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Originally Posted by StanF18
Thanks a bunch for the first driving impressions. If you have a few moments, can you expand on the different NON-paddle driving mode choices??
Is it Drive, Sport, Drive-M, and Sport-M?
Also: Is the 'M' mode referring to throttle response, or does it refer to both increased throttle response and tightening of the suspension?
Thanks and congrats!  |
Hi, sure..I've only got 100 miles on her, but this is my perception thus far:
M mode is a button on the steering wheel changes the throttle response, opens the exhaust up, and can enable or disable DSC (dynamic stability control), the M-mode specific heads up display (if optioned), and EDC (electronic dampening control) 'shocks' via your setup in the iDrive control panel.
- In effect, DSC is the handling nanny - it allows you to drive the X more aggressively eg sliding, etc. Chevy calls it active handling.
- EDC is dampning control - normal or sport mode for your suspension.
Transmission options:
- Standard 'Drive' - just like the E53 - plodding along - comfort mode.
- Sport mode - like the E53, holds gears a bit longer based on your personal driving. Will upshift at redline.
- Manual mode - shift manually - won't upshift for you.
- Paddle - shift manually - won't upshift for you.
At least that's how I understand things
