What mode does everyone usually drive with?

F80Pilot · 02-20-2019, 02:38 PM

Just a quick question regarding what mode everyone drives with their F80/F82?

I usually put mine in sport plus, and I don't know if that cause damage to the engine.

Looking forward to hearing replies

Clark_Kent · 02-20-2019, 02:43 PM

M1: Sport+/Comfort/Sport/S3 MDM
M2: Sport+/Sport+/Sport/S3 MDM

Lol, no Sport+ won't damage the engine. Why would it?!

mrkmtchll · 02-20-2019, 03:11 PM

I didn't know there was a mode other than Sport+

aliiin · 02-20-2019, 03:22 PM

On cold start up, I usually baby the car in efficient/comfort/comfort or E/Sport/Sport. After the engine warms up and engine oil temperature is at operating temperature (5-10 minutes), I'll use sport+ in everything.

gabriel.psd · 02-20-2019, 03:50 PM

Sport Throttle, Comfort Steering.

deluxe 247 · 02-20-2019, 04:41 PM

They probably wouldn't of made the sport plus if it could damage the engine, feel free to run it.

aliiin · 02-20-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deluxe 247

They probably wouldn't of made the sport plus if it could damage the engine, feel free to run it.

A better question is does Sport+ cause more wear and tear on parts than efficient/comfort? Probably a negligible amount that is not enough to worry about?

Clark_Kent · 02-20-2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aliiin

A better question is does Sport+ cause more wear and tear on parts than efficient/comfort? Probably a negligible amount that is not enough to worry about?

Most will never keep the car long enough for this to come into question.

jmg · 02-20-2019, 04:55 PM

M1: Sport, Comfort, D1, TC ON, Standard HUD
M2: Sport +, Comfort, D3, MDM, M HUD

I spend most of my time in M2 unless it's heavy heavy traffic.

CigarPundit · 02-20-2019, 04:56 PM

In order of engine, steering, suspension, transmission;DSC:

M1: Sport; comfort; comfort; D2; MDM (Euro)
M2: Sport Plus, comfort; sport; S2 MDM (Euro)

I usually start off in M1, then M2 when the engine is warmed up. If I’m on a long freeway trip, or in stop and go traffic, I put the engine in efficient. It’s amazing how much more fuel efficient it is this way.

I almost always drive in sequential mode, but I like my transmission in “D2” for my M1 button because all I have to do to switch it to S2 is tap a paddle. I like it in S2 to start for my M2 button because all I have to do to put it in S3 is tap the transmission button once. I have found S3 to be a bit too aggressive for most driving.

I don’t think you can hurt anything regardless of what settings you choose.

jmg · 02-20-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarPundit

I almost always drive in sequential mode, but I like my transmission in “D2” for my M1 button because all I have to do to switch it to S2 is tap a paddle. I like it in S2 to start for my M2 button because all I have to do to put it in S3 is tap the transmission button once. I have found S3 to be a bit too aggressive for most driving.

I like this logic, I gotta incorporate it. You are right, S3 is way too aggressive for city driving, but I switch to manual anyway. Might as well start in D/S2.

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Originally Posted by CigarPundit

I don’t think you can hurt anything regardless of what settings you choose.

Except your fuel economy and tires

CigarPundit · 02-20-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Except your fuel economy and tires

Yeah, but I don’t mind; that’s why I bought this car.

deluxe 247 · 02-20-2019, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliiin

A better question is does Sport+ cause more wear and tear on parts than efficient/comfort? Probably a negligible amount that is not enough to worry about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

Except your fuel economy and tires

^

matty088 · 02-20-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

M1: Sport+/Comfort/Sport/S3 MDM
M2: Sport+/Sport+/Sport/S3 MDM

Lol, no Sport+ won't damage the engine. Why would it?!

What does “S3” mdm mean ?

jmg · 02-20-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by matty088

What does “S3” mdm mean ?

Sequential Level 3 - The DCT chooses a lower gear to start with (higher rpm). Shifting is manually done with the paddles.
MDM - M Dynamic Mode which allows for more slip before intervention. It's actually a very good system of limited traction control so you can get a little more sideways on the track than normal. It's also a bit more "unsafe" because of the massive torque these cars put out. "Driver intervention required."

matty088 · 02-20-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Sequential Level 3 - The DCT chooses a lower gear to start with (higher rpm). Shifting is manually done with the paddles.
MDM - M Dynamic Mode which allows for more slip before intervention. It's actually a very good system of limited traction control so you can get a little more sideways on the track than normal. It's also a bit more "unsafe" because of the massive torque these cars put out. "Driver intervention required."

Gotchya. Ty for explaining

scourgem3 · 02-20-2019, 07:38 PM

60-70% of the time, I'm on Efficient-Comfort-Comfort. Getting almost 22 mpg

jmg · 02-20-2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sc0urge24

60-70% of the time, I'm on Efficient-Comfort-Comfort. Getting almost 22 mpg

I'm getting 15.

F80Pilot · 02-21-2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

I'm getting 15.

I am getting 18 or 19 ish

M3hf80 · 02-22-2019, 06:39 PM

I have a 6MT and most of the time I'm driving in E/S/S or S/S/S.

Never drive in S+/S+/S+, I feel like S/S/S is good enough for 6MT.

erictrainer · 02-22-2019, 06:59 PM

6MT here... run sport all the time... can't stand the engine braking on sport plus. Only time I ever use sport plus is at the track.

Alpine_F82 · 02-22-2019, 07:07 PM

M1 Sport/Comfort/SportPlus/S1 With Traction
M2 SportPlus/SportPlus/SportPlus/S3 with No traction at all

Usually if I drive in manual mode in normal (M1) I have it in S2

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CigarPundit On the road to serfdom 1392 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 DCT, 2019 Raptor Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F80 M3 DCT [0.00]	In order of engine, steering, suspension, transmission;DSC: M1: Sport; comfort; comfort; D2; MDM (Euro) M2: Sport Plus, comfort; sport; S2 MDM (Euro) I usually start off in M1, then M2 when the engine is warmed up. If I’m on a long freeway trip, or in stop and go traffic, I put the engine in efficient. It’s amazing how much more fuel efficient it is this way. I almost always drive in sequential mode, but I like my transmission in “D2” for my M1 button because all I have to do to switch it to S2 is tap a paddle. I like it in S2 to start for my M2 button because all I have to do to put it in S3 is tap the transmission button once. I have found S3 to be a bit too aggressive for most driving. I don’t think you can hurt anything regardless of what settings you choose. __________________ "God bless our troops...Especially our snipers.”
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scourgem3 Second Lieutenant 954 Rep 253 Posts Drives: Imola Red F80 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	60-70% of the time, I'm on Efficient-Comfort-Comfort. Getting almost 22 mpg
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M3hf80 First Lieutenant 87 Rep 375 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I have a 6MT and most of the time I'm driving in E/S/S or S/S/S. Never drive in S+/S+/S+, I feel like S/S/S is good enough for 6MT.
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erictrainer Lieutenant 277 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 16 F80 6MT MG on SO Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (6)	6MT here... run sport all the time... can't stand the engine braking on sport plus. Only time I ever use sport plus is at the track.
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