09-06-2011, 04:31 PM | #23 |
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People have said it's not possible to program the car to always stay in Sports or Sports+ mode after you shut down.
Is it possible to stay in default mode but adjust the suspension as desired and have that setting remain on all the time? I got this from another post. Great description of features, although it doesn't answer my question. ---------------------------------------- Sports Activity Package with Dynamic Handling Package If you get the SAP and the DHP together, you not only get aforementioned Dynamic Drive Control, but you also get Variable Sport Steering, which variably adjusts the steering ratio depending upon your speed (something I don't love but hey, it works damn near perfect). But wait, there's more! You also get the option to control the accuracy and responsiveness of your steering, brakes, and suspension in addition to the Performance Control engine settings. And you can decide whether you want Sport to change drivetrain settings, chassis settings, or both via iDrive. The names for this vary globally: Dynamic Damper Control, Variable Damper Control, Dynamic Chassis Control, Variable Chassis Control, Adaptive Damper Control, etc. Stay in Normal and your suspension will be characteristic of a very stiff, nimble Lexus. Ordering the DHP allows you to delete the sport suspension via the Normal mode. That's not a bad thing if the ground is insufferably rough. If you selected that Sport should change both chassis and drivetrain: the drivetrain settings will be the same as described above with the SAP but no DHP. But your chassis settings: your suspension stiffens and the car becomes more nimble almost like a 3-series wagon, the steering tightens for increased responsiveness, and your brakes stiffen but become more responsive as well. Going into Sport+ also offers the same drivetrain settings as described above, but you do not have the option to alter the Sport+ dynamic settings. |
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09-06-2011, 04:36 PM | #24 |
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No, normal mode is not programmable.
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09-06-2011, 06:16 PM | #25 |
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What is so difficult about pressing one button? You fire the truck up. You press the Sport button. Then you hit D and off you go. Do you need a team of Vestal Virgins to lick the Sport button into place for you?
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09-06-2011, 06:36 PM | #26 |
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Couldn't agree more
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09-06-2011, 06:43 PM | #27 |
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Sometimes it's not about difficulty, but about convenience. How hard was it to flush that toilet in that public urinal? Now it flushes by itself. Making things convenient for ourselves is one way civilization can measure progress. otherwise you would still be peeing on a tree.
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09-06-2011, 07:00 PM | #31 |
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Considering how many features we can customize, set & profile, not being able to save DHP options is dissapointing.
I also agree about the pee'ing thing. This summer on 2 occasions I saw people peeing on a major, extremely congested road (Rt. 1). They didn't use bushes, or go inside one of the thousand strip malls that line both sides of the road. They were pee'ing in the middle of the sidewalk in full view of hundreds of people. Nothing surprises me anymore. |
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09-06-2011, 07:27 PM | #33 |
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I really like the X3 but I am almost certain this car was aimed at the ladies for greater sales versus the "ultimate driving machine" philosophy. My proof: really soft steering (even in sport+ mode), cushy ride, non-traditional location for trunk latch and cruise control that mimics other american kid haulers, and the list goes on . . . On the updside - the sport seats are a huge improvement over my X5's and Z4's sport seats in overall comfort, the 8 speed transmission is awesome, and the motor is pretty sweet with good throttle response.
Maybe I should upgrade the springs - what is on the market??? |
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09-06-2011, 07:30 PM | #34 |
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wow - when I ordered my X3 in early April, when you went with the 19s you could only get the summer performance tires. they are really great and they look super cool with the low profile and heavily rounded shoulder (Bridgestones)
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Hmmmm, would there be a package for that?
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I actually have the Vestal Virgins help me pee out of the tree. And it's all possible through pre-programed settings and a remote controller called Lazy Boy. Just imagine that - how convenient!
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09-06-2011, 10:45 PM | #42 |
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you guys/gals crack me up. I love the X3 or would not have bought it and I test drove the 28i and 35i quite a bit before ordering the 35i. yes, tongue in cheek but mildly true about the soft steering compared to the X5 and Z4.
now, in response to the "my wife can out drive you . . ." bit above - probably, and who cares as I do not take myself that seriously and refuse to hang out with those that do. btw, my wife can out shoot and out drink you, plus she is way hotter than your girl |
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That's quite a schnitzer you have there, chilly. [that kind of statement could get you in trouble in my neighborhood, too] Motor on... |
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