51stovi
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Message Posted: May 6, 2013 10:17:25 AM
I had one on my old Honda Accord. I used it rarely, but never had any problems.
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giwan
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Message Posted: May 6, 2013 9:12:01 AM
Not sure why you would think you would have trouble? The sports mode typically just changes the shift point. It still shifts the same just at a different time to aid in acceleration.
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eyegotgas2
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Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 7:17:54 AM
Had one in my first Honda but rarely used it
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MertieMan
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Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 5:15:53 AM
If it is built into the car and is used correctly it will not mess up anything.
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OilerFan
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Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 9:02:09 AM
I wouldn't worry about using different transmission modes. THe switch is made for doing that.
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canadajane
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Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 8:18:38 AM
I have had this in my last two cars, but rarely use it. I tend to forget about it.
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Dennis783
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Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 7:46:51 AM
I didn't use it much but never had a problem
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BigHorne1
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Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 1:12:59 AM
for trucks, it is used to keep your gears where you want them if you are pulling a trailer or a heavy incline.
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dekline
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 11:40:30 PM
Sports mode won't affect your transmission
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plasticguy
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 8:27:06 PM
No ... go use it
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skh150
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 3:00:38 PM
None. If its there, use it. Why do you think it would mess up your trans?
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sagnat
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 1:23:44 PM
Most likely the mode simply tells the computer which shift model to use as the computer is controlling the transmission. You won't hurt the transmission but you might hurt your fuel economy having fun in Sport Mode.
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gas_phil
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 1:57:46 AM
Both mine have it.
One is a manual sports mode. Push it into the S mode and it always shifts at higher RPM.
The other one is Adaptive Sports - always shifts high if we drive wild,... and later after some miles/minutes will relax and shift low when we drive in the relaxed mode.
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going up
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Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 8:30:16 AM
My vehicles don't have sports mode
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dontuknowOH
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Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 8:00:17 AM
Both of our econos have floor shift automatic mode sticks, one has a smaller engine with Sports mode plus Electric Paddle Shifters. There is a difference but I haven't put enough mileage on the Sports equipped one yet or to check it out proper.
Probably need one of those $300. stainless mufflers on the back before putting it thru the paces, Yea! A little Bling sound to go with the Paddle stuff ! .... Get a little drone sound going maybe....
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dgsteven
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Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:09:51 AM
no,
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PhilnTX
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Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 2:33:05 PM
Won't hurt a thing. Sport mode isn't like "D3". What it does is change the firmness of the shifts, raises the shift points to put the engine in higher HP ranges. It will also downshift quicker and keep the RPM's in a higher range.
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yesrod47
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Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 2:09:40 PM
Our Nissan Rogue has this feature,one difference i notice is more torque on takeoff if I use it, and less fuel economy, engine does have higher rpms in sport mode. It's there use itif you need too.
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HotRod10
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Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 1:08:48 PM
I'm not familiar with the sport mode, but if it's OE, then it shouldn't hurt the transmission to use it. As OceanArcher said, it just changes the shift points, so is the engine will likely run at a higher rpm to provide more horsepower (HP = torque x rpm). The difference in wear on the engine is negligible, but your mileage will probably decrease in sport mode.
As far as whether it will hurt the transmission, those type of features are always idiot-proof; Hyundai doesn't want to be doing warranty repairs because someone switched when they shouldn't have.
[Edited by: HotRod10 at 7/17/2012 1:09:48 PM EST]
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Retiredskier
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Message Posted: Jul 4, 2012 7:16:27 PM
Jeep Grand Cherokee has the terrain select feature. Usually it is in auto mode, but I recently tried sport mode. The drivers manual said it would drive like a rear wheel 2WD vehicle. I couldn't tell a lot of difference but it did seem to be not so stiff.
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blazingedge
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Message Posted: Jun 30, 2012 11:44:18 AM
It is just the newer way of saying D3 or D4.
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Dennis783
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Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:35:49 PM
never heard of it
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bustermoves
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Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 5:31:58 AM
personally i like the right foot thru the floor board mode
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kxy4fw
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Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 9:57:10 AM
I use economy rather than sports mode
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Seamus4513
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Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 8:50:37 AM
Use it all the time to great benefit in CT 200h
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IAMCANADIAN73
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 9:57:09 AM
No
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IAMCANADIAN73
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 9:56:49 AM
No
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IAMCANADIAN73
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 9:56:40 AM
No
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OceanArcher
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 8:50:07 AM
My station wagon has a NORM/PERF button next to the shift lever on the console. As I understand it, the switch controls some of the parameters of the transmission, along with the shifting pattern. Frankly, I don't use it
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PatAZ
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Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 8:02:35 PM
It's there for a reason, use it if you like.
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vikings80
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Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 9:55:47 AM
no
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