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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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comfort-normal-sport buttons

ok, normally i use the comfort button, because if i drive a bit "spiritedly" it changes to sport automaticaly.
but today i thought id press the sport button and change the settings all day.......OMG, what a nightmare, my fillings nearly came out, admittidly it handled better, but the ride was way too harsh for normal driving.
what do you lot think?
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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i drive comfort all the time. When I am having real fun, it goes on sport. I do not think it is too harsh. Have you driven that same road in another car and it felt fine?
 
Old Jul 14, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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select sport and drive around the town/local roads all day....i found it way to firm for everyday driving (i must be getting old )
 
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Same here - Sport is too firm for normal driving and I really like a firm ride. 22's don't help...
 
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Drive at comfort all the time, esp. when family in the car.

Drive with sport button sometimes or during Porsche events. Yes, suspension a bit harder but no where near the sport setting of a 911.
 
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I drive sport/sport all the time in my CTTS - love it
 
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i tend to drive sport sport most of the time - the machine bounces a bit but i don't find it harsh
 
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I use Sport on-road and Comfort off-road. Never thought Sport was harsh, just tight.

But then again, I have a C4S as my counter-point.

 
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I usually ride one step lower than normal level, and on normal suspension.
 
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I like to use Sport Mode on the Comfort Setting at the Low Level in my GTS. To me, this is the best combination for good acceleration, nice exhaust sound, and a lower stance for looks and handling.
 
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I like to use Sport Mode on the Comfort Setting at the Low Level in my GTS. To me, this is the best combination for good acceleration, nice exhaust sound, and a lower stance for looks and handling.
mine is always on lower i agree- looks so good - blows away the looks of my 08 turbo imo
 

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I have mine on comfort when the family is in there and normal when it's mainly just me. I prefer the normal height so I can see "better". If I'm hitting a few curves or that the track then I'll lower it. I think I've only used the sport setting at the dragstrip.
 
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i use low level with comfort setting in sport mode and psm off everyday.
 
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Ride quality is very subjective and depends on which other cars you (have) own(ed) and the roads in your area. I drive around in sport/sport all the time and don't find it harsh, but our roads in this area are generally pretty smooth.
 
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Ride quality is very subjective and depends on which other cars you (have) own(ed) and the roads in your area. I drive around in sport/sport all the time and don't find it harsh, but our roads in this area are generally pretty smooth.
you are obviously correct Wayne, about the differences in the blacktop
but i was more refering to the differences between the 3 settings (on the same roads for all three)
i found sport way to harsh and "choppy"
i understand its for a "spirited" ride, but for normal daily driving i found it very uncomfortable...wheres comfort (i suppose its all in the name )
was....wait for it...very comfortable, so to sum it up, it does what it says on the tin.

what then is a "normal" ride
 


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