I usually leave it in normal mode. I've used both with the CC and see no problems. I do think my cruise control "hunts" a bit, ie doesn't keep the truck as smooth and constant as other vehicles...
Carl |
Carl E. Cedeholm (Cederholm)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 01:58 pm: |
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Sport mode in the city (so I can blast by the cabs,
Normal on the highway (very little blasting there).
Carl
99 DII |
Steve Vines (Stevedsii)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:05 pm: |
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I keep my Disco in Sport Mode all the time. I absolutely hate the shift points in "Normal" mode. For my taste, it shifts much too soon in Normal mode. Sport mode seems to shift more like the transmissions I'm used to.
I can't comment on the cruise control. I don't really use it that often.
Manual mode still baffles me. I'm not sure what it is supposed to do? I've read the section in the owners manual and watched the owners video and I still don't get it!
Steve |
Greg French
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:11 pm: |
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I am one of the lucky few who can keep it in "5-Speed" mode! |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:11 pm: |
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David,
That's a great question. I have never used either Sport or Manual Mode on my DII. The owners manual makes mention to increased gas consumption, therefore I never have gone there.
Greg,
Just out of curiosity, why do you keep yours in Sport Mode?
Paul |
Alyssa
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:12 pm: |
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Sport mode changes the way the vehicle accelerates by holding the transmission in gear longer. It causes increased gas consumption. There really isn't any point in having Sport mode engaged while you are in cruise control because you aren't accelerating while you are using cruise... you are staying at a constant speed. |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:20 pm: |
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Alyssa,
What is the benefit of these modes?
Paul |
alyssa
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:25 pm: |
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Sport mode allows you to accelerate more quickly. It is useful for zipping in front of someone at a stoplight if you need to get over a lane, or for merging onto a particularly treacherous stretch of interstate. It's also nice if you're in a particularly aggressive driving mood. All of these things come at a cost, though. You will spend more on gas if you leave your vehicle in sport mode.
Normal mode's main benefit is lower fuel consumption. It will reach the same top speed as in sport mode, but it will take longer to get there. |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:36 pm: |
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Steve,
Manual mode is really pretty simple and very useful. It only works when in low. Basically, choose a gear (say 3rd), click on manual mode, then press the gas. The truck will start out in 1st, then very quickly shift directly to 3rd (skipping second). It will then never kickdown (downshift) unless you stop or a stall is imminent. |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:42 pm: |
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Thanks Alyssa.
Tell Ron I am going to need some Binnacle switches for some Hella 4K's.
Paul |
Greg Davis
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 02:47 pm: |
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Paul, I use "Sport" because with my tires (33"), the trans will shift too soon, and the engine is then "lugging". To me the driveability is improved in Sport with my larger tires. In sport mode, the shift points are held a little longer, making up for my larger tires. Be advised, no matter what tires, there is not really ANY mode that will make it a sport.
As far as fuel goes, I've actually checked it both ways, and I tend to get a little better in sport. Probably because the engine is not lugging around in third gear at 20 mph. Granted, it's not a huge difference, but my experience has shown that I get at least the same in sport. Again, it's probably all related to my oversized tires. |
Steve Vines (Stevedsii)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 04:28 pm: |
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Michael,
Thanks for the info on Manual mode. I'll have to give it a try next time I'm offroad just to see what it's like.
Now that I understand how it works, could someone provide some insight into when it would be useful to use. I've got to admit that I'm not sure what to use it for.
Steve |
Greg Bright
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 04:29 pm: |
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There really isn't any point in having Sport mode engaged while you are in cruise control because you aren't accelerating while you are using cruise... you are staying at a constant speed.
Alyssa,
This is not correct. If you have cruise control on while in sport mode, when you are going up a hill, the sport mode responds the same way it normally does and downshifts faster and more aggressively than in normal mode. If you live in a hilly area, this is excellent because you don't drop down in speed as much before the transmission downshifts. But, it does consume more fuel doing this. Although, not really any noticeable difference in gas mileage. (Suck ass gas mileage is well, suck ass mileage
Greg Bright |
Milan
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 04:50 pm: |
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Once cruising, I don't think there will be any difference. The difference only occurs when shifting gears. So I don't see why CC should not be engaged in sport mode. I think D2's should only come with sport mode as then it finally feels like a normal vehicle with an egine in it. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 07:50 pm: |
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sport mode avalible only on dico 2 right? |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 07:50 pm: |
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sport mode avalible only on dsico 2 right? |
Milan
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 08:21 pm: |
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Yup. DII only.
Actually, I have sport mode on my D1. But I have to shift it manually. Not that I mind. |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 05:58 am: |
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one more try anon...... |
Rich J
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 08:42 am: |
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It does state in the LR manual not to use Sport Mode with CC. There must be a reason other than just fuel consumption.
Rich J |
Milan
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 10:04 am: |
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I believe it but I can't think of one. Other than mabe the torque converter does not lock up in sport mode, although that does not make sense either. |
pwp
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 12:19 pm: |
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Gas consumption........hold on here i always leave mine in sport mode while driving around town because I get BETTER gas milage than when it is in normal mode. Like anything there is a curve where rpm/fuel comsumption realative to speed is at it's optimum, when in normal mode the shifting points are simply too low
requiring the motor to work too hard. If your driving your disco and flooring the pedal from every red light you come accross your wasting fuel regardless of what mode you are in.
Peter |
pwp
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 12:32 pm: |
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Steve
Manual mode is for low range only, when in low range and set in manual mode your transmission will stay in the selected gear no matter what speed you are traveling. For instance if you where in low range and completely stopped on a very slippery surface, you could set your truck to manual mode, put your gear selector into 3, and then start driving in 3rd to avoid too much torque at the wheels. Which ever gear you select it will not shift above or below the selected gear. In normal mode if you had your selector set to 3 your truck would still start in first, then shift into 2nd then 3rd but never shift passed the selected gear.
Peter |
Steve Vines (Stevedsii)
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 02:18 pm: |
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Peter,
Thanks for the info. I'll check it out next time I'm offroad.
Steve |
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